"Everything but The Bull" - A Charlbury Photo Project

Thu 23 Jul, 20:58

New pictures up… https://www.flickr.com/photos/204717310@N07/albums/72177720334457058/

Thu 16 Jul, 12:23

Thanks John. You just made cut yourself, so check it out again...

Thu 16 Jul, 11:26

Gorgeous work, Miles.

Thu 16 Jul, 11:06 (last edited on Thu 16 Jul, 11:12)

Hey Miles you’re right Charlbury is much more. Living here the past few years has been one of the best periods of my life. Not because of the pubs or the social aspect of Charlbury but the nature and beauty around us. How much of a pleasure it was to discover places like Ditchley Park & Cornbury for the first time, the walk from Charlbury to Shorthampton, amongst many other places too many to note. All of which have had such an impact on my life. I grew up in a busy city with all its pressures and stressors, Charlbury gave me the space to find another part of my self. I saw a comment here recently that described Charlbury as ‘Gods Vineyard’ and that sums it up. Forever grateful to the people who care so much for this place and conserve its beauty. Thank you all of you.

Thu 16 Jul, 11:06 (last edited on Thu 16 Jul, 11:14)

Comment duplicated and posted twice. 

Thu 16 Jul, 11:06

Hey Miles you’re right Charlbury is much more. Living here the past few years has been one of the best periods of my life. Not because of the pubs or the social aspect of Charlbury but the nature and beauty around us. How much of a pleasure it was to discover places like Ditchley Park & Cornbury for the first time, the walk from Charlbury to Shorthampton, amongst many other places too many to note. All of which have had such an impact on my life. I grew up in a busy city with all its pressures and stressors, Charlbury gave me the space to find another part of my self. Forever grateful to the people who care so much for this place and conserve its beauty. Thank you all of you. 

Wed 15 Jul, 23:56

New pictures up - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXW45

Mon 13 Jul, 16:23

In our family, whenever we see bales in a field someone shouts "Hey (Hay)". The 'joke' doesn't really work if you shout "Straw". 

Mon 13 Jul, 15:31

Great stuff, Miles ... but why are they cutting hay with a combine harvester?

Mon 13 Jul, 13:02 (last edited on Mon 13 Jul, 13:17)

Ha! I see your point, but it's not really anything to do with the Bull or The Bell, I have no problem with either-  just making a small point about Charlbury being more than that current profile. 

Mon 13 Jul, 11:59

Miles, I think you should rename it everything but THE BELL. The Bell is nothing to do with Charlbury, don’t you think? 

Mon 13 Jul, 09:52

Here is the link to the first few pictures in the gallery - 

https://www.flickr.com/gp/204717310@N07/346NBF6M59

If you see your picture here and don't want it included, please let me know, and it will be removed. 

Sun 12 Jul, 22:21 (last edited on Sun 12 Jul, 23:20)

Tournesol, Day 2...

Sun 12 Jul, 22:20 (last edited on Sun 12 Jul, 23:09)

They are coming. One out...

Fri 10 Jul, 17:25

Ooh, can’t wait!

Fri 10 Jul, 16:00

Hello Charlbury,

Many of you have seen me taking photos over the past couple of weeks.

A number have asked me “why?” which I find a curious question, and one that’s not easy to answer. It reminds me of the Bill Hicks ‘bit’ where someone asks him, “What are you reading for?” If I were painting on canvas, would people also ask ‘Why?”

I’ve tried a few answers... “For fun” is the simplest, easiest, and most accurate, I believe, although it’s had mixed results.

“I’m capturing light on a photosensitive surface using selective framing and composition of the world, balancing light, shadows, lines, and textures to tell a story or evoke an emotion” Again, very accurate but I fear my questioner will walk away (or punch me) before I get to the end.

How about “Because I fear death,” or “I want to fill an artistic void in my life,” or “I want people to remember me when I’m gone”? Perhaps a little intimate for a stranger on the street.

And finally, “I studied photography at Uni, spent many years as an amateur band photographer, and now wish to learn new disciplines, namely Street Portrait and Street Photography.”

So, for whatever reason above works for you, I have started a project called “Everything but The Bull” - Capturing Charlbury and its People.

The name is not a diss of the pub – I like the Bull very much – but I think it has enough focus (and photos). I want to remind people that Charlbury is more than the current Media onslaught.

If you see me on the street and want to be photographed, please ask. If you see me taking pictures and you don’t want to be in them, just let me know and I’ll avoid you where possible.

The pictures will be up on a gallery site, starting soon.