'My 7x12' is a project about my father and his allotment
Finished Book
1. The reason I first gained an interest in photography was when my dad, after years of shooting on film, bought a DSLR in 2012. After dad taught me the basics on the DSLR he started to show me his film cameras, including his lucite universal 166, a strange looking Russian medium format tlr. I was fascinated immediately. I really wanted this project to be personal so thought how better than to photograph my dad doing what he enjoys on a camera he gave me.
2. As part of my dads midlife crisis he decided to start an allotment. as crazy as me and mum thought this idea was, he has turned it into a true passion project that the whole family benefits from.
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4. There's always jobs to be done, however the mowing is a shared responsibility between all the gardeners.
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6. Any excuse for a beer! (Even if its just filling the slug traps)
7. there is no need for a wide array of specific tools for gardening, the basic necessities are enough to have a successful veg plot.
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9. the whole family has always supported the allotment and often dad receives gardening related gifts including this seed organiser from my grandparents
10. dad will always be the first to admit the allotment is a labour of love, so a quick nap in the sun is deserved.
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12. strawberries are always a wonderfully sweet treat to look forward to.
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14. Having an allotment has meant we have been able to try out a whole range of new veg such as this elephant garlic.
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16. An allotment is a waiting game but its always worth the end product
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18. Thanks to the allotment we now eat a lot of homegrown produce which is not only good for the environment but has also meant we've saved money on fresh fruit and veg from the supermarket.
