‘Paysages Spirituels’ is a new series of land- and sea-scapes focussing on the feelings that can be evoked by the world around us. The first series features views of the Cycladic Islands of Greece Continue reading “Paysages Spirituels: Cycladic Islands”
Acrocorinth, A hike around the top
Corinth, ancient Greek city of the Corinthian helmet, the Corinthian column, was long a pivotal and strategic city lies at the gateway to the Peloponnese. The ancient city has much to marvel at and a history that takes time to fully appreciate. Continue reading “Acrocorinth, A hike around the top”
On the Making of Trees
We all have our stories about how we come to do what we do, the inspirations for our work, the stories we want, or have to, tell. This article is about the process that I went through and what I learned, once I decided to make my first photo book.
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Coast to Coast, The Second Half
The second half, which either is “that far to go” or “Wow! I’ve come this far”! Either way, there’s still alot of walking to get to the east coast and see the sea, touching feet on sand. With the most difficult navigational parts of the walk behind us (I fervently hope!), I’m now both a little sore, with some careful walking needed to begin the day, as well as getting to be quite fit and comfortable with the distances we have to travel. Continue reading “Coast to Coast, The Second Half”
Coast to Coast, The First Half
Walk across England in two weeks, are you crazy!? Must be, but here I am, doing the Coast to Coast walk across northern England; from St Bees on the Irish Sea, through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea (and yes, I have my stone from St Bees to drop in the North Sea!). And of course, its summer right, so glorious warm summer days, a few occasional summer showers, languorous summer evenings to enjoy the fruits of a long walking day. Hmmm… not quite! Continue reading “Coast to Coast, The First Half”
Turin at Night
Turin’s vibrant centre plays host to a range of stores, cafĂ©’s, but most of all an interesting and diverse street architecture. Continue reading “Turin at Night”
The Cloister of St Trophime, Arles
The cloister of St Trophime supports some remarkable and eye-catching imagery, full of nightmares and the fears of a superstitious age. St Trophime (and its cloisture) was built around the 12th century and is a fine example of Romanesque architecture.
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Mont St Michel
Mont St Michel rises from the surrounding bay as a structure seemingly beyond its reality, rising to the heavens. It emerges from the bay, sometimes an island, sometimes not, with the large tides creating sand flats over vast areas of land. Continue reading “Mont St Michel”