Tag Archives: space

Towering pillars

Posted on December 22, 2015 by simongregor

Today’s image shows the magnificent interior and towering pillars of Gorton Monastery near Manchester.  It was designed by Edward Pugin (son of Augustus Pugin who worked alongside Charles Barry on the creation of the Palace of Westminster).  Gorton is a … Continue reading →

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A different space

Posted on November 30, 2015 by simongregor

I’ve had an early start this morning for a research trip to Cambridge. I don’t particularly mind getting up early as it happens, not least as it gives me the chance to see London before it gets really busy.  This … Continue reading →

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Light on the water

Posted on August 8, 2014 by simongregor

I wrote yesterday about the importance of making and creating space – I was talking about photography, but could just as well have been talking about making space in life.  We are sometimes so busy that we fail to spot … Continue reading →

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Leaving space

Posted on August 7, 2014 by simongregor

One of the traps which new photographers often fall into is putting too much in the frame – either by not getting close enough to what they are shooting, or by not zooming/cropping in far enough.  The picture can then … Continue reading →

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