Creativity isn't about getting it perfect the first time, it's about experimenting, learning, and refining along the way. Inspired by a quote from Atomic Habits by James Clear, this post explores how treating failure like a scientist can transform your mindset as a photographer or creative. Every mistake is a clue, every attempt a step forward, you're not failing, you're refining.

While on holiday in the Scottish Highlands, I captured a dramatic mountain rescue as a helicopter hovered above an old stone bridge—just moments after the pilot waved me off it to avoid the intense downdraught. With only a point-and-shoot camera and no time to think, I got the shot… just before falling over a boulder mid-frame. A reminder that photography is all about presence, not perfection.

While out running through the countryside, I stumbled on a surreal little scene – a pile of road signs pointing in all directions, abandoned in the long grass. It made me stop and reflect on how inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places. This post is a reminder that creative detours are sometimes the most rewarding part of the journey.