Photo Book
I’m thrilled to share the news that my second photo book, Paths of Watership Down: A Photographic Exploration, is now available! This project holds a special place in my heart, and I wanted to take some time to talk about what inspired it, how it came together, and what this journey has meant to me.
Table of Contents
A Love Letter to the Landscape
For years, the rolling hills surrounding Watership Down—White Hill, Ladle Hill, and the winding valleys in between—have been a source of inspiration for me. I’ve spent countless hours walking through this landscape, watching how the light changes, how the scenery shifts with the seasons, and how the land always offers something new to discover.
Watership Down isn’t just a location; it’s a place of reflection and solace for me. It’s where I go to think, to clear my mind, and to find peace in nature. This book is my way of sharing that experience with you—capturing those moments of beauty and serenity in photographs, and inviting you to see the land through my eyes.
Exploring Different Photography Styles
In putting this collection together, I wanted to showcase the diversity of the landscape, not only in what it looks like but in how it can be captured. You’ll find a mix of black-and-white and colour photography, as well as images shot on both film and digital cameras.
I’ve always been a fan of shooting on 35mm and medium format film, and I think there’s something about film that really lends itself to these landscapes. The grain, the texture, the way it handles light—it adds a timeless quality to the images that feels right for a place as old and storied as Watership Down. At the same time, some of the landscapes cry out for the clarity and colour that only digital photography can offer. Balancing these two mediums was a fun challenge, and I hope the interplay between them brings out the depth and character of this beautiful area.
A Different Approach to Image Sequencing
One of the most exciting parts of creating this book was figuring out how to sequence the images. Rather than arranging them in a traditional, seasonal flow, I chose to present them in a non-linear way. This was intentional—I wanted to reflect the unpredictability of walking these hills.
Each walk through Watership Down is unique. Sometimes you’ll notice a new detail in a familiar place, or the light will hit just right, and everything feels different. I wanted the book to evoke that feeling of discovery, where every turn of the page presents a new view, an unexpected perspective.
A Connection to Watership Down—But Not the Novel
While my book isn’t connected to Richard Adams’ famous novel Watership Down, there’s an undeniable connection between the landscape I’ve photographed and the one Adams described. The same hills that inspired his story are the ones I’ve walked for years.
There’s a timelessness and a magic to this place that I believe Adams captured in his writing, and it’s something I’ve tried to convey through my images. It’s a tribute to the real Watership Down, the one that exists beyond the pages of the book—a landscape that continues to inspire, heal, and captivate.
An Invitation to Walk With Me
Ultimately, Paths of Watership Down is more than just a collection of images—it’s an invitation. I want to take you along these paths with me, to share in the quiet moments when the early morning light hits the fields, or the long shadows stretch across the valleys at sunset. Each photograph represents a fleeting moment of beauty, and I hope the book gives you a sense of the peace and wonder that I feel every time I’m out there.
Where to Find the Book
If you’d like to explore these landscapes with me, Paths of Watership Down is available now as an 8.5″x11″ paperback on Amazon. You can find it here.
Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the book! This project has been such a meaningful journey for me, and I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me. Don’t forget to check out my other photo books.
Let me know what you think, and if you’ve had your own experiences with Watership Down, I’d love to hear about them!
