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Finistère Insolite

Finistère Insolite

A photographic exploration of the wild and beautiful landscapes of Finistère, Brittany, France.

2019

Steve Mansfield-Devine

Steve Mansfield-Devine

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Privacy vs Expression: the ill-defined ethics of street photography

It’s a popular hashtag and a long-established practice, but do street photographers always think through what they’re doing?

Nov 4

Silhouettes and shadows of two people seen through the dirty glass of a shelter.

Nov 4

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The photographic point of view

Oct 20

A photograph taken on a white-painted ship against a blue sky with a stairway leading up to an upper deck in the centre.

Oct 20

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A photographer for all seasons

Some of the best photographs are the result of braving the elements.

Oct 15

A photographer for all seasons

Oct 15

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A day at the air races

Oct 10

Photograph of two vintage, propeller-driven fighter aircraft flying close together. In the background we can see some desert scrubland.

Oct 10

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Can a photograph steal your soul?

The idea that certain cultures fear photography has its roots in truth but is grossly distorted. Yet maybe it can still teach us something.

Sep 6

A monochrome close-up photograph of a young woman’s eyes.

Sep 6

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The photograph that got me arrested

Aug 9

A slightly blurry monochrome photograph of a young woman in distress, flailing her arms, surrounded by the dark clothing of police officers.

Aug 9

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Are you a photographer? Really?

In an age of almost pathological image-making, what distinguishes the real photographer?

Aug 5

Photograph of a young woman in a black dress standing in front of a textured wall in evening light. Her head is out of frame. In the lower left corner is the shadow of the photographer's head.

Aug 5

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Photography as a means of connection

The camera doesn’t have to be a filter between you and the world — it can be a way of engaging with it.

Jul 12

High-contrast, black-and-white photograph of a row of British police officers forming a barrier.

Jul 12

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Stop consuming photographs

What does it mean to ‘consume’ media? And what does that say about the value of our work?

Jun 25

A tinted, manipulated photograph of a wooden boardwalk curving over marshy ground.

Jun 25

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Creative exposure: why your intelligence is better than your camera’s technology

Modern cameras have extremely clever and advanced exposure metering systems. But they still need to be used thoughtfully

Jun 11

Photograph of sunlight streaming through silhouetted woodland wrapped in mist.

Jun 11

Steve Mansfield-Devine

Steve Mansfield-Devine

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Freelance photographer and writer. Author of photography books and two novels. Journalist during daylight hours. More at: https://linktr.ee/zolachrome

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