After 800 years of being dormant, the volcano in Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted for the 2nd time. Here are the latest updates. — After a weekend where 10,000 plus earthquakes occurred and some large 5.4 earthquakes, the lava has broken through the surface at Meradöl just north of last year's eruption. The fissure opened at 1.18 pm GMT on the 4th of August and was around 500m long. Scientists measured the flow to…

Britons are set to swelter in an “unusual” heatwave over the next few days, with temperatures reaching up to 40C in parts of the country from 17th to 19th July. The mercury could even top the 38.7C record set in 2019. Night-time temperatures will also be high, with the potential for the record for the warmest night, currently held at 23.9C, to be broken over the same period. — With the Met Office issuing their first ever red warning for extreme heat on (15/07/2022), some of the computer models are now showing that temperatures are expected to peak at 43c!! …

The James Webb Space Telescope telescope has finally released its first images, five amazing cosmos photographs, which are pretty mind-blowing. It’s been twenty-five years in the making, and the pictures do not disappoint. — Below I will go through the first five photos and some history of the telescope. The James Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope that is the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. It is named after James Webb, the second administrator of NASA who played a vital role in…

Dame Paula Rego: A Phenomenal British / Portuguese Artist Who Will be Missed — Paula Rego recently passed away on the 8th of June 2022 at the age of 87. I managed to see her retrospective exhibition at the Tate Britain last year (2021) and it was a truly amazing experience. …

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee for photographers As any photographer knows, a good photo is all about timing. Capturing a decisive moment that cannot be repeated. That is why, in these historic times, photographers have a unique opportunity to capture the Platinum Jubilee. The moment in time when most of the country celebrates the seventy years that…

We are a Medium publication about the art scene in London. — Art is everywhere you look in London. There are art exhibitions in every corner of the city, and each one has something unique to offer. From contemporary art to classical paintings, there is an art exhibition for everyone. If you’re looking for a particular type of art, London is the…

On Sunday 6th February 2022, Her Majesty the Queen became the first British Monarch to reach a platinum jubilee. A platinum jubilee is 70 years it will be celebrated fully in June with a few extra public holidays. Congratulations to The Queen on this monumental milestone. Naturally, preparations are in full swing for the celebration. There would be several extra public holidays in June so that everyone could join in the festivities. And there would be grand parades and ceremonies throughout the month to commemorate this historical event…

It’s been a busy year of photography after a slow start due to the pandemic. A semblance of normality towards the end of 2021 returned. But how long will it last is anyone’s guess. — This is part two of my photographs of 2021, we will now see photographs from July to December 2021. As mentioned in part one, I took 42,836 photographs at 98 events. Below are my favourite photos for each month, not necessarily my best photographs. …

It's been a busy year of photography after a slow start due to the pandemic. A semblance of normality towards the end of 2021 returned. But how long will it last is anyone's guess. — From my first shoot at Buckingham Palace Gardens in the summer to the return of London Fashion Week in September it has been a busy year. Though it didn't start off that way, you can see from the statistics below (number of photos in brackets, after the month) that the…