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MYOO contributor

I’m really pleased to announce I’ve been invited to become a contributor (a Myooze!) for MYOO, an online community that advocates the power of stories and adventure to drive social and environmental change. ‘What is a community without heroes? And … Continue reading »

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Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Exhibition at howies staircase gallery

Toby Deveson and I are exhibiting a small selection of images from Holi Festival at howies staircase gallery at 42, Carnaby Street London W1F 7DY, from 1st-30th September 2011.

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Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Steve McCurry London exhibition

Major exhibition for Magnum photographer announced for September 2011 in London, England Chris Beetles gallery, has just announced that it’ll be holding a major exhibition of work by Steve McCurry, one of the most influential travel and documentary photographers working … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jim Shannon

Sarah Outen awarded an MBE

Fantastic news – I’ve just heard that adventurer Sarah Outen has been awarded an MBE for services to rowing, charity and conservation. Sarah rowed the Indian Ocean in 2009, and is currently travelling around the world human-powered by bicycle, kayak … Continue reading »

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Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jim Shannon

National Geographic Traveler

I’m really pleased to say that a photo of mine has been featured in National Geographic Traveler (September 2010 issue). The image was used to llustrate in an article entitled Public Squares: Soul of the City.

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Posted on August 19, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Winner of the STA Travel Exotic Cultures Photographic Competition

I’m really happy to announce that after a nail-biting, X-Factor style count-down, I won the STA Travel Exotic Cultures Photographic Competition 2010. It was particularly nice to win as there were so many strong entries (they filled two large rooms … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Picture featured in The Observer

I just got a call from The Observer to let me know I’ll be featured in their ‘Your Sunday’ feature this weekend. The picture in question is one I took of Sgwd yr Eira (a waterfall) near Pederyn in the … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 28, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Alex Webb in National Geographic

The New Silk Road, National Geographic 2010 I was very pleased to see this article when I opened my copy of National Geographic this month. One of my favourite photographers in one of my favourite magazines! The piece, written by … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 25, 2010 by Jim Shannon

STA Travel exotic cultures photographic competition 2010

I received an email yesterday from the judges of STA’s competition to let me know that I am one of fifty finalists. This means the image I entered will be exhibited in the Mosaic Rooms in Kensington, London for two … Continue reading »

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Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Yasou! Ten Lessons from the Road to be published in Greek

Great news. I’ve just heard that Ten Lessons from the Road, the book I produced with Alastair Humphreys, is to be published in Greek. Find out more about Alastair Humphreys or buy the english version of the book.

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Posted on January 7, 2010 by Jim Shannon

Ten Lessons from the Road book launched

I’m really pleased to announce the launch of Ten Lessons from the Road, a book project I’ve been working on with Adventurer Alastair Humphreys. ‘Alastair Humphreys spent four years travelling around the world on his bicycle, a journey that covered … Continue reading »

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Posted on April 6, 2009 by Jim Shannon