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Tehidy Woods
The first place I wanted to visit to test my infrared filters was my place of solace, Tehidy Country Park. I could spend hours sitting by...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 10, 20213 min read
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Truro Cathedral
One of the most recognised landmarks of Cornwall, Truro Cathedral is a stunning piece of gothic revival architecture built between 1880...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 9, 20212 min read
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Wheal Coates
One of the most photographed sites in Cornwall, the old tin mine of Wheal Coates is easily recognised by its three engine houses...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 8, 20213 min read
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Carn Brea
A welcome sight to anyone entering western Cornwall, the 90ft tall Celtic cross sits atop the hill of Carn Brea, as it has done for...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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Trewidden Gardens
From the Lost Gardens of Heligan to Glendurgan, from Lanhydrock to Trelissick, Cornwall is home to a number of beautiful gardens....
Liz Jenkin
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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Perranporth
Perranporth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cornwall. The three mile expanse of golden sand attracts families and even...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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Saint Michael's Mount
How better to end a project documenting Cornwall through infrared than with a sunset over Saint Michael's Mount? This iconic tidal island...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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Promotion and Exhibition
To promote my infrared project, I created a dedicated Instagram account - infraredcornwall (left). I also took over the FdA group...
Liz Jenkin
Jan 3, 20212 min read
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Jan 2, 20210 min read
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Evaluation
I had initially set out to photograph key locations in Cornwall in infrared, using a converted digital camera and some specialist film....
Liz Jenkin
Jan 1, 20212 min read
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Self-Directed Production Proposal
Aphantasia is the inability to visualise things in your head. Try as I might, I cannot conjure up an image in my "mind's eye", whereas...
Liz Jenkin
May 25, 20203 min read
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Research
Meghann Riepenhoff - Cyanotypes A photographer whose work I have been drawn to is Meghann Riepenhoff. Her work with cyanotypes is...
Liz Jenkin
May 24, 20203 min read
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Cyanotype Experiments
Cyanotypes are one of the key ways I want to evoke the feeling of being on the beach. Their beautiful blue tones conjure up an image of...
Liz Jenkin
May 22, 20207 min read
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Watergrams and Caffenol-C
I was inspired by Susan Derges' watergrams and wanted to create my own. I wasn't sure how to do it, as I had no access to a darkroom or...
Liz Jenkin
May 20, 20202 min read
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Beach Photos
Initially, I was hoping to go to various beaches around Cornwall and take photos. I was aiming to showcase some images and convert others...
Liz Jenkin
May 18, 20203 min read
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Cyanotypes
These are the final cyanotypes that I will bind into a book. I have chosen each one for its depiction of the beach, sand or water. Some...
Liz Jenkin
May 15, 20201 min read
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Proposal
My initial idea was to create a short documentary about the history of mining in Cornwall. I would have explored the reality of life...
Liz Jenkin
May 9, 20204 min read
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Research - Sally Mitchell
Sally Mitchell is a creative and commercial photographer based in Cornwall. She is regularly commissioned by local businesses to take...
Liz Jenkin
May 8, 20203 min read
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Plan
I have been thinking about which of Bill Nichols' six documentary modes to follow. It may be that each section of my work is approached...
Liz Jenkin
May 7, 20202 min read
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Final products
For my final products, I have chosen three duos - two cyanotypes on fabric, two cyanotypes on A1 paper, and two books with cyanotypes and...
Liz Jenkin
May 2, 20201 min read
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