Photograph during lock down, Lance Eggleton, 2020
During lockdown landscape very near us shows what beauty there can be. Lance was noticing the terracotta pots and cracked brickwork that inhabited the small garden at his lodgings; taking in the rich colour and textures, and the way the bricks had weathered over the years, the atmosphere gradually breaking apart their firm surfaces. The opportunity was not to be missed – given the quality of the late morning light and the clarity of the air – and as soon as the phone was put down, the DSLR was picked up.
Using a Canon 55 – 200mm lens, Lance was able to capture a number of moments in the garden, focussing particularly on the terracotta and brickwork, the warmth of their colours, the play of light on the rough and broken textures. Earthwaves at work, inherent in the creation and destruction of these man-made elements.
A benefit of isolation was turned into a moment of creativity.