BLINK UK (issue five)

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Introductionblink UK ‘Britain’ itself didn’t exist as an island until around 6,500 BC when the English Channel formed separating Britain from the rest of Europe. Since that time the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has continued to evolve on a local, national and international level. It is home to a true mix of life’s characters, with awe inspiring and historic scenery, combined with a bustling array of villages, towns and major cities.

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Similarly Photolibrary Group has experienced huge evolution since its formation in the early 1960’s and is seen as the leading global source of stock imagery, footage and music that remains independent. As true as the globe spins, Photolibrary continues on its journey with its first non English language website, launched in France in September and the integration of Peter Arnold Worldwide, the latest addition to its house brands. Here are a small selection of images from the collection. To view more visit www.photolibrary.com/peterarnoldworldwide

Share our experiences of the British Isles in the pages that follow. Enjoy the journey.

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the natural choice Obsessed with plants? That’s the British and we can confirm that this particular passion runs high amongst the green fingered horticultural specialists at photolibrary. It has been commented that most people garden each week whether it be a few pots on the roof terrace or growing your own vegetables on an allotment. Gardening for most is 90% perspiration and 10 % inspiration. You need look no further than the Garden Picture Library collection, amongst others available on photolibrary.com, to start your journey!

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food, glorious food British food has come a long way since the 60’s and 70’s, when it was traditionally based on meat, potatoes, and a serving of vegetables. As the world becomes smaller and travel is more prevalent, food has evolved, incorporating new flavours and styles to meet the demand for new tastes. Cast your eyes over our Fresh Food Images collection and see the mouth watering images on offer at One of the annual traditions celebrated all over the United Kingdom on the 5th November, is Guy Fawkes Night, with bonfires lit and fireworks fired off. It marks the failure of the ‘Gunpowder Plot’ in 1605, where conspirators attempted to destroy the Houses of Parliament. Here is a hearty recipe to warm you up before your night out.

Bonfire Beef stew (Serves 6-8) Ingredients 2 lbs/900g stewing beef, cut in 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 chopped onion2 cloves garlic finely chopped2 tablespoons chilli powder1 can of tinned chopped tomatoes1 cup of beef stock2 tablespoons flour2 cans kidney beans Small bunch of parsley roughly chopped Method1. In a heavy saucepan brown the stewing beef in vegetable oil and remove the meat and set aside. 2. In the same saucepan sauté the onion, garlic and chilli powder cooking for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Add the tinned tomatoes and stir in the beef stock. 4. Return the beef to the saucepan and lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender. 5. In a cup blend the flour with 1/4 cup of water; stir into the stew and season to taste. 6. Cook, stirring constantly, until the stew starts to thicken. 7. Add the kidney beans to warm through and stir in the chopped parsley and serve.

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Halloween is celebrated widely in the UK but what do we know about the pumpkin which is so much a part of this celebration? Here are some interesting facts 1. The largest pumpkin weighs 1,723 pounds (781½ kgs)2. Pumpkins are about 90% water.3. Pumpkins contain vitamin A, beta carotene and Potassium4. Pumpkins originated in Central America5. 1 cup of pumpkin contains only 50 calories

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PhotographerInterview

WHICH PHOTOGRAPHERS DO YOU

ADMIRE?

The single most striking photographic moment for me was when I saw Salgado’s the Workers exhibition in about 1993. I was totally knocked over by the power in every shot. No other photographer’s work

has had such an impact on me.

WHAT IS THE STRANGEST ASSIGNMENT YOU HAVE UNDERTAKEN?

The strangest shoot I ever did was to photograph some stuffed fox cubs that were displayed in a display case to depict the story of ‘Reynard the Fox’. They were owned by an avid collector of taxidermy and his house was the strangest and most

interesting I’ve ever been in.

WHAT DO YOU FIND ARE THE MOST COMMON CHALLENGES WITH GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY?

The weather is always the challenge when photographing on location in the UK. If it’s dark I can cope but I’m not that

keen on bright sunshine. WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

For the allotment shoot (stock images are on photolibrary.com/photographer/sean-maylon), I used a simple reflector…. Reflectors are fantastic for garden photography because they only gently adjust the ‘look’. I do use lights a lot but not that often for garden images. I have used Nikon equipment for 25 years now and my current camera is a D700. This camera does all I need and it’s hard to see how they could make a camera more suitable to my photography. My favourite lens is a 50mm f1.4 and I probably take about 75% of my shots

with this lens.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT FOR YOUR

PHOTOGRAPHY, AND WHY?

Probably the D700. It’s Full frame and (has) great quality in low light… also … Pocket Wizards (Remote Light triggering) which free me up when using lights. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECTS

TO PHOTOGRAPH?

People of any shape and size who want to

have their photograph taken.

“I DON’T CONSIDER MYSELF A GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER. I’D LIKE TO THINK I’M A PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GARDENS MAKE A FANTASTIC LOCATION IN WHICH TO TAKE PORTRAITS.”

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED SHOOTING GARDENS? ARE YOU A SELF TAUGHT PHOTOGRAPHER OR DID YOU HAVE

A MENTOR?

I’m self taught. It was one of those chance things. I trained as a reporter and started work on a golf magazine in 1993. I soon realised that I was more interested in the pictures than the words and I learnt a lot from organising shoots with many good photographers and editing their pictures. Gardens Illustrated magazine moved to Bristol and I heard they were looking for new photographers. I approached them with my portfolio and I’ve been shooting for them ever since. I don’t consider myself a garden photographer. I’d like to think I’m a people photographer and gardens make a

fantastic location in which to take portraits. DO YOU STORYBOARD YOUR SHOOTS

OR IS A LOT IMPROVISED?

I do storyboard shoots but they can be quite flexible. It can be very useful to stick to a plan but with experience I recognise when it’s not working. Then you have to work with what you’ve got and that’s when

you can shoot an unexpected gem! HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN BE COMPLETED IN A TYPICAL DAY ON A

GARDEN SHOOT?

I’d say that if you can get ten good shots from a day you are doing well. It depends so much on the complexity of the shoot and the light.

Sean Malyon is an editorial, fashion, commercial and portrait photographer who works all over the UK, as well as overseas. He submits stock to Photolibrary brand, Garden Picture Library. Here he is interviewed by UK Creative Director, Lee Wheatley.

Photo: Sean Malyon

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Just theTicketThe Ticket travel collection brings to life the United Kingdom at all points on the compass and across the expanses of both time and tide. As you travel cross country, you will take in the rural and urban, the quiet and the loud, the industrial and the idyllic. You cannot be everywhere at once, but with Ticket you can!

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