Beyond Bristol

PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L review – a spacious camera bag that fits the kitchen sink

28th February 2026 by Sam

PGYtech Onemo Tac 35L camera bag on Crook Peak

If you’re searching for a reliable camera bag for landscape photography, you’ll know how important durability, comfort and access are — especially on steep early-morning walks… PGYtech kindly gifted me their Onemo Tac 35L, so I packed it full to the brim with my gear and trudged up Crook Peak in the Mendips on a …

Bristol and Somerset prints and canvases for cafes and offices

10th December 2025 by Sam

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Clifton Suspension Bridge print

Are you looking for a canvas or print for your cafe, restaurant or office space? I have a wide range of prints and canvases available featuring Bristol and Somerset landmarks – all at a variety of sizes. Take a look at my shop to see a selection of these – I have many others available …

The best Autumn photography locations near Bristol

1st September 20252nd September 2024 by Sam

2025 Update. I always try to review these guides as more often than not I’ll find new spots. If you conducted a survey of 10,000 landscape photographers and asked them what their favourite time of year was, I would bet good money that 99% of them would tell you Autumn. Well maybe Winter. But probably …

Over 50 of the best photography locations around Somerset

19th September 202428th February 2024 by Sam

Introduction Are you looking for landscape photography locations around Somerset? Here is my comprehensive list of the best spots for photos in Somerset. I’m going to keep adding to this and if I’ve missed any, please let me know in the comments at the bottom. Somerset is a large county in the South West of …

Where are the best bluebell locations near Bristol?

15th April 202414th February 2024 by Sam

We’re edging closer to Spring. Which means one thing for landscape photographers – there is a large blue (maybe purplish?) haze teetering ever closer on the horizon… Yes – the bluebells are coming, so get your tripods ready. The question local photographers are asking is where are the best bluebell locations in and around Bristol …

Durdle Door sunrise through arch

16th December 2019 by Sam

For a few weeks each year, the sun rises in exactly the right position to be seen through the arch of Durdle Door, at Lulworth Cove. For a fan of sunburst photography, it really was something I couldn’t miss out on! Even though the forecast wasn’t great, it looked like the best shot I had …

The land of fire and ice (and loads of waterfalls)

12th December 2018 by Sam

It had been on my holiday to-do list for some time, but finally we took the chance to go for a few days to the epic awesomeness that is Iceland. It was ridiculous – in a good way. Vast mountains, huge waterfalls, geysirs, volcanoes, alien landscapes and neverending roads. This was photography heaven, and we are DEFINITELY going back…

Bristol & Beyond Photography Exhibition

18th August 2018 by Sam

I’m delighted to have been asked by talented local photographer The Bristol Nomad to join him and other gifted artists Chris Hill and Sam Miles in his exhibition showcasing the best of this city and the surrounding area. More details: An evening of friendly faces, free wine, beautiful music and most importantly fantastic art. Join …