about heather
Lancashire born
Schooled in the Isle of Man
College for Hotel Management then Music
Flew gliders
8 years in the Royal Air Force
13 years flying commercially
As mature student studied Photography, Art, History of Art, Archaeology, Cosmology, Decorative Arts
Travelled 5 times to Antarctica including 2 semi-circumnavigations in an icebreaker
BA(Hons) Wildlife and Environmental Photography
My work usually takes the form of projects based around Man’s interaction with nature, which can be visually or conceptually inspired and driven by curiosity. The projects are often long term involving lengthy observation in all weathers and all seasons, artistic and scientific research and patience. I embrace anthropomorphism and choose to work within sight of animals and not from hides. I do not disturb but exist with them, it is their choice to stay or go. Other ingredients . . .
. . . staring, watching, dreaming.
On this website is just some of the ensuing work.