Tag: photography
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Another gem on the western coast of the Isle of Harris, is Luskentyre Beach! A stunning stretch of beach renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters. This picturesque beach is often hailed as one of the most beautiful in the world, boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and islands of the…
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Now added to our Etsy Shop: a selection of greetings cards and postcards created with images surrounding Grimsby and Cleethorpes, NE Lincolnshire. These images were created from original photographs, captured by Martin Hurton, in and around his hometown of Grimsby. This limited series of images reminisces over the historic fishing industry, a walk along “The…
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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 some unique perspectives of classic locations, with…
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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 air of the Outer Hebrides. No longer…
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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. Martin has captured the spirit of the…
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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, browse and shop various original artworks regardless…
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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 colours softly waken. It’s within this ethereal…
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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 or freeze in frame. The background becomes…
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As a photographer I’m often asked “what do you photograph?” My answer is usually “well, anything, I guess”. You see, I don’t really consider myself as having a niche. I have looked to find one but I enjoy photographing such a wide variety of subjects, styles, locations and techniques that it doesn’t seem necessary (or…
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The Butt of Lewis Lighthouse was built in 1862 by David Stevenson. Situated at the north of the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, it also holds the Guinness Book of Records acolade as the windiest spot in the UK. The tower itself is 37m high and stands boldly against the sky, perched on…