“A humble broom handle, some peeling paint or a burnt piece of wood can hold the same allure as a beautiful bloom or an epic vista”

Art of Seeing by Benedict Brain.

About Benedict Brain

(Image credit: Marcus Hawkins)

Benedict Brain is a UK-based photographer, journalist and artist. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and sits on the society’s Distinctions Advisory Panel. He is also a past editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and the author of You Will be Able to Take Great Photos by The End of This Book.

I have recently started reading up on wabi-sabi. I’ve only skimmed the surface, and by no means have the sense of authority to write about it in depth. However, it really interests me, and what I tentatively understand has excited me. I am on a mission to learn more.