Hello Hello, so I’ve started selling some of my photography prints. I’ve chosen two of my favourite shots of 2020. This is a little bit of background reading for those who have the prints or are thinking of getting them.
The Wizard Tree
(A4 – 350gsm silk, Double Matt) 
This was a photo taken in Nov 2020 at Warton crag. It’s a beautiful limestone outcrop full to the brim with hard bouldering. Overlooking Morcombe bay the sunsets you get from the top are ridiculous. Towards the end of a bouldering mission with two good friends, I went for a solo walk to inspect the rock and scout for anything interesting. I headed toward the direction of a rumoured stone monolith, I quickly found it and headed toward the rock formation to inspect climbing potential. Around the corner of a massive boulder, I found a small grove of trees growing amongst the boulders. That’s when I saw the Wizard Tree, I instantly knew that this tree was the wizard in the local area. Interesting how he grew atop a rock. In his old age, Ivy stems have surrounded his lower half, giving him a magnificent beard of nature. Although he was no more central than any other tree in the area, he seemed to be the most important tree there, commanding respect and attention. So a snagged a photo to capture this brilliantly sacred thing, bowed then left. I’ve since been back one other time to check upon him, he’s doing just fine and would probably love a visit from you.
The Herdsman of Etive
(A3 – 350gsm silk, Double Matt) 
This photo was taken on the 24th of Dec 2020 at about 8.00 am about 5 minutes after I accidentally ran over my family’s Christmas presents. (they mostly survived) I was heading home after my night Wild Scamping in the Lost Valley near Glencoe. The area around was saturated in golden light and every mountain in the area looked magnificent. However, one peak amongst them all is a perfect symbol of ruggedness and intimidation, The peak of The Buachaille. (meaning Herdsman of Etive) The mountain is almost entirely circled by the River Etive hence the name. I’ve never climbed this gnarled chunk of rock but it’s certainly on my list.
I’ve been taking photos for over 4 years now, I’ve still got a lot to learn but it’s something I love doing. If you are lovely enough to buy a print you’d be massively supporting me on this little journey of mine, helping me do more of what I love doing most.
Take it easy, Love yourself.
Petey