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Welcome to my Travel Photography Blog! Catch up with site news, travel diaries, upcoming plans, gear reviews and other featured items. Read stories of my journeys and adventures around the world, in search of lost treasures.
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Introducing My New Limited Edition Photography Zine – Obsidian’s Obscura
Obsidian's Obscura photography zine presents selected photos in a curated and cohesive way, alongside my own personal stories and commentary.
Germany Road Trip 2023 – The Sort-of Bowling Alley Tour
A short but exciting trip to Germany to visit a very beautiful, and special lost place. One I have dreamed of photographing for so long!
Halloween Special – Wolfman (35mm film) Review & Photos
Wolfman is an ISO 100 black and white film that feels aesthetically reminiscent of 16mm cinematic film. Perfect for a Halloween photo shoot!
Kentmere Pan 100 (35mm film) Review & Photos
Kentmere Pan 100 is a medium-speed, ISO 100 black-and-white film recognised for its low cost and high image quality for the price tag.
South France Road Trip 2023 – The Thermal Spa Tour
Visiting the south of France during an August heatwave, to visit some hot locations? Count me in! I explored chateaux, houses & thermal spas.
Fixing Light Leaks on A Kiev-30 16mm Subminature Camera
I ran a test roll through a Kiev-30 16mm camera. Unfortunately, there were several light leaks. So, I opened up the tiny camera to fix them!
Lebanon 2023 – The Triple Arch Tour
Lebanese high-society houses have beautiful architecture; Ottoman-style triple arches and ornate ceilings. Many of these residences lay abandoned.
Kiev 30 – Soviet Relics On A 16mm Subminature “Spy Camera”
During a trip to Latvia and Lithuania, I captured photos of abandoned Soviet relics on an old 70s/80s subminiature film camera (a Kiev 30).
Shanghai GP3 100 (620 film) Review & Photos
Shanghai GP3 100 is one of the most affordable medium format films. I test out a roll in a Kodak Duaflex II box camera on a trip to Scotland.
Latvia & Lithuania 2023 – The Back To The Baltics Tour
On my second trip to the Baltics, I explore 28 abandoned places. These include; schools, bunkers, churches, sports halls and culture houses.
Ilford HP5 Plus (35mm film) Review & Photos
Ilford HP5 Plus is an affordable medium speed black and white film. I put it through its paces in some abandoned places in Poland and Ireland.
Ireland 2023 – The First Irish Tour(s)
"How about a little trip to Ireland?". A casual remark set the wheels in motion for a two part trip, exploring 32 beautiful abandoned places.
Kentmere Pan 400 (35mm film) Review & Photos
Kentmere Pan 400 is often referred to as a "cheap and cheerful" film, but this budget-friendly film stock definitely punches above its weight!
Poland 2023 – The First Polish Tour
My first road trip blog of 2023, and first urbex trip to Poland. I explore palaces, hospitals, churches, industry and see a giant strawberry!
Goodbye 2022 – Photo Highlights From This Years Adventures
2022 was a great year for exploring abandoned places, both in the UK and abroad. Here I discuss the highlights, with behind-the-scenes photos.
Belgium Autumn 2022 – The Surprise Tour
Who says the best trips need to be planned? This trip spontaneously materialised out of the ether, so I booked a flight for the next day.
Georgia And Armenia 2022 – The First Caucasus Tour
I visited 40 abandoned places in Georgia and Armenia over the course of 8 days. My first tour of the Caucasus was filled with Soviet relics.
Vintage Lens – Helios-44 58mm – Soviet-era Relics Of Georgia & Armenia
Armed with my grandfather's Helios-44 58mm lens and an adaptor, I embark on a journey capturing Soviet-era relics of Georgia and Armenia.
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