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Brad Carr's avatar

A lovely morning's read, Matt. I especially love the second photograph and how you captured that fleeting rain and light. An intuitive photograph, no doubt, given your knowledge of the landscape that you choose to explore.

I enjoyed reading about your thoughts and philosophies which align very much with my own - particularly around finding our home in the landscape. That sense of a deeper connection with your chosen places and subjects comes across strongly in your work which is why I have loved following for many years now. I will look forward to seeing how this project, and you, continues to evolve in the future.

Matt Oliver's avatar

Thanks for the thoughtful comments Brad, really appreciate you reading the writing !

Rick Bowden's avatar

Nice story Matt. I do think our best work often comes from our local area.

Matt Oliver's avatar

Thank you Rick, yes definitely!

Lin Gregory's avatar

Beautiful work Matt - the sequence of images works really well together. I feel that photographing the places we know well and feel a connection with comes across in the final images, and that sense of connection definitely comes across in these.

Matt Oliver's avatar

Thanks Lin, glad you enjoy these. Really appreciate you reading and the lovely comment!

Gill Moon Photography's avatar

Beautiful images Matt. I especially like the last two water shots, the textures are lovely.

I can relate to your connection project, and the idea that once we get to know a landscape it starts to feel like home. I always feel I make my best work in familiar landscapes, simply because I understand them.

Coincidentally I am also working on a project about connection. I look forward to seeing where yours takes you. 🙂

Matt Oliver's avatar

Thank you Gill, I do enjoy the comfort of a familiar landscape. I appreciate you reading the article! I look forward to seeing more of your work too!