As I have been focusing on the American landscape, and most of my research and influences reflect that As I have been focusing on the American landscape, and most of my research and influences reflect that also. I have looked at photographers' work relating to communities here in this country. One of them being David Spero. His series Settlements has been a useful reference on how people have used areas in the UK to build a low impact lifestyle. His work has helped me to understand way of life, the use of land, and how it is viewed and photographed over here. I have noticed the landscape and light are different, which does help to create a slightly different atmosphere, but overall the concept and approach are very similar but different enough to noticed that with the changing scenery, and limited space, my aesthetics and approach to making my images have changed as well.
1.Haymaking, Tinkers Bubble, Somerset, July 2005
2. Tony and Faith’s, Brithdir Marw, Pembrokeshire, February 2005 Roundwood timber-frame roundhouse with cobwood walls and turf-covered reciprocal frame roof. Constructed 1997-'98
Reference:
David Spero - http://www.davidspero.co.uk/settlements/#ts-518