Scott Murphy

Under London: Concrete, Steel, and Light

Smaller escalators at Canary Wharf Station.

The Jubilee Line reveals London’s Underground as a series of grand public spaces where infrastructure becomes experience. From Westminster to Canary Wharf, these photographs trace moments of stillness within movement, exploring how concrete, steel, and light shape the act of passing through the city.

Named Featured Artist: Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health

A black and white promotional graphic announcing Colonel (Retired) Scott Murphy as the Featured Artist for JMVFH 11.5, showing a self-portrait on the left and a silhouetted figure walking through a tunnel on the right.

I’m honoured to be named a Featured Artist in JMVFH 11.5. This recognition builds on the earlier cover announcement and highlights the story and intention behind the work I created during my transition from military service. Grateful to CIMVHR for the opportunity to contribute.

First Ice – Haskin’s Point

Metal staircase leading into thin ice on the Rideau Canal at Haskin’s Point, Seeley’s Bay, photographed in winter.

Early winter stillness settles across Haskin’s Point as the Canal begins to freeze. A mindful observation of changing seasons and inner recovery, part of Meditations on the Rideau, exploring the landscape as a place of transition and healing.

Happy Accidents

Historic stone mill on the Rideau Canal captured as a pinhole photograph

A soft, imperfect pinhole photograph of Watson’s Mill became an unexpected favourite. A moment where the past and present briefly coexist, a happy accident.

First Journal Cover Published: Supporting Military and Veteran Health Through Photography

Silhouetted figure walking toward daylight at the end of a tunnel, representing military transition and recovery.

A photograph created during my transition away from military life has found a new home as the cover image for the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, Vol. 11, Issue 5 (2025).

(Open-access journal link in article)

Published in Rideau Reflections, Friends of the Rideau Newsletter

My Meditations on the Rideau project is featured in Rideau Rflections, the Friends of the Rideau newsletter, highlighting my analog photographic approach to the waterway.

First Snow, Open Water – Jones Falls

Medium-format digital photograph of the Lockstation at Jones Falls on the Rideau Canal, high detail in snow and water reflections, converted to black and white.

A quiet afternoon at Jones Falls, where the first snowfall had settled but the water remained open. Two long pinhole exposures, upstream and downstream, capturing stillness in the shoulder season along the Rideau Canal.

The Ethical Triangle: Subject, Photographer, Audience Interconnectivity

The exploration of photographic ethics this week sheds light on responsible image capture, editing, and distribution. The ‘ethical triangle’ emphasizes the interconnectedness of author, subject, and audience. Rights regarding image use vary by jurisdiction, especially concerning minors. The author’s evolving methodology prioritizes respecting subjects’ privacy while documenting human experiences.

Sustainable Photography: Conscious Resource Consumption and Impact

This week’s exploration delved into the multifaceted concept of nature and its relationship with human culture, emphasizing the impact of human involvement and responsibility in environmental sustainability. The author’s work focuses on conveying human isolation within social settings and psychological landscapes, while also considering the environmental impact of their photographic practice and their commitment to sustainability in future professional endeavors.

Fine Art Photography Inspiration: Hasselblad and Leica

This content explores the influence of institutions and manufacturers on photography. Brands like Hasselblad and Leica cultivate artistic communities and honor exceptional photographers through programs and awards. For the aspiring fine art photographer, mastering technical skills and developing a unique style are crucial, and connecting with a broader audience through online platforms is essential.