Colin Johnston photography.
Enjoying and capturing the fascination of the natural world around us.
Into The Dark
Colours are subdued and contrast changes.
Our familiar world illuminated, by the sun, assumes a different ambience when the sun has gone and the only natural light is from the moon and the stars. Colours are subdued and contrast changes. The phases of the moon, our moving solar system, atmospheric phenomenon, and heavenly visitors such as meteors and comets, make the world after dark a place of endless enjoyment and exploration.
Landscape
I am happiest when outdoors and enjoying the natural world.
This is a portfolio of my favourite images which remind me of some great moments.
Sometimes capturing the experience is luck, but my most pleasing photographs are the result of planning and making the most of the conditions.
Wildlife
Photographing animals and birds in their natural habitat is a challenge that I enjoy.
The experience of waiting patiently and trying to capture the moment is the most fun, and if it results in a pleasing image then that is a bonus.
About Colin Johnston
I live in the North East of England and started photography in my 20’s using black and white 35mm roll film.
My first darkroom was a make shift temporary conversion of the bathroom, but when I started using a medium format view camera with 5x4 sheet film it was necessary to build a permanent darkroom.
In 2006 I bought a second-hand Nikon D2X camera and my entry into digital photography began, although I still prefer to hang black and white prints in my home.
Photography gets me outdoors in all weather, where I enjoy watching wildlife and being in the natural environment. I also enjoy the more technical challenge of low light night photography and astrophotography.
Buy the Book
Northumberland at night is my first publication and is a portfolio of 74 images taken in Northumberland and on Tyneside after sunset.
My new publication featuring a portfolio of images taken in the North of England during the hours after sunset. This book contains some of my favourite images taken between 2015 and 2025 and includes some rare events such as the visit of comet Neowise, a full eclipse of a super moon, noctilucent clouds and some stunning aurora’s.
Landscape 300mm x 240mm in size with an anti scuff laminated hardback cover and 156 thread sewn pages of 200gsm silk paper. The book contains 74 beautifully reproduced images in both colour and black and white.
Printed in the UK by Wells Printing using 100% Renewable Energy and FSC® Certified papers