HAPPY ST. GEORGE'S DAY

To all English people out there. A very happy Saint George's Day. Saint George is the patron Saint of England. The St. George's cross is on our countries flag. I think this dates back to the Crusades (Knight's Templar, Richard the Lion Heart etc).

Saint George is the mystical slayer of a Dragon (and I don't think it was the 'Welsh' Dragon either). Mind you in present day England we have to be very aware of the SNP.

VARYING CONTRASTS

Shadows and shafts of sunlight bounce around in this monochrome photographic print.

Peak District, Derbyshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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MORE THAN ONE

Carvings on a Tree. This practice (or vandalism) which ever way you look at it. Is clearly seen on this tree, where more than one carving is seen. Personally I see this has damaging a living organism (mind you it is not as damaging as cutting down a tree and/or damaging an innocent sapling).

Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR MANY

In this monochrome photographic print, is an actual original section of the 'Death Railway' from Burma. Where the Japanese during WWII treated British, and other Allied POWs with utter contempt and cruelty, and used them has forced labour to build this railway line through thick jungle, which in turn resulted in the death of thousands of Allied POWs.

Now this is one thing that really cheeses me off , I normally don't get political or annoyed on here but this is one thing that really makes me fume. Because in my own humble opinion both the Japanese and British Government's have treated surviving British and Allied POWs with a total lack of respect, concern and indifference.

The Japanese government have never issued an apology for the way and manner in which the Japanese Imperial Army treated Allied POWs. Nor have the few dwindling POWs ever received compensation (from the Japanese).

The National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

You may not think that the following article as nothing to do with photography, but I would strongly disagree with you. It has a personal connection with me in more than just one aspect.

After browsing in a well-known local discount store, I came across a book, whose title caught my eye (not too mention the design on the front cover). Several years ago now I did an assignment for a Higher National Diploma (Design) Photography course that I was on at Bradford College.

There are prints from that assignment on here (The Remembrance Series). I was looking at the link between the act of remembrance and the symbolic link with flowers (hence me being drawn to this book). I actually had one exhibition of this assignment in a Florist's shop, so there is another tenuous link between my photography and this book.

Anyway back to this book, if you have never read it, I can highly recommend it. The saying never judge a book by it's cover is very true for this book. After reading it I can highly recommend this wonderful book.

It is entitled 'The Language of Flowers' by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Buy yourself a copy. It is an excellent read.

WOOD IN A LAKE

A large piece of wood floats in this lake. With woodland on the far bank.

Clumber Park, Near Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, England.

From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-.

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