Morocco 2010: Marrakech Movement, Colours and Textures

A world away from the vineyards, safaris and huge shopping malls in Cape Town Wharf, Langa is a township where the Apartheid government sought to control Black South Africans, yet the people forged a tight-knit community that resisted and persevered. Today it’s a vibrant place that educates visitors on its history and suffering through the heritage museum, and welcomes you to explore the Arts & Culture Centre, as well as walking streets full of play, small businesses, and food stalls serving the community.

Whilst recovering from an elbow operation, I got sucked into watching a bunch of photographers on Youtube. All of whom shot Analogue. I bought myself a Pentax 17 - a brand new half-frame camera and I'd take it with me to Phyisotherapy, walking into Town and taking the bud home after. Shot between September and October, this is the first roll from the Pentax, and my first 35mm roll since 1999!

Recovery from an elbow operation has left me rusty. Both photography-wise and physically & mentally, with a series of panic attacks. I popped down to this event to try and ease myself back in. The photos aren't great, and I could feel the panic rising every second I was there. But, I held it together and it's an important step forward.

I'd love to own my own boat so that I could sail around the islands many coves and bays taking photos of all the sea-life. Maybe one day, but in the meantime I have to content myself with the occasional trip on the tourist trips and hope the wildlife isn't being shy that day. These are from two boat tours that summer.

December 2012

A clogmaker in Zaandam, Netherlands demonstrates how he crafts the famous wooden shoes.

A dull but crisp morning walk around Greenwich Market a few days before Christmas. I knew there would be Christmas lights all over so shot with a star filter. I'm still not sure that was the right call, but it's good to try something different occasionally.

I tried my hand (with a lot of assistance) at batik painting in Kasongan, Indonesia.