As a photographer ideas occasionally pop into my head for an image or series of photographs that I think would be really striking or interesting. Regrettably these little opportunities often get missed, or I just never get round to doing them. I'm a busy man these days, but making time for these little escapades and experiments is something I've decided I should really improve on.
The last time I did this I took one of my favourite shots (the watercress farmer above). I really love this image. I like the man and his proud expression, but I also like the colours, the textures, and the way his two Border Collies were looking at me and him - It really draws you into the photograph.
I entered this image into the National Portrait Gallery Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize a couple of years ago, but sadly they didn't rate it as I do and it didn't get through to the final exhibition. Mind you very few of the 10,000 entrants do! I'm proud of this photograph, and it now hangs on the wall by our dining table.
Shortly after I entered the portrait prize I had another idea, but for a series of portraits this time. At this stage I won't disclose what my idea is, but I have finally decided to make time time to start on the project this Friday, and I'm very excited about it indeed. It should provide a fascinating insight into rather unusual, and largely unseen society.
Watch this space - All will be revealed in due course!
