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Buxton Crescent is a Grade 1 listed building designed by the architect John Carr of York and built for the 5th Duke of Devonshire between 1780 and 1789. The building is located in Buxton in the Peak District. A stunning architectural design it owes much to the Royal Crescent in Bath but is much more richly decorated and more complex. The Crescent is now a 5 star spa hotel. The elegant arches and intricate details of the building create a timeless and striking image.

Enter the world of renowned poet Dylan Thomas as you step into his writing shed in Laugharne. The furnishings are sparse: a stove, a couple of old kitchen chairs, a table and a bookcase evoking an atmosphere of creativity and solitude. Dingy brown curtains hang at the double-casement window, framing the view of the estuary. On the white-painted walls are curling photographs of poets — among them Byron, W H Auden and the other Welsh Thomas poets.

Herdwick sheep are a breed of domestic sheep originating in the United Kingdom. They are native to the Lake District of Cumbria in North West England. The name of the breed is derived from the Old Norse herdvyck, which means sheep pasture. Herdwick have traditionally been bred in the fells and pastures of the Lake District in Cumbria but they are now widely seen throughout the United Kingdom. This beautiful ram was photographed with a flock of Herdwicks in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Ominous storm clouds loom over the deserted Newgale Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, creating a dramatic contrast between the dark brooding sky and the tranquil sea and sand. The wild and untamed nature of the scene evokes a sense of mystery and awe, as if nature itself is putting on a captivating show. The turbulent atmosphere of the stormy sky mirrors the raw power and beauty of the coastal landscape.

A guitar is engulfed in flames, brought to life through mesmerizing light painting techniques. The burning image evokes a sense of passion and intensity, capturing the essence of music in a captivating visual display. The fiery glow of the strings and the silhouette of the guitar create a powerful and evocative scene, reminiscent of the raw emotion and energy of live performance.

The Davy lamp is a safety lamp used in flammable atmospheres, invented in 1815 by Sir Humphry Davy. It consists of a wick lamp with the flame enclosed inside a mesh screen. It was created for use in coal mines, This image using light painting techniques captures the mesmerizing dance of light against a backdrop of coal and fire alongside the Davey Lamp. The warm glow of the flame against the darkness evokes a sense of history and nostalgia of the Welsh coal mining industry.

The vibrant hot rod pops against the sandy expanse evoking a sense of freedom and adventure in Pendine, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimized for speed and acceleration The hot rod vehicle stands as a symbol of nostalgia and freedom. This hot rod was photographed at the end of the annual event 2024 organized by the Vintage Hot Rod Association.

A vibrant green hot rod pops against the black and white background on the beach at Pendine in Carmarthenshire. Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimized for speed and acceleration The hot rod vehicle stands as a symbol of nostalgia and freedom. This hot rod was photographed at the end of the annual event 2024 organized by the Vintage Hot Rod Association. Selective colour.

This hot rod was photographed at the end of the annual event 2024 organized by the Vintage Hot Rod Association at Pendine, Wales. . Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimized for speed and acceleration The hot rod vehicle stands as a symbol of nostalgia and freedom, its weathered exterior telling tales of days gone by.

A vibrant red hot rod pops against the black and white background on the beach at Pendine in Carmarthenshire. Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimized for speed and acceleration The hot rod vehicle stands as a symbol of nostalgia and freedom. This hot rod was photographed at the end of the annual event 2024 organized by the Vintage Hot Rod Association. Selective colour.