Bathsheba (Auschimbley). English Climbing Rose

Please say hello to Bathsheba*. This rather delicious creation has been unveiling an abundance of stunning roses during our last mini heatwave here in the UK… they are almost too beautiful to describe.** It was planted last summer during lockdown. I think the flowers may symbolise how we might be emerging with a collective surge of energy and creativity. However… for now I think I shall make a mug of tea and just look at it for a while.

*The name was inspired by the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd.

**Apricot-yellow buds open to shallowly cupped, many petalled rosettes. They are a beautiful blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving the overall impression of apricot, with creamy outer petals. There is a superb floral myrrh fragrance, with hints of honey and Tea. It forms a short, vigorous climber. Bred By David Austin

World Beard And Moustache Championships 2019 – Antwerp

I shot over 300 portraits of the best beards and moustaches from around the world. Shot on the 19th May 2019 at the World Beard And Moustache Championships in Antwerp. The event is biannual. Think Olympic for the hirsute and you’ll get the idea.

 

 

A short film. Vincent Kamp: Painter.

A short film exploring how and why realist painter Vincent Kamp does what he does. Vincent discusses his journey of learning and passion for the human form and how he developed and honed his skills as a painter. Shot in his studio in England.

Directed by Iain Crockart
Camera and Sound: Iain Crockart and Patrick Spilsbury
Edited by Iain Crockart and Dan Crinnion
Music composed by Olli Cunningham ollicunningham.com
Vincent Kamp is represented by clarendonfineart.com

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Click here to watch the film.

UK Election: Hung Parliament… again.

London Tattoo Convention 2016

Beauty in decay

Already the leaves are beginning to fall.

Tom. 16 years, 7 months and 4 days old

Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100

Over 26,000 riders take part in this rather tough 100 mile charity fundraising cycle event. Here’s are just a few of the many.

Frank the Fly

When this rather large fly left this mortal coil it landed with a bump on the table, then turned turtle and flapped it’s wings for the last time… I think I’ll call him Frank.

No One Knows.

Unknown Path Of Life. Poem by Katja Mansueta

Restless
But not powerless
Unstoppable thoughts
Mind urges for opportunity

Heart speaks to me

I follow you, my heart
Don’t know why exactly, but I do so

You know why
I have faith
You don’t feel well in this world
Full of rejection, ignorance and arrogance
Greed, lust and Hatred

Where do you lead me to, my heart?
Where is the place, where you will feel well?