Spring is upon us, with all that colour about to burst open. For budding photographers it's a great time to get to grips with your camera tech and also to learn about what really makes a picture work. If interested: dougmckinlaypictures.com/courses

Calm afternoon on the Indian Ocean at Zanzibar... #indianocean #zanzibar #landscapephotography #tryptich #Tanzania #canonuk

Winter sunset over the River Thames... #RiverThames #canarywharf #sunsetlondon #reflections #London

Looks like Vlad Hitler, I mean Putin is trying to turn the clocks back..back to 1938 that is...what a cretin, and that dumbass Trump backs him up, what a maroon... #UkraineRussiaCrisis #UkraineRussiaConflict #SanctionRussia #NATOINUKRAINENOW #nomorewar

A classroom stands as a time capsule to the 1986 nuclear accident at Chernobyl. Now that Fuhrer Putin's forces have taken it, what next? A stage to attack Kiev, a hostage to threaten the west. This guy is so far beyond the pail; it will be up to his own people to get rid of him.

Really felt like Spring was on its way this morning; Lee Big Stopper ND filter allows for some movement in the clouds over Canary Wharf, London. #leefilters #leebigstopper #blackandwhitephoto #canarywharf

What a gorgeous morning today, it really felt like winter is over. This, just as the sun was breaking the horizon behind me...hot coffee in hand of course... #canarywharf #riverthames #springmorning #canonuk #landscapephotography #cityscape #longexposure

Freeloading pigeon on top of the General Wolfe statue in Greenwich Park at sunrise this morning.... #greenwhichpark #sunrise #spring2022 #canonUK #canarywharf #pigeon

Spring sun setting over London...long lens but even at 400mm I still had to crop in a little... #canonphotography #canonUK #sunsetphotography #London #spring

Breaking my own rules on sunsets....but it was nice, especially after being stuck in the house most of the day... #canonUk #sunsetphotography #canarywharf #London #spring

I if wonder if Russia re-invaded Afghanistan would the world react the same way as it has with Ukraine? Doubtful. Taliban using Ukraine as cover for more brutal policies...well done us. Not European? Tough shit. #reportage #Afghanistan #canonUK #UkraineWar

So the anniversary of western countries being chased out of Afghanistan with their tails between their legs is passing, and look what progress the Taliban have achieved...Zelensky should be careful, Ukraine is the salami in the middle of a big shit sandwich, the next Afghanistan?

Going back a ways; Buddhist monk among the Apsaras of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, 1993...#buddhism #Cambodia #AngkorWat #documentaryphotography #UNTAC #apsara #monk #canonphotography #canon_photos #CanonF1n #colourphoto #reportage

Sunrise over Egenolf Lake, Manitoba - 58 degrees north, where the pike practically jump in the boat without using a rod...#manitoba #canada #fishing #northernpike #ganglers #sunrise #morning #visitcanada

That amazing time of year again..Why not improve your skills, and enjoy a day out or two among the forests and parks, with a photo work shop....www.dougmckinlayphotography.com/courses #autumncolours #autumnphotography #photoworkshops #photography

So the UN is threatening to pull all its personnel out of Afghanistan in the coming weeks due to the Taliban refusing to let women work for the organisation. Didn't see that one coming... #afghanistan #unitednations #reportage

My northern Manitoba story and pics (mostly) made it into the Daily Mail today, even as the cover story...so that's nice...#DailyMail #Canada #manitoba #ganglers #travelpictures #travelphotography

Spring blossoms in full bloom, Greenwich Park, London...#blossoms #greenwichpark #spring #london

Lovely morning down by the Thames Barrier this morning...#London #thamesbarrier #riverthames# #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #spring