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Maya Bay - Phi Phi Leh Island - Thailand ⠀⠀⠀

Maya Bay - Phi Phi Leh Island - Thailand ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Closed until 2021 due to extensive & unrestricted tourism allowed to roam in this now protected natural area of outstanding beauty.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Unaware of this impending restriction, we paid a local fisherman to show us this incredible cove in his small wooden cut out, but we did not step foot onto the beach. At night the incredible natural phenominium called bioluminescent is a wonder rarely seen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Asu Island - Hinako Archipelagos - Indonesia ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If the conditions are in your favour, being based on boat gives you access to so many incredible surf breaks & travel experiences. Our old wooden charter boat was split level, and on this particular evening a storm had hit hard so we were all rolling back and forth in our bunks below deck trying in vain to sleep, as the make shift tarpaulins whipped harshly on top deck in the gale force winds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As we woke at sunrise the expansive ocean was deliciously calm and glassy, we found this beautiful colourful bird motionless on the deck. It made me so sad to think that this brave bird with its tiny wings had failed to make it to the safety of its unknown destination. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Nias Island - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Very special memories of being invited along to shoot for Christian Surfers , based on a boat off the coast of the Hinako Island in Western Sumatra. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Our first stop was on Nias, visiting the orphanage and delivering money which had been raised prior to our trip, giving support to create a sustainable kitchen garden and providing simple supplies such a soap, clothes and books which we often take for granted. It was so inspirational to meet the children who had lost everything in the devastating earthquakes & subsequent tsunami which hit the islands at 6am on the 26th Dec 2004 whilst the island slept in their beds. I thought of my three nieces back home, their privileged lives with free education, holidays, and day to day comforts. No matter where in the world I travel, even the smallest gestures to help others gives a sense of peace and life purpose.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lockdown reminiscing of peaceful living by a remot

Lockdown reminiscing of peaceful living by a remote lake in Northern Myanmar. Simple day to day routines , loosing track of time and photographing local people with no brief to fulfil. This beautiful nun is named 'a keeper of the peace'.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Woman of the Fields Exhibition 2020⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Woman of the Fields Exhibition 2020⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ko Lanta - Thailand - 2004⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Ko Lanta - Thailand - 2004⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I visited Thailand not long after the horrors of the 2004 tsunami . Tourism was on its knees and the local people were desperate to help us with accommodation & transport .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A very early morning boat ride with a local fisherman met with an army of Territorial water monkeys. These seriously cute little swimmers can draw blood , so be warned and keep your toes out of the temptingly cool water!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bali - Indonesia - 1994⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bali - Indonesia - 1994⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My first visit to Indonesia, I was 18 years young and everything amazed me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I was particularly drawn to the spiritual and cultural vibes of the islands. Even now the Balinese people retain their magic, despite ignorant tourists descending on the island to party during the Covid pandemic. Refusing to wear masks or keep distance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My advice is to always be respectful to the locals, their religion and cultures - tread lightly in this world and be in the moment wherever possible.

Yangon - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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I was recently included on a live talk for the Media Circle photo auction , part of the incredible NGO Annie Lennox founded in 2008. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The set of photos I gave to help raise money was entitled ‘Woman of the fields’ and this image was one of the set which sold. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It amazed me how the majority of field workers were woman, dedicated to long hours in the sweltering heat of the day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bagan - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bagan - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Imagine living in a small open hut along side 3-4 generations of your families . Great grandmothers taking care of new born babies whilst their mothers work in the fields. Wise woman smoking traditional cheroots, calmly maintaining the status quo . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I covered a lot of ground in Bagan , riding on my trusty electric bike (which usually lasted about 35 minutes then I peddled or pushed!).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Wind in my hair and freckles developing on my cheeks. For me one of the best feelings in the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ankor Wat - Siem Reap - Cambodia - 1999⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I could have used fill in flash to make sure the security guard and the outside were both equally visible, however this day was scorching hot and swarming with tourists. The historic Angkor Wat temple was cool and deafeningly quiet inside, two different worlds magically colliding.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Instead of shooting the sunrise and then leaving, I hung around for the day amongst the shadows of the remains of the ancient stones of Angkor Wat Temple which is surrounded by other structures with incredible names such as 'Battle of the Gods', 'Heaven and Hell Gallery', 'Terrace of Honour', " Churning of the Sea of Milk Gallery'.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bagan - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bagan - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wonderful memories of rising at 4.30 am, passing by local men in the tea houses listening to their radios and in the distance dogs barking guardedly into the pitch black darkness. Enjoying a sweet strong coffee with local style dough pancakes cooked on an open fire, before picking up my rented electric bicycle to head off into the cool pre dawn awakening . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
No lights around causing the occasional near collision with other sunrise lovers en route to a temple to watch the mesmerising orange ball of light fill the entire horizon with its warm golden light and soon after hear Bagan rapidly come alive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The main temples would attract the biggest crowds, so I usually went further afield, wind in my hair excited for another day exploring, photographing the historic temples and locals setting up for their day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This stunning woman from the Long Neck tribe was preparing for a days posing for tourists & their cameras. Travelling from far and wide to feed their families. Worlds apart, she and I both working away at first light. She wouldn't accept any money from me, but we surreally sat drinking a coconut each in silence together, listing to the deafening chorus of the endemic bird species that abide in the dry fields, surrounding ancient temples and pagodas in Bagan.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yangon - Myanmar - 2016. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you have nowhere specific to be, I recommend finding a quiet spot to watch the world go by. Balcony’s are perfect to capture life in motion. These ethereal monks in their vibrant orange robes and leather sandals are everywhere you go on Myanmar. A sense of calm and wisdom surround them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My guilty pleasure is not reading up too much on where to go or stay when I travel for pleasure, relying on gut instinct and allowing spontaneity to guide me. For Myanmar I took a rucksack, just enough room for two lens, one camera body, a flash, memory cards , book, tooth brush, sarong, some basic toiletries and two sets of sensible clothes. Anywhere in the world you travel there are always shops! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This photo was taken on the very first day of my trip, it’s pretty overwhelming when you arrive. Humid, loud and incredibly busy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’d randomly met the Mayor of Yangon eating with his lovely friendly family in the little restaurant next to my lodgings. He gave me his business card , and told me to call him should I need his help in anyway. I knew from there on in, that it would be an amazing trip.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Bawomataluo - Nias Island - Northern Sumatra - 200

Bawomataluo - Nias Island - Northern Sumatra - 2000 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I was commissioned to shoot the 'O'neil 'Deep Jungle Challenge' and surfers from all corners of the globe rolled into the tiny Teluk Delam airport with their huge coffin board bags ready for big waves and shallow coral reefs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
First 4 days were flat, so I headed up with the BBC to the Kings village to photograph the tradition of 'stone jumping' , once a training technique for its relatively intact warrior culture that goes back centuries. Warfare involved revenge, a desire for slaves and head hunting!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My first trip to Indonesia was when I was 18 and just starting out in surf photography. Back then you could get lodgings & breakfast for 20-40p a night... which was handy when you were based there for months at a time. You'd arrive, track down friends, arrange photo shoots with visiting pro surfers and time would fly by. So many archipelagos accessible by boat, bike, bus and light aircraft. However worth noting that the risk of malaria is higher the more remote you go into the archipelagos.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It took me a grand total of 31 hours travelling by

It took me a grand total of 31 hours travelling by bike, train, and finally a 5 hour loaded truck ride over the previously impassible mountain range to get to this remote lake side village. The new road was being built by the Chinese to link the jade mines to main road system. I stayed in one of two lodgings available, where we enjoyed one hour of electricity a day, no phone reception, radio or tv. We washed ourselves & our clothes in the cold lake wrapped in a sarong. My life had never been so serene.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I read books, talked to monks and a couple of travellers who had also made it this far, enjoying simple local food, visiting the jade craftsmen, and pushed myself on a 7.5 hour canoe ride across the massive lake. I took photos of the day to day lifestyle , mesmerised by their skills, simplisitic routine and positive outlook. I photographed this young man fishing for hours, casually using one oar to maneuver his way around without disturbing the fish. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The night before I left, I was awoken by gunfire outside my window, said to have been Karen insurgent groups. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so alive.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My heart goes out to everyone affected by the current political situation in Myanmar at this time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hopin - Kachin State - Myanmar - 2016⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of my favourite pastimes is travelling alongside locals in remote countries. I took this image during a 26 hour train ride from Yangon to the Kachin State in Northern Myanmar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Time slows down when you have nothing to do but be in the moment, aware of everything around you. I had a seat, but preferred being in the corridor, in-between two open doors of the train. To my right was a farmer accompanying his rice to its destination, and on my left was this monk- deep in reflection. We were companions on the journey, sharing food and limited conversation due to the language barrier. The train ride albeit hypothetically peaceful, rocked ferociously left and right, sometimes you needed to hold it with both hands! Myanmar is perhaps the only country I have been to where no one stares at you for being a foreigner. Everyone is polite, friendly and open. I travelled around on my own, feeling safe even when I would arrive late at night and need to find a motor bike taxi ride to a hostel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Throwback to Teahupoo ~ Tahiti ~ 1998. When the Go

Throwback to Teahupoo ~ Tahiti ~ 1998. When the Gotcha Pro brought the fear of God to anybody who advanced past the Round 4. “The waves tripled and than quadrupled in size,” SURFER reported. “Everybody scrambled whenever a set stacked on the horizon. People panicked, boats collided, and surfers narrowly missed getting run over. Twelve-foot double-ups as wide as they were tall broke in chest-deep water. " Surfer Magazine 2014⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I shot this image, during the WQS surfing competition at the most dangerous break in the world. I was shooting off the judges/competitors boat, as it was my first time shooting at 'Chopes' the other photo journalists wouldn't let me join the official photographers boat. Thankfully the sets picked up and I shot frame after frame as the surfers pulling into perfect 10-12 foot clean waves from a slightly elevated position looking down into the barrel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Definitely one of the best experiences of my life, 2nd only to shooting Taylor Knox drop in on the 52ft wave at Mexicos notorious big wave spot 'Todos Santos'. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mount Victoria - Myanmar - 2016. As the sun ros

Mount Victoria - Myanmar - 2016.
As the sun rose behind the Bagan temples at first light bringing a vibrant orange light out the darkness. I heard whisperings of a village called Mindat, where the woman of the Chin tribe had tattooed their faces. Mount Victoria was a days journey away. After asking around, the quotes were coming in around a pricey 500$, and then I met a girl who had just been there... travelling the long journey by local bus. So I packed a day bag and headed to the bus terminal early. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love long journeys, strange but true! No phone reception, no schedule, just enjoy the views and be in the moment. The battered old bus pottered along, stopping here and there to take on new locals with their animals and packages , we ate rice with spicy meat in roadside make shift huts. I had a great seat at the front by the window.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Arriving at nightfall through border control, I found a room in one of the few home stays. Eating by candle light, and in bed by 8pm. Silence all around in the pitch black darkness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Up at first light amongst the bustling village, I pick my moments to shoot, and always make sure to have eye contact with the subject where possible, to ensure its ok.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This beautiful tribal woman insisted that I took her photo as she walked by. I think we were both fascinated by each other.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I remember this moment like it was yesterday. I can't help but wonder what things are like in Myanmar with the current state of the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Who wouldn’t adore this stand out presentation p

Who wouldn’t adore this stand out presentation perfume box, it reminds me of the Egyptian Cobra Headband Cleopatra famously wore, which was a symbol for 'goddess' and 'sovereignty'.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Choosing your outfit for New Years Eve, a chance t

Choosing your outfit for New Years Eve, a chance to finally dress up even if you're staying in your bubble or at home!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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IRIDESCENT eye candy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .

IRIDESCENT eye candy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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