Winter has its advantages

June 2024

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In winter, the light makes for better photographs. Photo: Shaun Barnett / Black Robin Photography
For a heightened experience of the outdoors, try a winter tramp. The thought of winter tramping  conjures images of short daylight hours, cold temperatures, wet weather and dull light – all negative thoughts. I find it useful, however, to reframe these supposed disadvantages as advantages, so that the idea of winter tramping provides opportunities, not […]
Shaun Barnett

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