St Margaret's Church, Catmore

Today started with a full English breakfast which is the unhealthiest yet best way to start a day.  They say breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a pauper; well I got the first one and last one right.

Today was going to be about the weather; a first for me but then it was based on what I could do for my photographic distinction project.  If was going to be sunny like yesterday it was going to be another day of outside but as it turned out it was overcast with showers.  This meant an indoor photographic session and now that I have my antique bible prop there was only one place to go, St Margaret’s church in Catmore.

So after a shower it was time to get into photography mode, gear prepared, necessary clothing on but this time I took a flask of coffee and something to eat.  I did not want thirst or my sugar levels interrupting this shoot.  So with playlist updated it was off to Catmore.

I had a determination within me to nail a number of photographs that I took during my pervious visit which felt incomplete.  I printed the photographs in question off yesterday and scribbled notes on them.  The first thing I did was unclutter the church of everything that was not meant to be there, this meant moving a tall garish sign prompting the churches conservation trust.  Not that I disrespect the trust it's sign just did not fit in and I did put it back when I had finished.  I placed my gear in a discrete corner and sat down to gather my thoughts.

There were a lot of thoughts to gather so I poured a cup of coffee and reviewed the scene in front of me and looked at the prints.  There is no better place to think and gather ones thoughts than in a church whether you are religious or not.  Aside from the wind there is nothing else to disturb you.

Today I entered the church with my hand on my heart, nervous and afraid that I would not be able to deliver on my own expectations.  I have set myself high goals with this project and it is testing me for sure.  I woke this morning refreshed yet tired but was determined to get out and work on the project.  I cannot shake the tiredness yet but I am feeling more refreshed as each day passes.

I spent a few hours in the church, my playlist rocking my ears and driving me on.  Time flew by and before I knew it I had 156 images in the bag and it was time to go home and start to process them.  I want to keep on top of this project so it is important to keep tabs on my progress.  This means that my personal blog is short and sweet and late in the evening. I have a week were I can make a big impact on this project so I am going to make the most of it.

Well here are the results from today; I have to admit I am very pleased with them and the pictures below are now part of my draft panel.

I have to admit it feels so good to be able to create images like those below.  I have spent three years working in and around churches and only now I feel it is being to pay dividends.  Time not wasted for sure.

I hope you like the photographs.

Well that is all for now, until the next time take care.

Si  x