My objective is to photographically embrace man-made objects in the landscape, to visually applaud them and to make them the subject of the photograph.

My intention is to create a visual harmony that recognizes and accepts their existence and then to create a context for the possibility of a new landscape aesthetic.

“At first glance, these man-made objects are totally incongruous to the landscapes in which they sit. Canals have been etched into and on to the valleys that are so obvious that they can be seen from outer space. Power pylons march across the landscape like a revolution, their patterns and shapes are the opposite of the natural landscape in which they stride. They catch and reflect light in a totally different way and are somewhat discordant and alien (being made up of straight lines, harsh edges and highly reflective surfaces) as opposed to the soft curves and subtle textures of the natural landscape around them”.

I believe there is a visual aesthetic in here that many photographers ignore. Instead of attempting to avoid man's marks on the landscape, I have decided to try and let them sing in places where they have had no voice and to create a visual harmony where they appear to be discordant.

Within this series, there is also a sub-series: I refer to these as ‘Vanishing landscapes’. These are also 'Manscapes' but have added to them a sense of impermanence, abandonment and history. They record the more isolated areas where there had once been large communities involved with farming and mining. The populations have since moved away for one reason or another and all that is left now are some buildings and marks on the landscape where people once lived, or worked. Piece by piece these too are slowly disappearing. Some structures remain, due to being considered to have 'significant historical value' and are being preserved and, in some cases even restored.

Even with this, there is still a feeling of change, a loss of character maybe, that comes with restorations. Many people look at these landscapes without knowing what has made them look the way they are, unaware of the history that has shaped them.

It appears I have been photographing both 'Manscapes' and 'Vanishing Landscapes' for most of my photographic career, without really being aware of it. I just hadn't put names to them before.

Some people would refer to this as being a 'photographic style'.

For me, it's just the things I like to photograph.