March 10th, 2010
Today’s Fan Spot features the lovely LipsTattoo who is a dark artist in her own right.
She paints, draws and sews the most kooky and spooky adornments her twisted little mind can come up with. Visit Lipstattoo Designs to view her work.
LipsTattoo’s Favourite Photograph
“I found it quite hard to choose a single favourite photograph of Amanda’s beautiful work. At first I was instantly grabbed by the Strawberry massacre, just because I enjoyed the juxtaposition of the harsh man-made steel grater and the soft bleeding flesh of the strawberries, But my actual official choice is Vamp DeeDee.
Cats by their nature tend to be very laid back and refined animals, but Amanda has managed to catch what looks like a primal scream from this beautiful feline, its a very striking shot and reminds me of the Lucio Fulci film Black Cat (Gatto Nero).
This incredibly intense photo had my eyes locked to the screen, entranced at the power and alluring beauty that has been caught on film thanks to Amanda’s wonderful talent.”
Vamp DeeDee
I don’t take many photos of our two cats and perhaps I should after Lipstattoo’s lovely feedback. I have another photograph of DeeDee (below) that I will send to Lips as a gift.
If you would like the chance to appear on Fan Spot and receive a digital copy of your favourite photograph from my gallery, all you have to do is tell me which photograph you like and why. Contact me here.
Tags: Cats, Lipstattoo
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March 8th, 2010
Fan Spot is a brand new feature that provides fans the opportunity to receive their favourite photograph in return for telling us why they like it so much.
Kicking off this feature is the lovely Marixa Lilith.
Allright, finally I made up my mind about my very favorite photograph. It was hard as there are so many I like especially at the Cemetery Photography section.
I picked one of the shots taken in St Peter’s Churchyard called Fairies Grave, because it looks so mysterious, so antique and also neglected, like it is located at the darkest spot of the cemetery.
The main reason why this photograph touched me so much is because it reminds me of the classic vampire Hammer Horror films and it reminds me particularly of one scene that takes place in ‘Taste the Blood of Dracula’ with Christopher Lee, and they show all the dusty, old and neglected graves in this creepy and magnificent cemetery. This photograph also gives me the feeling that it was taken a long time ago, like in another century even if its not and it captures all the vampiric beauty of the classic horror.
Fairies Grave
Thanks to Marixa for the above feedback, which is fantastic as Hammer Horror is clearly one of my inspirations. The grave above is in fact a neglected grave that is situated at the very back of an old English churchyard under the trees. Next time I’m there, I will check the date on the headstone to see how old it is.
If you would like the chance to appear on Fan Spot and receive a digital copy of your favourite photograph from my gallery, all you have to do is tell me which photograph you like and why. Contact me here.
Tags: Fairies Grave, Hammer Horror, Marixa Lilith, St Peter's Church
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March 7th, 2010
I’m going through a phase of photographing cemetery angels and below are my latest shots.
These are available to purchase at my Zazzle store on prints and greeting cards that can be personalised.
These photographs were taken in Southern Cemetery in Manchester, UK.
Tags: Angels, cemetery angels, Manchester, Southern Cemetery
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February 25th, 2010
If you’ve ever wondered what inspires my horror photography, this interview with Silverthorn Press will explain all. You will also get to read about my views and experiences of ghosts.
Click here to read the interview.
Tags: Interview, Silverthorn Press
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February 21st, 2010
I’ve compiled a list of places and objects that are a no go zone for me thanks to the many horror films I’ve watched over the years. Below is my personal list of things that terrify me and feel free to leave your responses as I’m sure there are many more.
St Bernard Dog
I always tread carefully near St Bernard dogs thanks to Stephen Kings Cujo. It has to be the most terrifying dog of all horror films.
Corn Fields
Remember the scene in ‘Children of the Corn’ when the stalks of corn suddenly part way for our entrance into the corn field? Absolutely no way will you find me travelling near a corn field.
Parked Lorries
This one will probably make you laugh. Ever since watching ‘Trucks’ again a Stephen King film, I hate to cross the road near a parked truck at night that is pure black inside the windows in case it suddenly starts up and mows me down. Also thinking about it, if you’ve watched this film, do you remember the lawn mower coming to life?
Windows at Night
Ever since Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, I’ve not been able to sit in a room at night with the curtains/blinds open just in case a mist forms and something floats up to the window with yellow eyes and starts dragging their long fingernails down it.
Shiny Silver Balls
Although they don’t scare me that much, I do imagine sharp blades to suddenly pop out before the balls float in the air and chase me and land smack bang in the middle of my forehead. Thanks Phantasm! That tall undertaker guy walking down the street is scary as Hell.
Television Screens
When you’re sat at the television and suddenly there’s a problem with the aerial and the screen goes all white and fuzzy, I’m scared as Hell that spirits are on their way to get me thanks to Poltergeist.
Tags: Children of the Corn, Cujo, Horror, Phantasm, Poltergeist, Salem's Lot, Stephen King, Trucks
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