Month: July 2020
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The Eye of the Spiral
You can find this spiral staircase at the exit to the Veuve Clicquot champagne vaults in Reims, France. What did this image teach me? A lesson that I still have to remind myself time and again – if in doubt, look up!
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The White Poppy
Black and white flower photography is one of my favourite things, partly because I just really like black and white but also because it focuses your attention on the structure and texture of the flower rather than being dazzled by its vibrant colour. What did this image teach me? This flower is a Welsh Poppy…
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Swallow (but no Amazons)
This boat puts me in mind of the eponymous Swallow from the Swallows and Amazons books… is that Wildcat Island in the background? What did this image teach me? The first Swallows and Amazons book was published in 1930, and has been inspiring children (and some bigger children too!) for many generations, and hopefully will…
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Champagne Bee Hotel
This little bee hotel stands in the grounds of the small, independent champagne producer – Lelarge Pugeot. About four years ago I had the privilege of paying them a visit. What did this image teach me? It’s perhaps not immediately obvious from this shot, but roses are an essential part of the champagne making process……
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The St Ives Lighthouse
This little lighthouse was built in 1890, and stands at the end of Smeaton’s pier in St Ives. What did this image teach me? This lighthouse is 10.5m tall, and was built to replace the original lighthouse, after the pier was extended.