Photographic philosophising.

 Taken a year ago at Llansteffan in Carmarthenshire. I've experimented with the sky and the lighting on the sand. Quite pleased with it. There's a feel of future trials. There seem to be grim faces in the sky and in the trees on the cliff. The couple are elderly. But their walk into the sunlight, arms linked, conveys their strength and togetherness.

This series of archways was taken in spring at Dore Abbey. I've used layering and a smudge stick to achieve the texture I wanted. Again, this image concentrates on something which lies ahead. The eye is forced to look to the sunny future whilst still surrounded by roughness and ruin.