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The Blind Statue
This is a shot from the archives, of a statue I found near Westminster, London. I believe she represents either faith or justice. What did this image teach me? Well, I don’t know if I’ve really learned this lesson yet – but I’ve been researching statues and their meanings (a fascinating subject!) and I think…
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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…
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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
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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.
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Black Rocks
You can find these picturesque rocky islands just off the coast of Holywell Bay, in Cornwall. For fans of the recent(ish) TV series Poldark, you may know this place as they used it quite extensively as a filming location. What did this image teach me? Cornwall is a county that I need to revisit, as…
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