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A Foggy Start The beauty of a different light It’s rare, but when I wake to a morning that’s encapsulated in a dense fog, it is always camera worthy. The morning I took these images in Victoria Park, Southport, as the sun was trying its best to come through, the fog was reflecting the light and produced a wonderful soft, warm glow. With a minimal colour palette, these photographs have a stark simplicity.
National Trust Great Days Out UK New or old, what’s your preference? As they say, all work and no play, makes Pat a dull photographer. So the long weekend saw me taking a trip to Tatton Park, with the camera. I DO LOVE a National Trust property! We live in a world where new and pristine are the norm, and items are resigned to the rubbish heap, just because they show some age. The National Trust however give us glimpse […]
Denbies Vineyard Surrey Days out Surrey and a trip round a British vineyard. Our visit to Denbies saw us being driven through the vineyard to the top of the steep hill that overlooks Dorking. The light on the day that we visited was sublime. Clouds were moving at pace, giving us both moody and bright light. The views from the top of the hill were stunning. Having tasted the delicious grapes which were due to be picked the following day, […]
Over the years I have photographed this pier a great deal. I love its imposing structure and the fact that it mainly stands on sand rather than being submerged in water. Yes, the tide in Southport does come in twice a day, but it always makes a very rapid retreat back the safety of deeper waters. Sadly there are no lapping waves on the shore here. But combined with a leisurely walk to watch some of the amazing sunsets we […]
Boutique Butchery A recent shoot at Butcher Farrell’s Meat Emporium near Ormskirk, where they really pride themselves on delivering top quality produce and showcasing carefully sourced products with a focus on animal welfare. With sustainably produced meat, they also focus on maximum flavour. All the team were lovely at the shoot, I learnt a lot about some meats that generally aren’t available, such as dairy. Did you know it’s more ‘gamey’ than standard beef? I certainly didn’t. They are a […]
The beauty of the sunsets in Southport, do make me feel very lucky. The fact that I can leave my house and within minutes be viewing the vast horizon, still feels very special. The evening these photographs were taken, the sky was changing by the minute. From oranges, to pinks and purples, with a range of both subtle and vivid colours. It was spectacular and definitely a night to sit, appreciate and exhale.
