Yesterday we strode out in the afternoon to the headland of Vazon Bay where this impressive fortification I thought might offer an interesting photographic opportunity. It is built on the site of fortifications that date back to 1680, and consists of a Martello tower from 1804, with later additions during the Victorian Era. The fort was added
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Just 10 mins stroll from our AirBnB is our local beach which we visited at the perfect time – sunset. Due to being on the west of Guernsey, L’Eree Beach is perfect to watch the sun go down. Bit of background from a tourist website: In terms of history and sights, L’Eree Beach has more
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Another artist studio visit today, this time in the lovely village of Sinnington and Studio Milena for a shoot with Helen. I was guided to take the footpath down the side of the cottage, through the gate and then to the studio at the bottom of the garden. What a delightful space it is –
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It was great to visit Kate’s studio in Pockley today. Not only did I see her at work but it was fascinating to hear Kate’s thoughts on her creative process. As a mum, student (studying for her Masters in Fine Art) and professional artist, time is inevitably in short supply. However, as she described, there
It was great to head off on Friday to visit our daughter Sara and partner Ben in Manchester – they’d planned a busy weekend for us and so it turned out. I haven’t done any street photography in a while and on seeing this interesting gentleman on the train I couldn’t help but secretly take
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Just about a week apart, both evening, the first sunnier than tonight. The second came about because I spotted a young oak that was being strangled by it’s tree tie on the first walk, so this time I went armed with a Stanley knife, In fact there were two that I released from torture. Anyway
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Abi Spence came to learn about my portrait work in an unusual way. She was visiting Kirkbymoorside to see her family and was walking the Scout’s scarecrow trail where our contribution was a scarecrow photographer (of course!) I was away during the actual weekend event but my wife happened to be at the front of
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I met Jaelithe Leigh-Brown recently at an event at Helmsley Arts Centre to do with living and dying well. I was there to talk to people about self publishing photo books and Jaelithe as a Celebrant, Intuitive Guide, and the founder of The Open Minds Guild. She helps people navigate life’s most tender thresholds—including grief,
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