My views are my own, but I may be influenced by TV, radio, newspapers and the internet.
Posted on 9th June 2020
Photograph To Remember : My Dad - I thought long and hard about putting this one up but here it goes: In 1987, I lost my dad. His name was Roy Anthony Carruthers. It affected me in such a way I can honestly say I walked around in a...
Posted on 26th May 2020
Head On Photography Awards - WOW! I am so excited to announce that I am the International Runner Up of the Head On Photo Awards. Thank you to everyone involved in such a fantastic competition. It’s was online this year because of Covid-19 (so no...
Posted on 23rd May 2020
There are no Grockles this year. No tourists to spend money in the shops. No cricket on the beach, or ice cream in Salcombe. The streets are empty. When I went for my first foray outside in almost three weeks, I couldn’t resist taking a look...
Posted on 14th November 2018
The British Photography Awards Amazing news. I have not one, but two pictures shortlisted for The British Photography Awards. There are some absolutely amazing images on there; the judges are from the Guardian, the Sunday Times, and more. Finalists will be invited to the Savoy hotel in London where...
Posted on 28th March 2018
Sometimes It Snows - In Salcombe. North Sands, Salcombe Wow! We finally had snow in Salcombe thank’s to The Beast From The East and Storm Emma. Apparently Salcombe hasn’t seen a covering of snow like that since 78/79. I actually remember that year very well....
Posted on 15th January 2018
MONOCHROME AWARDS International Black & White Photography Contest When your lucks in, it’s in. I'm riding on the crest of a wave at the moment. Not only did I just go to the Royal Albert Hall to pick up my British Life Photography Award, and...
Posted on 11th December 2017
British Life Photography Award Winner - Wow! I am very very pleased to announce that I have won The British Life Photography Awards. https://www.blpawards.org/winners2017 A major photographic competition celebrating british life. The BLPA was founded in 2014 and recognises and showcases the work of established...
Posted on 4th August 2017
It’s amazing what you can create with a whisk, a dog lead, and some steel wool. Steel wool burns at up to 700 degrees, but with it you can create some seriously cool images. First things first. Be careful. You are quite literally playing with fire. Make...
Posted on 13th April 2017
Lost In Venice It was twenty years ago, and I walked the streets of Liverpool. I had nothing with me but a little camera and a tripod. I wandered without knowing why – I wanted to improve my photography and so I looked for pictures. Spotting something unusual,...
Posted on 31st March 2017
Barbados is what the British sea side really would be - if only we could turn the heat up and make it a little warmer. Water lighter than the sky is enjoyed by both locals and tourists. It is busy, but never crowded. You can lose yourself...
Posted on 16th February 2017
For two Saturdays a month, horses are brought to the Garrison Savannah racecourse. It consists of a towering main stand, yet the rest of the course is not fenced off from the public. Rather the course is surrounded by racegoers, all joining in on the revelry. On the afternoon of...
Posted on 20th September 2016
Green is my new favourite colour Putting your DSLR in the water is not a clever idea, but it’s not the first time I’ve almost ruined one. Trying to make my old tripod last longer than it should have I was perched beside Torquay harbour, forced...
Posted on 11th March 2016
Why Swimstones? I needed a name for my new website. Paul Carruthers Photography had been taken, as had what seemed like every other variation. For a while I played with other ideas ranging from the hilarious to the ridiculous – Bad Photography.com was a personal favourite but it didn...
Posted on 28th January 2016
My limited edition prints are printed on Hahnemuehle 308g photo rag paper and limited to fifteen editions of each size. All other prints are printed on Hahnemuehle fine art pearl paper using K3 ultra chrome inks. Prints are signed and titled. Limited edition prints are...