This photograph was taken on Poppit Sands beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Years of study and observation based around a single beach...

His pictures have been compared to moonscapes due to their peculiar tones and shapes, sea water transformed into pools of black mercury sitting amongst a silver terrain. 

Working with abstraction and detail the images from Poppit Sands series formed a vital part of the Artist next venture when Michael began experimenting with the Luminogram process.

The Poppit Sands series won Michael awards and accolades including being named a Finalist for the Hasselblad Masters Award (2008, 2009, 2010).

All works are limited edition and traditional darkroom Gelatin Silver Prints.

POPPIT SANDS' AWARDS:

2013 The Chris Beetles Award, London,
2010 Hasselblad Masters Award Finalist 'Poppit Sands',
2009 Hasselblad Masters Award Finalist 'Poppit Sands',
2008 Hasselblad Masters Award Finalist 'Poppit Sands',

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