Day 80 of 366: Sketching Light at Old Bombo Quarry

As the ink-black night retreated, I ventured out to the historic Old Bombo Quarry, where dawn's early light was soon to dance across the ancient stones. It was not just any morning's quest for the day's first light; it was a pursuit to frame the sun's awakening in a panorama that evokes a sense of otherworldliness.

 Having witnessed the sun spill its vibrant colours across the horizon, I found myself wandering, searching for new perspectives in this familiar yet ever-mysterious locale. It was as if each step revealed a different facet of Bombo's rugged charm, each angle telling a distinct tale etched in stone and light.

 The journey didn't end with the capture of photons on sensor; it was merely the beginning. Inspired by the Lloyd Rees Revisited exhibition at the GLaM the day before, I sought to transcend the conventional bounds of photography. I dived into the world of digital artistry, embracing a technique that transformed my photographs into line drawings, reminiscent of a printmaker's detailed etchings.

 Layer by layer, the image took on a new dimension, each stroke adding depth, each adjustment of opacity infusing life. The result was no longer just a photograph—it became a conversation between light and shadow, line and form, reality and interpretation. The quarry, known for its steadfast presence, was now immortalized in a fluid dance of artistic expression.

 Join me on this visual exploration as I delve into the nuances of transforming a photograph into a piece of art that pays homage to both nature's and humanity's enduring legacies.