Sunday Edition: Nicki Gwynn-Jones

PHOTOSNACK #549

Every Sunday, I contact photographers previously featured on PHOTOSNACK and ask them to send me their spontaneous thoughts, observations, reflections, or advice.

Today, I am sharing the message I received from Nicki Gwynn-Jones.

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Nicki Gwynn-Jones

I have lived in Orkney for nine years and spend much of my time photographing our spectacular seabirds, their epic journeys and migrations, a constant source of fascination and wonder. I also love to photograph stormy seas, always looking for the spirit of the fantastical creatures so deep-rooted in Orkney’s mythical past, and in spring I seek hidden stories amongst the snowdrops, wood anemones and bluebells. The magic is never far away, and I hope that this is in some way reflected in my images.

Winter in Orkney can provide magical light for photography. I had gone out on a bitterly cold December day - one of those that brings rain, sleet, snow, and sunshine seemingly all at once - hoping to photograph fulmars in flight. Even though it was the middle of the day, the sun was low in the sky, not much more than 10 degrees above the horizon, and I was desperately hoping for something special in those few moments when the raking winter light was producing deep shadows and gorgeous golden tones. I turned around and spotted a fulmar at rest in the geo behind me. It began to rain, but at the same moment the sun appeared from behind the clouds, bathing the fulmar in a shower of back-lit golden raindrops.

Happy photographer.

Nicki Gwynn-Jones was featured in PHOTOSNACK #517.

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Sunday Editions connect you with photographers whose work you previously explored through PHOTOSNACK.

I want to reveal some authentic parts of the people behind the cameras. I don't ask them any specific questions. I ask them to share whatever comes to mind when they think about YOU, the newsletter readers. It makes their responses genuine and personal.

I hope you enjoyed today's Sunday Edition.

Until next time,
Tomasz