SILVER BIRCH TREES

Silver Birch Trees and plants gently sway to the rhythm of the wind as it weaves it's way through these woods. I think the white plants in the foreground and beyond, covering the wood floor are 'wild garlic.'

Millington Wood, Near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project 2002-.

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SPECIAL BREED

I heard some sad news today, Kenneth Harman, another of the veterans that I once knew and photographed, way back in 2001 for my final assignment for my BA Honours degree course has passed away.

My sincere condolences to his wife, and all his family. I remember very clearly when I knocked at their bungalow's front door. They lived just round the corner from my eldest niece and her family.

The first thing Pearl (his wife) said to me was: "You look worn out," can I ask you some questions: "Do you get tired easily?, do you get thirsty and have to drink a lot of water?, do you have to get up during the night to go for a pee?"  Come in and let me check your blood sugar levels. This she did (I think I was 13.4). She then explained to me that both her and her husband Kenneth were diabetic.

So that's how I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. If it was not for Pearl doing my blood sugar levels and telling me to tell my GP what she had said, and found. I might have been waiting a long time before this was diagnosed and it could have made my health far worse.

Sadly another WWII veteran passes away, along with all his peers Kenneth was one of a Special Breed, the like of which we will perhaps never see again.

RIP Ken.

POSTS

These wooden posts represent the 306 British Soldiers who where 'Shot at Dawn' by a firing squad of 12 soldiers from their own unit. Many of these soldiers were suffering from shell shock, now known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Each wooden post has a number on it, along with a small metal plaque which gives the soldier's name.

Over the course of the First World War 15 Officers were sentenced to death by firing squad, however all of these were granted a royal pardon!!! The British attempted to deal with Australian soldiers in the same manner, but they were told by Australian Officers in no uncertain words what they could do.

The Shot at Dawn plot is just of many at this poignant and beautiful location. The National Armed Forces Memorial is also located here. Well worth a visit (in my opinion).

The Shot at Dawn Memorial, The National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas, Staffordshire, England. Visit www.thenma.org.uk for more details about this location.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2003-.

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TRUNKS

In this particular monochrome photographic print you can see several  tree trunks on this sloping piece of land.

The Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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TO KNOCK OR NOT?

To knock or not? An interesting question concerning this door. Is that a door handle or a door knocker? What is not in doubt in this monochrome photographic image is the lovely texture present in the wood of this old door, and the brass door handle/knocker. Another rather interesting fact about this picture is the little face just to the left of the key hole?

Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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BRANCH IN A STREAM

Like the title says, a branch in a stream. Willoughby Woods is a location from my childhood year's. It's now a popular spot for biker's to stop here and grab a bite to eat from the small cafe. It's on the road to Cadwell Park near Louth.

Willoughby Woods, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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AT THE IMPERIAL

Three monochrome photographic prints showing my "The Normandy Veterans - Lest We Forget Project," at the Imperial War Museum - Duxford. This was my largest and most notable exhibition to-date. I really appreciated the manner and way in which the staff printed, mounted, framed and presented my photographs.

This happened because I also had another exhibition of this project on exhibition at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Lincoln at the same time, this was autumn 2004.

This venue is a wonderful place to visit and have a day out. Located here is the Museum of my old former Regiment - The Royal Anglian Regiment and Memorial, Air Space Exhibition Hall, American Air Museum and The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum, and Battle of Britain Exhibition.

The Land Warfare Hall, The Imperial War Museum, Duxford near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

From my The Normandy Veterans - Lest We Forget Project, 1998-2002.

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ABBEY

The wonderful archways, columns and brickwork in the ruins of this old Abbey.

Fountains Abbey, Near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England.

From no specific project as such, circa 2005.

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AVENUE OF TREES

Looking from the Pickering Road end, towards the Anlaby Park Road end of this popular park. The trees featured are Poplar trees.

Peter Pan & Costello Park, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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NIGHT-TIME TREE MOVEMENT

In this monochrome photographic print, the tree on the right is still but the rest of the nearby trees display movement due to a long shutter speed and the wind coming off the nearby River Humber.

Near Victoria Pier, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2003-.

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WOODLAND AT DANE'S DYKE

Featured in this monochrome photographic print are trees and grass which have shadows cast upon them by the summer afternoon sunshine. A peaceful and serene scene in this Local Nature Reserve.

Dane's Dyke, Near Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2003-.

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FLAG AND FENCE SHADOWS

The red flag is flying and the afternoon sun casts shadows onto the sand from the wooden picket style fence. At Donna Nook, which is used by the RAF for bombing practice out on the vast sand flats at low tide. This is also a Nature Reserve which is managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Every autumn grey seals come ashore to give birth to their young.

Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, England.

From my Traces from Along the Edge Project, 2003-.

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ARBOREAL MOVEMENT

Featured in this monochrome photographic print is a drystone wall in the foreground, with trees in the middle distance moving in the wind.

Near Rosedale Abbey, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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SMOOTH FLOW

A slow shutter speed as resulted in very smooth looking water flowing over rocks.

The Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, England.

From no specific project as such.

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NISSEN HUT WINDOW

This photographic print features the old and weathered wooden framed window of an old Nissen Hut. The texture and detail is very good in the rusty walls panels and wooden frame of the window.

Near Scampton, Lincolnshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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