An Exmoor Panorama


A Spectacular New Photographic Book by Peter Hendrie

Exmoor, one of the most precious landscapes in Britain, presents an ever-changing kaleidoscope of views through time and place. From its dramatic and unspoiled coastline, tumbling rivers, hanging woods and bleak moorlands, to picturesque villages and contour-hugging farms, seen through the seasons Exmoor offers a picture of unending variety.

From his base at the heart of the Moor, international-award-winning photographer Peter Hendrie has spent years capturing Exmoor in its many moods. But now, uniquely, he presents his vision in a series of stunning images in large-scale panoramic format. For the first time in published form, his exceptional work is displayed in a book made to fit the image rather than - as is so often the case - the other way around. The depth and quality of each picture is realized superbly in this mouth-watering volume, perhaps the most stunning ever to appear on this incomparable place.

Yet the genius of Peter Hendrie is to go beyond the merely attractive of simply photogenic: in 70 works of photographic art he captures the true essence of each of his subjects with an understanding and sympathy that only a man of the Moor can bring. Every magnificently presented image conveys the real passion he feels for the place he calls home.


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Light & Land Tutor

Peter has been recognised for his outstanding work in photography, and has recently become a tutor for the photographic group Light & Land. The Exmoor White Horse Inn has for the last few years been the base for Light & Land Photographic Holiday's led by Charlie Waite. The most recent workshop was led by Nick Meers, who specialises in panoramic photography. Also Practical Photography magazine has organised social photographic weekends, where like minded people get together for a fun informative weekend, which was led by the then PP's editor William Cheung and assisted by Peter Hendrie. Peter has a vast local knowledge of some of the most spectacular locations found on Exmoor.

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Venice Carnival 01/02/2008 - 06/02/2008

It is difficult to imagine that a collection of men, originating as legend has it from Illyria, chose to initiate the building of the settlement that would become Venice upon the most feeble of island foundations: marsh, mud and silt! The true early origins of this highly improbable city are hard to corroborate as fable and fact are woven through its early history. The Venice we see today is a city that could so easily be a product of one’s imagination and this magical place conveys to today’s visitor much of what might have been seen and experienced over the last millennium and a half.

Venice was once Europe’s supreme trading republic with the most powerful navy in the Adriatic. The republic’s great wealth led to the construction of some of Europe’s finest architecture, from the Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance periods. Nowhere else can one see such a remarkable medley of architectural styles, and this, along with the city’s 410 bridges, will present a never-ending series of opportunities to the photographic eye.

Visiting Venice for the first time many people feel that they have already travelled here in their imaginations. Literature, painting and, latterly, the cinema have all contributed to embedding the city’s mythical nature into our minds.

For early risers amongst our party, a fine dawn across the Piazza San Marco will both abide in the memory and become a fabulous image. Nothing could be more poetic than to stand on the Rialto Bridge looking westwards in the winter months as the soft evening sun reflects and radiates in slippery golden ribbons across the black lacquer of the gondola prow.

Away from the splendours of this captivating city, nowhere could be more contrasting than the delightful island of Burano. On a sunny day the houses, with their toy town appearance, colourfully reminiscent of liquorice allsorts, spill their wiggling reflections into the canals providing the photographer with tantalising imagery.

Venice is surely made for photography!

This is an intensive workshop timed to coincide with the magnificent Venice Carnival, celebrated since the 13th century.  As well as making images of the wonderful Venetian architecture, canals and gondolas we will also focus on the “poseurs” in their fabulous costumes.  Desi's wonderful talent for people and portraiture plus the party atmosphere of the Carnival - the combination makes it a tour not to be missed!

Desi will be assisted on this tour by Peter Hendrie.

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Travel Photographer of The Year Category Winner 2006!

In 2006, Peter entered various pieces if his work into a number of categories in the Annual Travel Photographer of the Year competition. The categories that he entered included the Wild Portfolio, North of 30 Degrees Portfolio and the Iconic Portfolio. He came 6th in the Wild Portfolio Category and 5th in the North of 30 Degrees Portfolio Category.

However, it was his eye catching work of Paris By Night that achieved his greatest success in this years competition. He won the Iconic category for this years competition with his images of Paris By Night which he took whilst on holiday in France. The Travel Photographer Of The Year Competition Organisers from the website www.tpoty.com described this category as " The portfolio theme 'Iconic' gave broad scope for interpretation and this was reflected in the top placed portfolios. A religious pilgrimage and a classic journey both featured but British photographer and category winner, Peter Hendrie, chose iconic features of Paris by night, captured as stunning panoramic images, as his interpretation of the theme ".

ICONIC CATEGORY WINNER 2006

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