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Tag Archives: texture
In the centre of Amiens
This dramatic war memorial is in the centre of one of my favourite French cities – Amiens – which I am lucky enough to visit quite frequently when leading First World War battlefield tours. I find the imposing scale of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Photography
Tagged Amiens, Architecture, France, memorial, scale, texture, WW1
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Textured surface
When I’m teaching new photographers, one of the things which seems to excite people most is the move from Auto to Aperture-Priority function, allowing the photographer to control the depth of field in their image. In basic principle, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract, Photography
Tagged aperture, Architecture, brick, depth of field, detail, pattern, perspective, photograph, Photography, red, teaching, texture, tuition, wall
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Just noticing
As you will no doubt have spotted, things catching my eye are a regular feature of these posts. For me, a key part of photography is “just noticing” what is around you. That’s not to say it’s artless, as there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged chair, detail, fork, garden, garden fork, noticing, observation, pattern, photograph, Photography, shape, texture
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Garden walk
In the course of my work on the First World War, I am starting to learn a fair amount about Rudyard Kipling who not only lost his son in the conflict, but also helped the Imperial War Graves Commission (as … Continue reading
Posted in General, Photography
Tagged Batemans, flower, frame, garden, history, Imperial War Graves Commission, Kipling, path, pattern, photograph, Photography, Rudyard Kipling, shape, texture, WW1
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A view across the valley
After the Easter weekend, I am heading out into the countryside of Oxfordshire to spend a few days teaching photography in the magnificent surroundings of Denman College. We will spend some time taking photographs in that splendid setting, as well … Continue reading
Posted in General, Photography
Tagged Denman, Denman College, Hertford, Lea, light, London, nature, Oxford, photograph, Photography, texture, tree, tuition, valley
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The view through
Apologies for the break in transmission over the past few days – I’ve been focussed on my academic study, and trying to keep away from the distractions offered by the computer! So to help with my end-of-week relaxation after stressing … Continue reading
Posted in General, Photography
Tagged circle, depth, frame, garden, perspective, photograph, Photography, texture
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Abandoned lantern
Those of you who look at these photo posts regularly, probably won’t be surprised to see today’s picture – the rich textures in the wood, the patches of rust on the lantern, and the decaying leaves gathering around it are … Continue reading
Posted in General, Photography
Tagged garden, lantern, leaf, photograph, Photography, question, story, texture, wood
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A spring bloom
People often talk about “the dark days of winter”, though in my experience there is plenty of light and colour if you choose to look for it. Today’s bright and fresh image is a bit of a cheat, as it … Continue reading
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Tagged colour, flower, light, photograph, Photography, poetic licence, spring, texture, winter
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A leaf, at rest
After yesterday’s spring like image, today’s is decidedly autumnal! This is from a piece of work I did for a hospice a few years ago, in which I was asked to create some photographic images for their corridor walls. I … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, garden, hospice, leaf, nature, photograph, Photography, texture
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