Historian Jon Sharpe has a well-kept secret (not any more). He is a sought after artists model. In this podcast, he talks about modelling and
Turner Contemporary Margate
Sometimes we encounter a memorable experience which opens the mind to the potential of creativity. The artist has a responsibility to review the world from
Jon Talks Newark
Jon Talks Newark Show Liz and I organise Well Being Events, and Jon is the kingpin of the promotional regime. Over the weekend of 15
Look Before Jumping
There are stories which once read, can affect the way we think about how we act. One such anecdote is how the hierarchy of the
Tick Tock Woe
About forty years ago I went out for a drink. During the session, I met up with a family member. We both enjoyed drinking and
Berlin – Pentax MV – 40mm Pancake
Ok, so we went to Berlin. Beautiful City and a million and one photo opportunities. My idea was to capture the City’s essence through its
Jon talks Archeology
Jon talks Archeology Today Jon talks about his experiences on this year’s Nottingham Castle dig. This podcast runs for around ten minutes and includes reference to
35mm Pentax – Humble MV?
35mm Pentax – Humble MV? I’m spending some time in Berlin next week (August 2018). I intend to be a tourist/traveller. Who cares about the
Composition and f-stops with the Pentax
Images recorded with Ilford Film Pan F developed in Rodinal Camera Pentax S1a – Lens 50mm f2.0 Takumar Film photography encourages one to think. Think
Let Down
Let Down Some time ago a colleague emailed to inform he was unable to attend an event. (I’ll call him Joe). He was ill and was
Jon – Talks – Annesley Ghost
Jon Sharpe talks about a spooky encounter in Annesley Old Church. Here is the ghost: Toward the end of the podcast I ask John about
Menace? Malice? Ignorance?
Nottingham City Transport has introduced a new range of Scania gas-powered buses on many of their routes. The eco-friendly monsters represent another stage in the
Lucky For Some
A lady at the store comments ‘there is no such thing as luck’. ‘There is no such thing as ghosts, but we know what they
Fear – 10 Minute Essay
Fear is the restrictor. The limiter of evolution and progress. Years ago fear dominated my confidence, fear of losing, losing money, losing friends, losing fights.
