A SNAPSHOT of the changing seasons in the Pennines will soon go on show in Marsden.
Photographers Andy Hemingway and Chris Charlesworth have dedicated much of their time to capturing scenes of the hills and moors, sunsets and sunrises in picturesque locations.
And the 3am starts have worked wonders which you will be able to see for yourself at Marsden’s A Month of Sundaes gallery, based on the second floor of the ice-cream parlour, from April 5 until April 30.
Entitled Two Visions, the work of the two photographers complements each other and will include a collection of landscape images of the Pennines through the changing seasons.
Andy said: “We both work around the same areas and spend a lot of time in the Pennines and Peak District.
“My collection has been shot over the past year and has involved a few 3am starts to tear up to spot hoping for the perfect sunrise only to discover a grey and horrible day break through.
“But when you get that really amazing scene it makes it all worthwhile.”
Andy works around Standedge, Derwent, One Cliff Craggs, Penistone, Marsden and Saddleworth Moors.
He added: “I know the places so have an idea of what I’d like to achieve, but it’s always down to the conditions on the day.”
He and Chris, from South Yorkshire, have shot together on several occasions and share similar ideals which will help bring the collection of their work perfectly together.
Andy is currently exhibiting at the Coach House Gallery in Wakefield where his work, Gritstone and Sky is showing. It will be included in the next Wakefield Artwalk on Wednesday, March 31, from 5-9pm.
He has previously exhibited in Holmfirth and was an integral part of the well-received Riverside Art Project when it was based in the town’s indoor shopping centre.
Andy’s passion for the landscape began during childhood. Born and raised in Crosland Moor, regular walks on the surrounding hills with his father cemented an early familiarity with Yorkshire’s rugged and unique landscape.
He added: “For me, landscape photography is much more that just capturing a view.
“I often research the history, folklore and geology of the areas that I shoot and try to convey something of the spirit of the place.
“I believe that the landscape of the Pennines is one of the finest in the world. It may not have the mountains and craggy coastlines of Scotland and Wales that are currently so popular with photographers, but it is ours.”
Chris lives in the small village of Treeton, South Yorkshire, and juggles his passion for photography with a full time job and his family including his two daughters.
Chris added: “My love for the great outdoors began when I bought my first car and started visiting all the places that I’d seen in photography books and magazines over the years.
“Studying the work of respected landscape photographers, such as Charlie Waite, Joe Cornish, Colin Prior and David Noton, has also been instrumental in helping to develop my own vision and style.
“It’s the ever changing light on the landscape that keeps me coming back time and again to a location, to try and capture that perfect moment when all the elements come together to create an image that hopefully will create an emotional response from the viewer.”
The exhibition runs until April 30 and is open Monday to Saturday 8.30am until 6.00pm and Sunday from midday until 5pm at the Marsden gallery at 9 Peel Street.
