The Estate House becomes Alexandra Nurseries
After a couple days of busy organising and preparations, the new Alexandra Nurseries has opened it’s doors to the public, as a garden centre and tea shop. True to form for weather lately, it has been raining for the whole opening weekend, however there does seem to be a good amount of interest in the … Read more
The Estate House – Preparations to open
The day is coming when the Estate House opens as the Alexandra Nurseries, and the yard completes it’s transformation into a garden centre. There is plenty of work going on, getting stock ordered, priced and in place, I expect that there could be some long nights ahead to get it all done.
Westgate-on-sea, a foggy scene
Continuing my series of images made at Westgate-on-sea, Kent, near Margate, these were taken recently on a very foggy evening. The lights, spilling over the white cliffs provided a wonderful experience. Turner loved the Margate light, and I bet he saw it in all its flavours and hues. I have experienced quite a range of … Read more
The Estate House – Winter
John and Sarah have been living in two rooms of the house, and their caravan for winter, which I bet has been a little cold at times. Luckily the fireplace works and some semblance of life exists on the site, however work does go on and the progress is fast indeed. A little late perhaps … Read more
Merit – AOP Assistant Awards 2011
At last night’s AOP Assistant Awards, for Emerging photographers and assistants, I picked up an award of Merit in the category Environment, Single Image. It was great, and unexpected to receive the award. I had two images showing on the night, and this is my second Merit won at these awards of the last few … Read more
The Isle of Skye
I recently visited the Isle of Skye for the first time, driving up from Glasgow through the Highlands. Skye has a great reputation, and it didn’t disappoint, with green valleys, lochs, mountains, dramatic coastlines, excellent walks and friendly people. A friend recommended camping at Glen Brittle campsite, and it was quite some location. Imagine if … Read more
While you are in town … Digg & Staffin, The Isle of Skye
On a recent trip to the Isle of Skye, which is a great and beautiful island by the way, we came across a tea room with true class and hospitality. If you are ever on the A855 from Portree to Uig around the north-east end of the island, be sure to slow into the town … Read more
The AOP Assistant Awards 2011
I was notified this week that I have been successful with two images in the 2011 AOP Assistant Awards, which is a an annual competition aimed towards Assistants and Emerging Photographers, still early in their professional careers. My images have been shortlisted in the Environment – Single Image category. The exhibition and awards night will … Read more
Renaissance Photography Prize 2011
Today I had the great news that one of my images has been shortlisted for the 2011 Renaissance Photography Prize to be exhibited at the Mall Galleries, Pall Mall, London between the 21st and 26th of March 2011. 100 images have been selected for the exhibition, with 25 shortlisted in their thematic categories. The judges … Read more
Let it snow
Snow in London is always a wondrous thing. I do love it so much, and despite it grinding the city to a halt, there are some amazing changes to the landscape. Do people actually get happier when it snows, like when it is sunny and hot?
