One of the joys of the summer in Devon is visiting the gardens that are open to the public through the National Garden Scheme. Over the years, we have explored many hidden treasures that are being lovingly cared for by their owners. This year, we made it to Heathercombe, located in a secluded valley near Hound Tor on Dartmoor. Continuing my 'sense of place' project, I noted down the key words about the garden from the website before our visit, with the aim of generating image

A few weeks later, I returned to Emsworthy, this time with a friend who was visiting Devon for a few days. Born and raised on a farm on the moor, she has a deep-rooted connection to Dartmoor, gathering up its moments to sustain her until the next time she can return. We wandered along the paths and beside the old stone walls, listening to the cuckoos calling across the open moor. I was so pleased that there were still some bluebells for my friend to enjoy, although they were

One of my photography projects this year is to explore the concept of 'a sense of place'. I have signed up to this challenge with fellow members of the RPS South West Group with the aim of producing a panel of 10 images that convey the character of a place. Sounds doable, right? I am a keen photographer, I go to lots of places to take photos. And yet, I am already discovering that it is going to be quite a challenge! A little research suggests that, to portray a 'sense of pla

I have been fortunate to have participated in several of @charlottebellamy's workshops and have learned a lot, particularly about ICM...