Author: Amanda

  • Female Vampires of Hammer Horror

    Female vampires of Hammer Horror is a collection of my thoughts and fantasies from long ago. I find that even to this day, the cult films of Hammer Horror still inspire my horror photography work. Undoubtedly, Hammer Horror films of the late 50’s and early 70’s play their part in the history of the female… Read more

    Female Vampires of Hammer Horror
  • Ghosts in Cemeteries

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    Ghosts in cemeteries, have you seen any? A lot of people ask me if I see any ghosts while taking photographs in cemeteries. Well to begin with, I have had a couple of odd experiences, but I am very sceptical. My account of Ghosts in Cemeteries So, let me begin with the time I was… Read more

    Ghosts in Cemeteries
  • St James Cemetery at Night

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    St James Cemetery in Liverpool is the place of many hauntings, but that doesn’t scare me visiting it at night. This is especially so when the fog is descending. The light streaming through the trees creates wonderful images that are well worth capturing. While creating this post, my research reveals that it is not only… Read more

    St James Cemetery at Night
  • Kensal Green Cemetery

    Kensal Green Cemetery is an obvious place to visit during a trip to London, especially if you are a taphophile. Our reason for visiting London, was to see an exhibition of some of the late Sir Simon Marsden‘s beautiful photography. Green and Stone were responsible for hosting the event and I enjoyed it immensely. Of… Read more

    Kensal Green Cemetery
  • Churches of Powys

    Churches of Powys features a collection of my favourite photographs of churches from my recent trip to Wales. Wales has always been a favourite place of mine to visit. Our latest trip is to a little place called Whitton in Powys. Why there I hear you ask? Well, our weekend break this time was down… Read more

    Churches of Powys
  • A Sign-Seeker by Thomas Hardy

    A Sign-Seeker by Thomas Hardy is a wonderful graveyard poem that I recently became aware of. Therefore, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to share it here with you. Also, I will showcase some of my favourite graveyard photographs that I feel complement his poetry. Graveyard Poets To begin with, in the 18th… Read more

    A Sign-Seeker by Thomas Hardy