HDR Photography

Silverlands Orphanage

aquanuke — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:02:37 +0000

The exact date Silverlands was built is unknown, however it is thought to be between 1818-1825, the first owner being Vice-Admiral the Rt. Hon Sir Frederick Hotham. Silverlands was used as the Hotham family home until approximately 1887. The Actors Orphanage was started in 1896 and was both a home and school to approx 60 children. The home and school was moved to Silverlands, Chertsey in 1938 where it remained until 1940. In 1941 it became a female nurse’s school for the nearby Botley Park Asylum and St Peter’s Hospital. In 1990 Silverlands Nursing School amalgamated with other schools of nursing in Surrey and Hampshire to become the Francis Harrison College of nursing and midwifery. At some point in the late 1990’s Silverlands ceased it’s role as a nursing school and the National Probation Service was looking for a new site for the ‘residential assessment and intervention programmes for adult males with allegations of, or convictions for, sexual offences involving children’. Silverlands in Chertsey was considered the most appropriate. The proposal was met with strong opposition from local people who organised a candlelit vigil to protest about the site being used for such a purpose and were concerned about the impact of the 7000 children attending the 25 schools within a 2.5 mile radius of Silverlands. After a lot of debating and protests on 4th July, 2002, it was confirmed by the Home Office Minister that Silverlands will not become the home of the Wolvercote paedophile clinic. However during this time, the Grade 2 listed building had already had £3.7 million pounds spent on its refurbishment. It remains empty.

Silverlands Orphanage

Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon

aquanuke — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:13:44 +0000

Jökulsárlón (literally “glacial river lagoon”) is a large glacial lagoon in southeast Iceland, on the borders of Vatnajökull National Park. Situated at the head of Breiðamerkurjökull, it evolved into a lagoon after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of melting of the Icelandic glaciers. The lagoon now stands 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) away from the ocean’s edge and covers an area of about 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi). It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland at over 248 metres (814 ft) depth as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The size of the lagoon has increased fourfold since the 1970s. It is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland. — at Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon.

Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon

Skógafoss Waterfall Iceland

aquanuke — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:17:28 +0000

The Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 25 metres (82 feet) and a drop of 60 m (200 ft). Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. The legend continues that locals found the chest years later, but were only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again. The ring was allegedly given to the local church.

Skógafoss Waterfall Iceland

Sam Poh Tong

aquanuke — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:31:25 +0000

Sam Poh Tong, discovered in 1912, is a Chinese Buddhist Temple within a natural limestone hill.

Developed by the Buddhist community and now has become an international tourist spot attracting visitors from all over the world.

Among the main attractions there are a beautifully decorated pavillion in front of the temple and a landscaped garden with a fish pool, which was awarded ” The Best Landscaped garden” in Malaysia 1993.

The Forbidden Temple Malaysia

KL Twin Towers fisheye

aquanuke — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:46:47 +0000

The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara Berkembar Petronas) are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the CTBUH’s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101. The buildings are the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

KL Twin Towers fisheye

The Seminary for Priests

aquanuke — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:39:44 +0000

The Seminary for Priests

Denbigh Asylum – Dereliction

aquanuke — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:47:19 +0000

Denbigh Asylum – Dereliction

21st Century Photography Vol. 4

aquanuke — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:12:07 +0000

A great honour for myself to be included in Mark Sean Orr’s latest photography and poetry publication “21st Century Photography Vol. 4″ among so many other great photographers.

The first of my work to be included in a book and also a number of my photos used, greatly appreciated.

Please click on the link below where you can preview the book online and even purchase a copy. I’m also informed if you live in the US or Canada you can apply the code 21CENTURY at checkout to receive 21% discount if used by November 30th 2012.

21st Century Photography Vol. 4

London fireworks night rooftopping

aquanuke — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:39:13 +0000

London fireworks night rooftopping – I knew all the fireworks were going to be outside of town but I still managed to forget my long 300mm lens.

London fireworks night rooftopping

Bull Manor Furhouse

aquanuke — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:00:16 +0000

“For solitude is sometimes best society, And short retirement urges sweet return”

Paradise Lost. Early 18th Century derelict manor house built on the home of one of England’s most renown poets of the 16th Century.

Bull-Manor-Furhouse