Category: Architectural Images

  • The Old Mine

    The Old Mine

    These old Cornish mines are scattered over the countryside, and even now centuries after their heyday they are impressive structures. What did this image teach me? The Cornish word for tin is “sten”, from the Latin “stannum”.

  • The Cave Door

    The Cave Door

    There’s a whole underground world of caves and corridors beneath the earth in Reims, France. In this world, you will find things like this cave door, and millions upon millions of bottles of champagne. What did this image teach me? That shooting in very low light conditions requires a steady hand, and preferably something to…

  • EPAL

    EPAL

    This tower stands within the grounds of the East Pool Mine museum in Cornwall. The museum is run by the National Trust. What did this image teach me? That EPAL stands for: East Pool and Agar Ltd

  • The Eye of the Spiral

    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!

  • The Brick Tower

    The Brick Tower

    I have no idea what this tower was originally used for, but now it seems to be home to some random shrubbery and very little else. What did this image teach me? Light, photography is all about light.

  • Ornate Turret

    Ornate Turret

    I’m afraid I can’t remember which National Trust property this particular ornate turret comes from (if you know, please feel free to leave a comment), but I quite like it. What did this image teach me? I suppose this image is in the process of teaching me to make better notes when I’m out and…

  • Nunney Castle

    Nunney Castle

    I really liked the sunburst over the edge of this ruined castle. What did this image teach me? Converting to monochrome can be a good way to rescue an overly exposed sky when required.

  • The Stone Cross

    The Stone Cross

    I found this cross sitting atop an old church. What did this image teach me? Church architecture can be quite interesting when you start to look at the small, finer details. Historically people put a lot of effort into building these places of worship.

  • Glastonbury Abbey

    Glastonbury Abbey

    Another shot from the archives (I know I’ve said that a lot recently, but hopefully you can understand why)… What did this image teach me? That getting down low can add a different dimension to a shot.