Category Archives: Remains

Photo: Orford, Suffolk, 16th August 2011

Myxomatosis (sometimes shortened to “myxi” or “myxo”) is a disease which affects rabbits and is caused by the Myxoma virus. It was first observed in Uruguay in laboratory rabbits in the late 19th century. It was introduced into Australia in … Continue reading →

Early one Sunday morning……this blackbird was not singing, another traffic victim. Photo: Blackbird, Cambridge, July 2011

This ‘remains’ was treated in the same way as the post of 26th June.  Some way to go, but making progress. Breydon Water, Norfolk, 1st July 2011

The first ‘Remains’ post for some time.  Original taken on G11, desaturated in Lightroom, sepia preset applied then various other tweaks.  This is more the effect I have been looking for. Photo: Magpie, Cambridge, 26th June 2011

The fourth element of Remains: an abandoned and vandalised bicycle left on the verge.  The metal adds a new element to the largely organic and natural materials of gloves, animals and boats. Photo: St Ives, 24th July 2010

The tones appear to be more consistent with Remains 2. Photo: Aldeburgh, 25th April 2010

I think this is better, if a deal more gruesome.  However, the tones are not consistent with Remains 1. Photo: Toad, Orford 30th August 2010

‘Remains’ is a project I have been thinking about for some time.  The aim is to look at how objects – animals, bicycles, boats and gloves – decay and part merge into the background while retaining their identity.  The images … Continue reading →