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Art of seeing - abstract image of Samoan fish market
“To consult the rules of composition before taking a photograph is like consulting the rules of gravity before going for a walk”

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Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #76: Benedict Brain considers the art of composition on the streets of Samoa

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Art of Seeing - diptych shot in Mexico
I’ve spent some time in Mexico, and this pair of photos, presented as a diptych, captures the vibe of the country

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Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #75: Seeking a sense of place, Benedict Brain captures the vibe of Mexico in a diptych

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Portrait of Marty
I like this photo more than the original portrait I made of him in Belfast; it captures the essence of his character more fully

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Art of Seeing Benedict Brain says it’s a small world, and you never know who you will bump into again…

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I'm at my happiest when photographing in locations that seem unphotogenic and easy to dismiss as ‘There’s nothing to see here’

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Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #73: Benedict Brain on meandering mindfully in Central America, looking for beauty in the banal

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Cheap, toy-like cameras have a unique aesthetic that some find frustrating. But, with the right frame of mind, their crudeness can be harnessed to creative effect

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Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #72: Liberating himself from the shackles of modern technology, Benedict Brain has creative fun with his new Camp Snap camera

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“Most years, I keep an eye out for an photo to use to celebrate the festive season”

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Art of Seeing Benedict Brain celebrates the holidays with an alternative take on the iconic Christmas tree

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“As a homage to the mighty tree at Sycamore Gap, I take the time to notice and acknowledge lone trees everywhere”

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Art of Seeing As his response to the Sycamore Gap tree felling, Benedict Brain finds beauty in other lone trees

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“I couldn’t return empty-handed, so I started to experiment with intentional camera movement (ICM), albeit reluctantly ”

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Art of Seeing Benedict Brain overcomes his dislike of a classic creative technique – and finds new inspiration

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”Perhaps the wild landscapes of north Wales are just too beautiful for my aesthetic. However, I still take my camera in the hope that something will resonate".

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Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #67: Benedict Brain finds that when it comes to capturing the essence of a location, some places are easier than others

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“It has been photographed so often that it felt to me like there was nowhere to go creatively”

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Art of Seeing Benedict Brain uses his thermal imaging camera to produce a hot take on the frozen north

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