Author: James Durston

  • Man leaning on terrace with view of white town

    Lu Heng standing at the edge of a terrace. He’s got a hoodie zipped up, light blue, and loose white trousers. Sunglasses hide most of his expression, but he faces the camera straight on. One arm leans against the wall, casual but firm, like he’s settled into the spot.   The background is what catches…

  • Blue shirt against the sea

    A slope of green runs down to the coast, where waves strike against dark rocks. On the rise above, a man in a pale shirt stands with his hand in his pocket. He does not face the camera, but turns towards the light, as though the sea holds an answer he wants. Every colour is…

  • A golden pavilion with Barren Trees at the Chilly Lake Under Blue Sky

    The picture features a golden pavilion by a still lake. The building radiates in light colors and the top levels are bathed in sunshine. The roof is tiered, and the lines are crisp and clean. The lower half of the building is very modestly, and it stands in stark contrast to the vibrant gold above. The lake mirrors the building,…

  • Stunning Red Rock Formations Illuminated by Sunlight in the Canyon 

    See the stunning beauty of red rocks with sunlight streaming through a magnificent canyon. This natural scene offers an incredible contrast of warm colored rocks with glowing light, making it an excellent experience for both nature lovers and photographers. Both sides of the texture exposed within the layered formations of the canyon are revealing with…

  • Geometric lines of building rising into empty sky

    Looking straight up, the view turns into lines. Beams stack in layers, like rungs of a ladder, leading the eye higher and higher until they vanish in brightness. Pipes twist at the side, sharp bends breaking the order, but still part of the frame. It is shot in black and white, which makes every edge…

  • Vibrant Evening Scene on London’s Regent Street with Lights

    The photograph captures the mesmerizing character of London’s Regent Street at dusk. The deep blue sky of the evening serves as an eye-catching contrast to the beautiful historic structures that accompany this renowned shopping street. The stylish structural design is wrapped in the glowing illumination of the adjacent buildings while contemporary shops twinkle with vivid…

  • Cathedral domes glowing bright under a clear summer sky

    You notice the gold first. The top dome shines as if it were lit from inside. Then your eyes move to the blue and white swirl beside it, twisting upward like fabric. Green and yellow come next, shaped in a diamond pattern, and finally the red dome, bold and decorated, fills the other side. Each…

  • Gothic church nave with arches and bright windows

    The ceiling goes up so high it almost disappears. Arches repeat one after another, ribs of stone tracing lines that lead the eye upward. It feels ordered, precise, but also alive. The walls are pale and tall, almost bare, yet the shape itself is the decoration. Far down the aisle, the windows glow. Light spills…

  • Tranquil Pink Lake Under a Clear Blue Sky 

    Landscape Tranquil Pink Lake Under a Clear Blue Sky Oct 3, 2025 —— 2 mins Revel in the calm enchantment of a pink lake under a simply blue sky. The picture-perfect landscape conveys so many colors of pink in the water and blue across the sky. The eerily placid lake inevitably incites a lovely sense…

  • Lu Heng glanced at the city skyline

    In the photo, Lu Heng is visible from behind, he is standing on a scenic lookout point above a large city. Wearing a dark shirt, light pants and a pair of sunglasses, his relaxed posture exudes confidence and calmness. He grips the railing with his two hands and gazes at the skyline afar. The city lies beneath a…