Photography
This page includes blog posts about photography: the art & practice of taking pictures. Themes include techniques, styles & genres and post-processing.
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The Italian Job Bus Scene: De La Warr Pavilion
The Italian Job is a classic British heist movie from 1969, directed by Peter Collinson and starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, and Benny Hill, among others. The film ends with a famous and memorable bus scene cliffhanger, leaving the fate of the main characters and the stolen gold bullion uncertain. In 2012, the De La Warr […]
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Croxden Abbey: Discovering England
Croxden Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery near the village of Croxden in Staffordshire, England. The religious building was founded in 1176 by Bertram de Verdun, a local landowner, and consecrated in 1188. Here is a selection of photos of the abbey, now in the care of English Heritage, taken with 35mm colour film (i.e., Polaroid […]
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The Roaches: Discovering England
The Roaches is a prominent rocky ridge in the Peak District National Park in Staffordshire, England. The elevation runs for approximately three miles and reaches a height of 505 meters above sea level at its highest point. Check out the photos I took of the rock formation and surrounding area, such as Thor’s Cave, in 2000 using 35mm film. […]
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Witley Court (Then & Now): Discovering England
Witley Court is a Grade I listed country house in Worcestershire, England, built in the seventeenth century and underwent significant renovations in the nineteenth century. The mansion was famous for its stunning architecture, elaborate interiors, and landscaped gardens. The photos below show Witley Court before and after the restoration of the gardens to their former […]
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A Flock of Seagulls Concert at Queen’s Hall, 2022
A Flock of Seagulls is a British new wave and synth-pop band popular in the 1980s. They are best known for their hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” which reached the top 10 in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. In the UK, “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of […]
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