Author Archives: Astrid
Outtakes from the Camargue
The time has come to sort my archives. Beautiful archives full of data…terabytes and terabytes. I start with a sentimental batch. The Camargue, where fond memories of falling in love are as vivid as the hues of the southern french skies in some of these pictures. The Camargue horse is mystical and magical to watch, [...]
Posted in Horses, Outtakes, photoshoot, travel
Tagged animals, Camargue, mist, morning, wild
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New materials
There is a constant tug at my heart strings to do more with my images than print them onto fine art papers. I’m now going to experiment. I have the images, I have the materials and some superb suppliers across the UK, and I have the wall space in mind… Here goes nothing. If you [...]
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Featured – The National
Very proud to see this feature in the arts&life section of The National. We did have a wonderful adventure on the farm at Al Asayl, playing with ponies and photographing dawn til dusk. Kelly Eide was a magnificent workshop companion and I very much hope we’ll work together again. As someone who has designed my [...]
Posted in animal, culture, desert, Dubai, education, Magazine, outdoor, photography, photoshoot, review, travel, UAE, Uncategorized, Workshop
Tagged article, feature, lifestyle, newspaper, The National, workshop
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British Polo Day & The Majlis Gallery
It’s been quite a week here in the UAE. Having been welcomed into the fold by the lovely team that are British Polo Day, we set about preparing for a small show of my works at their first of two events here in the UAE 2013. Ghantoot Polo Club, 23rd March 2013…camel polo, horse polo, [...]
Posted in Exhibition, photography, Show, The Majlis Gallery, UAE
Tagged Abu Dhabi, British Polo Day, Ghantoot, glamour, photographs, polo
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New etchings
The time arrived. Sadly there were technical problems and the prints that were due for production by September were delayed, and finally I received them last week whilst here in the UAE. Much to my excitement..but with a few butterflies filling my belly as is often the case when I produce new work. The unveiling [...]
Animal magic in the desert
Oh what a joy! A morning spent with some fabulous animals at a fabulous set up – Al Ain Zoo. I enjoyed shooting them, as there was no one else around and I think there was a certain level of intrigue on the animal’s part – who was this odd person sitting with a big [...]
Posted in animal, desert, photography, travel, UAE
Tagged Al Ain, animals, Lion, Lioness, photography, travel, wild, zoo
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Workshops in the UAE
It has been an adventure out here in the UAE so far and I am really beginning to get into the swing of things, photographing a wonderful variety of always more-than-beautiful horses. Most recently I was lucky enough to share the weekend with a small group of delightful people who left their worries at home [...]
Posted in Dubai, education, outdoor, photography, photoshoot, UAE, Workshop
Tagged Al Asayl Showjumping, coaching, equine, Forta Stud, learning, photography, workshop
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2012; The Review
2012 was quite a year, both personally and professionally. First off, I got married and, in amongst all the excitement of my wedding, I also managed to explore many new places, meet many wonderful people and capture a world of images for many exciting new projects. Indeed, 2012 also saw exponential growth across every aspect [...]
Posted in America, animal, Book, breed, cat, dog, Dubai, Exhibition, photography, review, travel, UAE
Tagged 2012, animals, Book launch, cats, dogs, exhibitions, gallery, horses, photography, review, Tamsin Pickeral, travel
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The Isle of Wight
Aren’t I lucky? Today I got to hang out and explore the Isle of Wight. So close to home…yet so far… I ventured through cold wet snow, sleet, ice..and across stormy seas to boot, to find and photograph the sleekest and silkiest cat around. The Turkish Angora. Truly elegant cats.
Photographing the Ocicat
This was a delightful shoot. So many spotty kitties running around my feet…I was truly spoilt for choice. The cats, belonging to Stacey of JumpNSpots Ocicats, were all sprightly and interested and exceptionally cooperative to work with. Definitely one of my favourite shoots so far, especially the shots we did in the virtual jungle. Everything [...]
Posted in America, animal, breed, cat, photography, photoshoot
Tagged Behind The Scenes, cat, Ocicat, photoshoot
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