Bushcraft Course

Running a business can be challenging, rewarding, exciting, and sometimes frustrating, especially when seemingly simple admin tasks become tedious! For example, the printer or computer dies, internet connections don't work and SO much time is wasted sorting these out.

Many people envy that I can take award winning landscape photographs at great locations in dramatic or atmospheric lighting. The reality is that those 'WOW' images are the result of numerous, often fruitless, return trips, as the best laid plans may be thwarted by inclement weather or unexpected challenges. A few weeks ago nothing seemed to be going smoothly. I was working longer hours, getting increasingly isolated and my self esteem was getting low. Something had to change. ME! I made a CHOICE to make a CHANGE and TAKE ACTION!

Have you noticed how a chain of events can be set in motion by making one decision? I decided to attend the South West Office Show in Bristol on 20th October. The weather was miserable and unbelievably wet. It would have been very easy not to have bothered, but I did go. I came home feeling inspired and empowered by some of the people I'd spoken with at the show.

One stand caught my eye with a handout saying '...join us on our FREE 10 week Aspire to Grow Course in Bushcraft'. http://www.growinthewild.webs.com/ I love the outdoors, so I signed up, turned up each Saturday and now my life is blossoming. I'm looking good and feeling great. On the course, I've met some very dedicated organisers and knowledgable instructors, joined other participants to learn survival skills, bushcraft, teamwork, leadership, rekindled forgotten skills and had great fun along the way. Life's too short, it's not a rehearsal. DO SOMETHING TODAY TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER!

Enjoying Artwork

The last few weeks have flown by! Being involved with the Art Exhibition at Castle Combe was a lovely experience. I enjoyed meeting many of the visitors while helping with stewarding the exhibition one morning. Several local artists and sculptors , including Caroline Waterlow, showcased their stunning work.

Award Winning Greetings Card at 'Celebration' Art Exhibition, Castle Combe

Not bought your Christmas cards yet?

Buy my award winning greetings card 'Christmas Wreath' during the 'Celebration' Art Exhibition at St. Andrew's Church, Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Saturday 24 October - Wednesday 28th October, between 10am and 5pm.

Redcliffe Imaging e-Gallery

I'm delighted to say that Redcliffe Imaging e-Gallery in Bristol now has a selection of my seascapes and skyscapes for you to view or buy as Fine Art Stretch Canvas's or Fine Art Photo Rag Prints.

Midsomer Norton Society

Midsomer Norton Society volunteers clearing rubbish near the riverbank

Volunteers Pruning Trees

I'm proud to be involved in documenting the transformation of Midsomer Norton. The trees in Redfield Road, near the river became very overgrown. Volunteers pruned branches, cleared undergrowth and rubbish in preparation for planting bulbs for the Spring.

Midsomer Norton Society

27th September 2009

I'm documenting the fantastic, ongoing, community project work being done by the Midsomer Norton Society, supported by Community Payback. Volunteers from the Midsomer Norton Society are transforming the 'face' of the town. The first stage, restoring the old railings in the High Street, was completed at the end of September. Volunteers celebrated their achievement with tea and cakes! This photo was published in the local press.

Royal Photographic Society Western Region Exhibition

12 September 2009

These two images, 'Approaching Storm' and 'Wild Flower Meadow' were selected for the Royal Photographic Society, Western Region, Annual Exhibition in Bath. I was a steward at the exhibition on the Saturday afternoon where I chatted to interested visitors.

Latent Light Online Gallery - View or buy Anna Proctor's photographs

You can view or buy a selection of my open edition photographs from my portfolio at Latent Light online gallery. Many of the images were taken during the time I lived in Greece. Bring tranquillity to your home, work or public space with a seascape, a skyscape or an abstract image as an acrylic panel or block, a canvas or an unmounted print. Digital images are also available for use on licence.

Anna Proctor and Interior Scene, luxury product directory

Go to page 19, http://www.interiorscene.co.uk/ to see samples of my fine art, black and white landscape work advertised in the autumn issue Interior Scene. This is a product directory for those involved in buying for the luxury interior and exterior contract markets. Interior Scene has a stand, J304, at Decorex 09 in London, http://www.decorex.com/ where one of my pieces will be on show from 27th - 30th September.

Exhibit on the Interior Scene Stand J304, at Decorex09 Interior Design Show, London

You can see a piece of my work at the Interior Scene stand, J304, at the Decorex International 09 Interior Design Show in London, 27th -30th September 2009. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase my work to the luxury interior contract market.

Skyscape in North Cornwall

8 September 2009

Cornwall's variable weather produces spectacular skies and seas. This shot is one of a series taken as the clouds started to break, allowing the sun to peep through, throwing intermittent pools of light on the sea. I feel alive and excited taking photos at times like this.

Location Lifestyle - Tim and Becks

23 August 2009

It was a pleasure to do a location photoshoot with Tim and Becks at Willsbridge Nature Reserve, a couple of weeks before their wedding. They both look relaxed and SO happy!

Jane Hutt, Assembly Member, Invites me to Exhibit at the Senedd building in Cardiff

19 August 2009

Jane Hutt, Assembly Member for Wales came to meet members of the Vale Business Women's Network on their stand, at the Vale of Glamorgan Show in South Wales, on a scorching August day. I was delighted to be invited to exhibit my fine art landscape photography at the Senedd building in Cardiff next year.

Location Lifestyle - Judy

12 August 2009

I enjoyed taking some informal lifestyle shots of Judy in the relaxed atmoshere of her garden. Congratulations to Judy on the recent publication of her book, 'Work From Home'.

Exhibition at McKenzie Woodward, Gillingham, Dorset

The opening of the McKenzie Woodward bespoke furniture Showroom, at Gillingham in Dorset,
was celebrated with Pimms in the summer sunshine by invited Trade guests on 25th July and by the public on 8th August. I was invited to exhibit some of my fine art landscape work as canvas, acrylics and framed images, as shown in the illustrations. This generated even more interest in my work.

Kathryn Thomas, Light Years 2009 Exhibition

12 June 2009
We visited the Light Years 2009 Exhibition by artist Kathyn Thomas at Paintworks, Bristol. Her skyscapes and seascapes, painted in oil on linen, are ethereal, moving and inspiring. This is art that touched my soul.

Killary Fjord, Ireland

24 April 2009 Killary Fjord , Connemara, Ireland- a place to visit before you die, preferably when it's not raining! Rugged scenery, dramatic skies and a warm welcome by the locals in Lennane.

Commissioned Fine Art Photography, Royal United Hospital, Bath

1 April 2009
Five tranquil seascapes have been permanently installed in the recently refurbished Radiology Department, at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Three large acrylic panels are situated in the corridor and two framed images are on the walls in the waiting area for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy.