Studio Devona

Studio Devona - Photography

My devotion to photography primarily revolves around landscapes and nature, much of which unfolds during my leisurely walks across Dartmoor. I discover that while I'm immersed in nature, the landscape often resonates with me, seemingly beckoning my attention to features like the contours of hills, rugged outcrops, twisted trees draped in moss, and glimmers of light reflecting off water. As an artist, I am captivated by elements that evoke the essence of bygone eras, feeling an everlasting connection to the landscape as if I have belonged there for eternity.

In the coming months, I plan to create dedicated pages that delve deeper into some of my favorite locations and walks. To deliver this to you, I will be sorting through approximately 67 thousand images I have taken since the early 2000s!

At this time I use a Nikon Coolpix P-950 Camera.

Enquiries: I am open for enquiries for taking photographs for you in the Dartmoor area. I can do landscapes and nature, buildings, animals, events, etc. (I do not do weddings). I charge for petrol and my price for photographs which are supplied in .jpeg format vary according to the request. Write to me to discuss options and prices thank you.

studiodevona@gmail.com

Emsworthy

Overlooked by Saddle Tor the ruins of the old Emsworthy farm can be found in the head of the valley. It is a special nature reserve in its own right within the main National Park. The ruins are particularly pretty and the bluebells really add colour. You can also often hear the cuckoo calling here at certain times of the year. I visited the barn at night during halloween when it was raining to record the sound of water on the corrugated iron roof. You can find the sound meditation on Youtube.

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Huccaby

Also known as Hexworthy Bridge this small area of the river is delightful all year round. In the summer months when waters are lower there is a small gravel bank in the river and rocks to sit on and paddle and observe small fish. I have spent so many hours here over the years taking photo's of the lovely cola coloured waters which are so characteristic of Dartmoor due to the peat soil. I have composed a piece of music about the river at Huccaby which you can hear on Youtube.

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Kestor Rock

More off the main roads Kestor rock is a place I visit to take in the moods of the moor. I have witnessed several foggy sunsets from here and the top of the rock has a huge natural rock basin which in winter becomes frozen over. At times there are grazing animals all around the rock which make the area seem even more ancient and wild, yet in Bronze age times the landscape here was covered in field systems known as reeves and there are several impressive hut circle remains nearby as well as standing stones.

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Lydford Castle

Constructed in the 13th century on the site of an earlier one, Lydford Castle was mainly built as a courtroom and prison. There is a dungeon below the entrance door hidden behind the banks of mud. I wonder what these walls have seen over the centuries. The nearby Inn and Church are also well worth a look too. On several occasions when I was there a black cat would pop up and sit with me which was nice company and even walked me around the ruins as if giving me a tour.

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Lydford Gorge

The gorge is unique and was formed when the landscape was being tilted by geological forces which caused the water to cut deep and narrow resulting in the amazing features we see today. In some parts the water goes almost underground with eroded cave-like features, one being named the Devil's Cauldron. At the bottom end of the gorge, and coming from another small valley, is the lovely White Lady waterfall which is Devon's highest. Lydford Gorge and other Dartmoor waterfalls are features in my song Power of Water on Youtube.

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St Mary's Bay

Also known locally as Mudstone beach this bay is just south of Brixham with coastal walks all the way from the town to Dartmouth. Mudstone beach has one way down which involves a lot of steps but it a delightful place with sands and slates. There are some nice geological features to observe here too as well as rock pools and often seals swimming along the shore. This is my most favourite coastal beach in the area and I have done two sound meditation recordings here on Youtube.

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Great Staple Tor

The higher ground not far from Tavistock has a number of larger impressive Tors including this one as well as Great Mis Tor, Cox Tor, Pew Tor, King's Tor. The higher Staple Tor area as shown here has some nice rock stacks which have character looking like faces or animals. Sunsets are impressive from here and views extend all the way south to Plymouth as well as Cornwall in the West. I have written a piece of music called Dartmoor Realm of the Tors which is set to lots of my photographs and you can visit this on my Youtube Channel.

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Wistman's Wood

A small but very old copse of tree's which gained a lot of attention over the years due to the short twisted oak tree's that look like imaginary creatures and the diverse wildlife that exists here. Sadly the attention of too many visitors has taken its toll in recent times and notices now advise people to walk around the woods rather then venture into them in the hope that some damage may recover. There are lots of copses of tree's on and around the moor which also look similar.

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Devona

Lea-Croft Cottage (Sabin's Rest), Cheriton Bishop, Devon. EX6 6JH

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