An image based on Jorge Luis Borges' short story: Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius where it is believe that the inhabitants of that land abhorred mirrors because they multiply the illusory universe.

Wishing every one a 2022 full of fulfilled wishes and creativity!

A walk in Knole Park and some details along the path...

Starting from 3 images based on clouds...

A dead cactus leaf brought back from Lanzarote and a roof slate

Using a grainy film to achieve a charcoal-like effect in an environment where light and contrast are excessive

Seven instances from the bedroom window. Moral of the story: you do not need to travel to exotic places...

It is apparent that the process is not 100% similar from one image/negative to another, at least not for me.

The Grand Shaft Built between 1806-09 the Grand Shaft is a unique triple staircase at Dover. It was used by troops at the Grand Shaft Barracks and the Western Heights fortifications as a shortcut to the town below. The shaft is 140 feet deep and 26 feet in diameter. The three staircases built of Purbeck Limestone wind clockwise one above the other. In the centre is a light and ventilation shaft which is open at the top and has windows in the sides for the stairways. There are 200 steps altogether separated by several landings. At the bottom the three stairways meet up in a sloping corridor that leads to the Snargate Street entrance. By 1806 the construction of the shaft was underway. It was difficult to build particularly as the weather was poor making the earthworks in the chalk and clay dangerous. By 1809 the shaft was ready to use. At the time of its use the stairs were segregated: 1. Officers and their ladies
 2. Sergeants and their wives
 3. Soldiers and their women