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The man who coined the word ‘snapshot’ : Sir John Herschel

The term snapshot was coined in 1860 by Sir John Herschel, who saw the aiming and quick snapping of the camera shutter as analogous to the quick aim and snap of a gun trigger used in hunting. Although Herschel envisioned pictures being made quickly at the snap of the camera shutter as early as 1860, snapshot photography did not really come into existence for another 20 years. This was the result of increased film speeds and hand-held cameras, which made it possible to capture both the moment and the movement.

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Flower Fairy

Here’s a flower fairy I met recently. Quite a make up job, I think you’ll agree.

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Spring is on it’s way!

Lambs at Goodwood this morning, enjoying a bright brisk morning.

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Rome meditation

I love the contrast of scale with the figure sitting at the base.

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The great John Surtees

I photographed the great John Surtees a few times. This shot is from 2010.

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Sigiriya in Central Province of Sri Lanka

Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is an ancient rock fortress located in Central Province of Sri Lanka. The site is of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Today it is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

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Reflections on a river

A shot from one of my very few boat trips around the West Country. This would be around 1987-ish.

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Carved stone foot. Israel, 2000.

I photographed this carved Stone Foot, part of a very large statue, in Israel in around 2000. We see them now as interesting Roman artefacts, but back when this was made of course, the Romans were the occupying forces, and the oppressors if the ancient Israelite people.

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Gorilla

I photographed this at Bristol Zoo many years ago. I know this feeling!

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Concorde

I shot this picture of the fabulous Concorde flying over Brands Hatch in 1986. I so wish it was still flying today. Such a beauty.