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The North East: Greetings Cards and Postcards
Now added to our Etsy Shop: a selection of greetings cards and postcards created with images captured from the North East of England. These images were created from original photographs, captured by local County Durham based photographer Martin Hurton. This series of images features some iconic landmarks and…
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Rocking the Boat: Annabelle
The Isles of Lewis and Harris, known for its picturesque beaches and rugged coastline, hold another story. A poignant sight scattered among the harbours and shores: abandoned boats left to decay among the elements. Once proud vessels are now left to perish in the harsh seas and salty…
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The Outer Hebrides: Greetings Card Collection
Now added to our Etsy Shop: a selection of greetings cards created with images captured on the Isles of Harris and Lewis. These images were created from original photographs captured by photographer Martin Hurton, during visits to the Isles of Lewis, Harris and Scalpay in 2023 and 2024.…
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Etsy Shop now Live and New Products Added
Our Etsy Shop is now up and running with new products being added regularly. Still Art Gallery Shop Our Etsy Shop is dedicated to photographic and digital artworks, and is called the Still Art Gallery Shop. This best describes the shop products and function. A place to display,…
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Capturing the Blue Hour: An pre-dawn visit to Seaham Lighthouse
In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world is still wrapped in slumber and the sky begins to don its blue cloak, lies a time photographers affectionately call the “blue hour.” It’s a magical time, a fleeting window where the world seems to hold its breath, and…
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How To: Intentional Camera Movement
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is a technique where the photographer intentionally moves the camera during an exposure. Instead of maintaining stillness and freezing a moment in time ICM employs controlled motion to create dynamic, often abstract images. Think of it like panning, except there’s no subject to follow…