https://vimeo.com/485439226 'Journey' is a series of images taken in the woods near Grange village in Cumbria. They are representative of the transformative effect of a woodland walk that makes reference to the stages of Joseph Campbell's 'Heroes Journey' and drawing on the mythologies of Woodland spaces. From a psycho-analytical perspective, the forest and woodland are …
Reworking Assignment two
Click image to view digital book Why is it so difficult to choose 12 images? As documented previously, I used my week's holiday in the Lake district to reshoot Assignment two. I think the images are successful. I've spent so long agonising over which images to include, I've forgotten what I was going to write. …
Old normal
Selfie I've been lucky enough this week to have a holiday in the Lake District. It feels like something very normal at last. The first two days have been glorious weather, the kind that you can confidently NOT pack a waterproof. I needed to get out for walk. What I've learnt over the years, is …
Tutor feedback for Assignment two
Tutor report 2Download I saw the email come through last night before I went to bed and had a quick read. I did brace myself a bit and I'm grateful to my tutor for being kind and constructive. The bottom line is that this was unfinished, muddled and overly complicated. I was thinking back to …
Learning post processing
I was a bit quick to send my images to my tutor for Assignment two. I had planned to try some visual effects but when I realised that I wasn't going to able to get out for another day, I 'cobbled together' what I thought was the best that I already had. With time available, …
Assignment two – A Journey, Tutor submission
Interpretation of the brief Walking is a big part of my life. I would say it's my biggest joy. I like the whole experience from planning a route, preparing my kit, climbing a hill, battling the elements, even getting lost, and eventually reaching a destination (even if that's back where I started). At no other …
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The Heroes journey and a psychological perspective
Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell is probably best known for his book, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" which was first published in 1949. Campbell is particularly interested in mythology. What he proposes is that all great myths/stories/religion follow broadly the same narrative: 'The Hero's journey'. (Hero’s Journey Steps: 10 Stages to Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, 2020) …
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Photographic Journeys
Using the keyword "journey', I searched Lensculture magazine online which revealed numerous results. I decided to trawl through the projects and pick out some of the visual cues that helped to depict the subject of a journey. Farrah Karapetian - Relief The title of this project, "Relief" refers to refugees crossing a body of water. …
The Forest – myths, folklore, fairytales
A test shot from a recent outing to Rendlesham forest Mythology, Folklore and Fairytales The forest occupies a series of complex associations within our collective consciousness. It is a place of mystery and magic, the setting for many fairytales. It represents something ancient and enduring, a place to find shelter and forage for food. It …
Reflection on assignment two progress and consolidating a direction
Whilst I'm still writing up my research posts for assignment two, I've had a couple of days out and about in Rendlesham forest. I wanted to get some practice in and experiment a bit. I forgot to take the attachment for my tripod on the first visit, so shot handheld all day. At first I …
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Landscape, Place and Environment 