PEACEFUL PLOT

The above monochrome photographic print features a white stone statue and wooden posts that represents the 302 British soldiers who were 'Shot at Dawn,' by their own side during World War One.

It is therefore perhaps appropriate that I have selected this particular image to upload bearing in mind that this country is now remembering and commemorating the 100th Anniversary and start of this terrible war.

If you have never visited this location before, then I would advise you to do so. It is a wonderful, peaceful and emotive location. Located here also is the National Armed Forces Memorial. Visit: http://www.thenma.org.uk for further details.

The Shot at Dawn Plot, The National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas near Lichfield, Staffordfordshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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SUNSHINE THROUGH THE TREES

This monochrome photographic print is perhaps just a little on the dark side. But I feel that this enhances the mood of the print. I like the way that the sun shining through the tree on the left picks out and highlights the texture and shape of the cobbled pavement.

Charlotte Street Mews, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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3 TREES

As the title says. 3 trees with movement in the ferns (slow shutter speed).

Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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SCANNING MISTAKE

I have deleted some of my recent posts, because I noticed that I had not scanned the prints in properly. There was a slight pink tinge to some of the scanned prints.

As such that was my mistake (I did not notice this until after I had uploaded the images). I usually use an excellent Epsom scanner that I have had for a long while now. So I am going back to using that.

I have a second scanner (that one of my neighbours kindly gave me). It's a HP 3- in-1 type machine (scan, print and copy). I had forgot to desaturate the prints after scanning, which gets rid of the pink tinge.

Also things should be much better and clearer, because a friend has re-calibrated my monitor.

I should point out that I am not the person when it comes to all this modern technology. But I get by (with a little help from my friends). Just thought I'd mention that, in case anyone was wondering what the heck was going on.

INCOMING TIDE

The incoming tide can be seen entering this cave. Time to move on. This monochrome photograph has been sepia toned.

Just a note: if you are going to be photographing at a coastal location then obviously you need to be careful. Check the weather forecast and tide times in advance. Wear a strong pair of boots (that support your ankles) because it can be very difficult terrain. Make sure you have an exit route should you get caught out with the incoming tide. If possible have someone else accompany you.

Thornwick Bay near Flambrough Head, East Yorkshire, England.

From my The Next Wave Project, 1996-97.

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PLEASANT?

Not the most exciting of photographs. But sometimes that's the way it is. A busy urban road, which previously used to be the route of a railway track (I know that because has a child I used to live in this area). The large dot in the sky by the way is a large balloon advertising a car sale.

Mount Pleasant, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Barriers Project, 1997-98.

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REUNITED

FORMER OWNER REUNITED WITH M2 AFTER 30 YEARS

A PHOTOGRAPHER As told how he was reunited with his first Leica, an M2, after three decades. Paul Salmon bought the second-hand Leica M2 in 1982 after finishing a documentary photography course in Newport, South Wales, run by Magnum photographer David Hurn.

Paul used it on newspaper and magazine photographic assignments worldwide - until 1984 when he sold it to a shop in Leeds as part of a plan to upgrade his camera equipment. Fortunately, Paul had decided to have his name engraved on the camera body beforehand.

'I never saw my old M2 again...until now,' Salmon told AP. On Boxing Day 2013, I received an email from the new owner of my first-ever Leica. 'It transpired that he had bought the camera from a Spanish University lecturer living in Madrid, although (the new owner) is based in Paris.

'Intrigued by the engraving on the back, he had decided to try an online search for "P Salmon" - and found my website. 'The "reunion" was certainly a joyful one.'

From an article in the News Section of the 15th February 2014 issue of Amateur Photographer magazine.

LONE ROSE

A lone rose photographed with just available natural light. Focus was on the head of this flower, a shallow depth of field then throws out of focus the leafs and stem of this flower. It was then sepia and selenium toned to give this subtle but very effective final look and finish.

Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From an assignment for a Higher National Diploma in (Design) Photography Course, circa 1999, entitled: "Flowers for the Fallen."

SILVER BIRCH TREE AND LIGHTS

There is plenty going on in this photograph. The very graphic and sharp edges of the metal hand rails lead you into the picture. The white lights can be seen in the Silver Birch tree (central - middle distance). Taken one very cold and damp winter's evening, just before Christmas.

Central Library, City Centre, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project 2003-.

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