The landscape of Clouds. 29th April.

When I was young I imagined that clouds were a whole other world, they created forests, mountains and oceans in the sky.... to some degree I still believe that, people often see the landscape of their location by looking at the land that surrounds them, but even if you live in a crowded city I believe you have instant access to a beautiful landscape. Clouds can create the most beautiful and stunning scene, their density varies and the patterns they create can create texture and contrast.

So if you ever feel like you are stuck in a bland place, just look up and admire the cloudscape which can surround you.

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Positive and Negative Electric Landscapes.

I have decided to spice up my electric landscape project by working on it in Photoshop to produce some experimental and interesting looking photographs. I have combined two images together as a positive and a negative layer. It's always good to try something a little different. 

Through A Window. 4th January.

I took this photograph this morning, I decided that it would be an interesting experiment to take a long exposure photograph out of my window whist  I was busy having my breakfast. The sky was clear and there was a beautiful sunrise this morning, but I captured the sky as it was starting to prepare for the sunrise. I might experiment with this again during the night to capture some star trails. 

Three Brick Chimneys. 2nd January.

I spent this morning walking around a large abandoned quarry (now a nature reserve) in whittlesey. This was because I am currently working on a project which shows how people use green spaces such as nature reserves (inspired by Andy Sewell's "The Heath"). This quarry is right next to a brick yard where these three chimneys were, I thought it would be a great opportunity too take a Michael Kenna style photograph, so I took this photograph.

I love the work of Michael Kenna, he is one of my biggest influences so look him up!

The Carpark. 29th December.

As I said yesterday, I was in Lincoln today and we parked in a multi-storey car park in Lincoln. I had to photograph it as it reminded me of a scene which would fit right into a film noir style film as it was quite drab, no one was there and only every other light worked. I had to photograph it! I may have to visit it sometime in the future as I think that it would be a great location for a portrait.

I worked more on my forgotten shops project today, it was very hard to find people who would agree to be photographed. I have produced about four strong portraits from the day which I shall let you all see sometime over the next few days! I am really enjoying this project as I am meeting loads of new people and it is just very fun. I enjoy talking and interacting with people who I do not know and I think that these interactions are something which the British society is sadly starting to loose.

Eye. 20th December.

I decided to produce another abstract and slightly photoshopped photography today as last time I did one people quite liked it! Personally, this photo isn't as strong... but taking and making these photographs have inspired me to start another project possibly, but I will not say any more about it as I am only starting to consider it.

I am starting to put my feet up for Christmas, so shoots are starting to slow down although I do have projects which I will be working on over the next couple of weeks! 

Not too sure about what else to say about today...