Thursday 6th July 2023 and once more I finished work and made the 18:08 bus down to The Hive for Amanda Aiton’s excellent digital photography exhibition. Afterwards we had a quick chat about using film, a whole new world of photography for her.
Mostly of the natural world and creatures around Blackpool, these pictures are beautifully composed and framed. Where black and white has been employed, the contrast is spot on; where colour, the images are vibrant. The images have a distinct otherworldly quality. These would grace any wall.
“During the Covid lockdown, I started using my one hour per day exercise allowance to visit Stanley Park with my camera, photographing birds and squirrels. I got to know some of them. This really helped my mental health during what was a difficult time, it’s really calming. I hope that this shows up well in these photographs.
“In addition, I do enjoy macro-photography and the mindful experience that is microscopy. It’s just nice getting really close to the subject. Normally people would just walk past – this makes you stop and look closer and I really enjoy that.”
