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Orchids – Inspired by the beauty of Madagascar – Kew Gardens, London 2024

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“I don’t have a particular affinity towards flowers and garden shows, but I do enjoy the simple pleasure of taking my camera outside and capturing the intricate designs and beauty of the natural world. So it was a delight to embrace an opportune visit to a flower festival at the Botanical Gardens in Kew with an exhibit designed around the humble Orchid.” Continue reading Orchids – Inspired by the beauty of Madagascar – Kew Gardens, London 2024

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Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury, Wiltshire

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Over the summer, after a couple of relaxing days visiting family in Glastonbury, the drive home provided time for an opportune visit to the City of Salisbury in Wiltshire. Located a short distance from Stonehenge, for a long time it was only another name on a road sign driving between Glastonbury and London. With no pressing need to get back home on this particular visit it was an opportunity to explore a new part of England that found recent notoriety as the backdrop to international espionage and assassination. Continue reading Salisbury Cathedral – Salisbury, Wiltshire

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Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London (2023) – Art Trail Review

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“Over the summer, a new art trail arrived in London. Inspired by classic children’s character Morph, 79 statues have been commissioned and displayed along the Southbank and across the City of London to discover and enjoy. It’s the first step free statue hunt in the UK, hosted by the Children’s charity Whizz Kidz supporting young wheel chair users.” Continue reading Morph’s Epic Art Adventure London (2023) – Art Trail Review

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Five Days in Tuscany – Memories of Pisa and the beginning of an adventure.

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“With a few hours on our hands to visit this landmark before our train to Florence, with the sun on our backs and a desire to stretch our legs after a two hour flight we hit the rubber trail through the city centre to the tower, Pisa has a welcoming charm and feel away from the station, though perhaps lacking a distinctive style, the cobbled roads and street cafes had a very European feel that was refreshing after a period of time away from visiting the continent in the last year or two. You felt that energy building as you approach the cathedral and tower, the sound of excited voices and tour guides suggestive of what’s about to transpire” Continue reading Five Days in Tuscany – Memories of Pisa and the beginning of an adventure.

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Fort Worth Botanic Gardens – Fort Worth Texas, USA

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“When you imagine the State of Texas, a Botanical Garden doesn’t immediately come to mind however it’s credit to the city and a fascinating place to visit in it’s own right. It’s a tranquil, quiet and peaceful open space in a growing and expanding urban environment that provides an area of natural beauty for resident and visitor alike to enjoy at their leisure.” Continue reading Fort Worth Botanic Gardens – Fort Worth Texas, USA

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Preserving Memories and an Experience With Picture Books

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“The preservation of memories and experiences, beyond the digital ether has grown in the cultural domain in recent years. Reflecting a desire and will to have a physical manifestation of these critical, positive moments in our lives and having a tangible reward to showcase these efforts. In recent years, the growth and resurgence of polaroid photography has expanded into a niche but thriving brand and market for the Instagram Generation in a similar way to the enduring popularity of vinyl records. Both of these media types reflect a desire and longing for a sense of tradition and I would argue a physical, tangible product to cherish and retain.” Continue reading Preserving Memories and an Experience With Picture Books