Having done the class I tried to put it into practice to take photos that told a better story of my holiday in Devon, UK.

I was really pleased with my attempts at capturing something that was moving. I spent several hours as a passenger in the car and learnt how to photograph the caravan that we were towing. (cover image)

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 1 - student project

I then used that skill later on to capture the water at one of our favourite rivers on Dartmoor.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 2 - student project

I tried to play with reflections too, to show the context of the photo. I love the sky reflected in the rock pool and also the organic/inorganic contrasts.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 3 - student project

The reflection in my dogs eye is of me taking the photo. I just snapped when he looked right at me.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 4 - student project

Contrasting organic and inorganic is something that fascinates me. A tiny Dor Beetle on the road surface just highlighted the iridescence.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 5 - student project

The size of the wheel left behind in an old quarry also looked like a little cog from an old wrist watch - strangely out of place in the natural landscape.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 6 - student project

I wish I had got the lichen better in focus but I just love the way its tiny form matches the hills behind. Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 7 - student project

Even when the setting is stunning we sometimes focus on what is right in front of us.

Story Telling on holiday in Devon - image 8 - student project

Thank you for all the classes - they are so interesting and accessible for a beginner like me.

Jen Burt

Artist

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