Marc Hindley

Out of the blue

The picture Marmaduke Grimwig and Co wanted for its website.I love the web. I love the way it connects people whose paths might never cross. About a month ago, I was pointed to a website via Twitter that stuck in my mind. It was Marmaduke Grimwig and Co, a marketing company creating ‘unique brand experiences’. At the time I remarked to myself that it was a clever piece of marketing and design,...

Marc Hindley

Le iPhone

I was moved to write about taking my iPhone to France after reading Christopher Phin’s column in MacFormat, in which he describes how his wee companion proved particularly useful on his trip across the Channel. I was heading for Paris with my wife and youngest child, more specifically Disneyland. Having got engaged there some 10 years ago, it was nice to revisit it since the new Studio Park was...

Marc Hindley

Social media does the business

An article I wrote recently for morayfirthlive.com on the Scottish Thistle Awards proved to be an excellent example of social media working its magic. When I heard Forres man Gavin Ellis picked up the coveted Silver Thistle award, I did a bit of searching. I recognised the name as a local hotelier and soon discovered he was on Facebook. It was a Sunday. I sent a friend request, he accepted it and I...

Marc Hindley

A telephoto for the iPhone

It was a Twitter link I couldn’t resist: The Ultimate List of Photography Gadgets and Gizmos, but it was largely populated by stuff I already own or knew about. Except for one. Call me a sucker, but it’s something I have to have… a telephoto for the iPhone.

Marc Hindley

Finks he’s an angel

This is one of my favourite pictures from Belladrum this year. It’s Noah and the Whale lead singer Charlie Finks looking very angelic in front of the tartan heart logo on the main...