Simon Plant Photographer- Stills & Motion

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Some shoots come with a view that does half the work before you've picked up the camera. simonplant.co.uk
04/09/2026

Some shoots come with a view that does half the work before you've picked up the camera. simonplant.co.uk

Some shoots take longer to get right than the property itself would suggest. This was one of them.
03/09/2026

Some shoots take longer to get right than the property itself would suggest. This was one of them.

Casting A Line Mandraki Harbour"Photographic magic often happens in fleeting moments of perfect alignment—when patience ...
02/09/2026

Casting A Line Mandraki Harbour
"Photographic magic often happens in fleeting moments of perfect alignment—when patience meets opportunity.”

Walking around Mandraki harbour in Rhodes one August morning, I found myself surrounded by unusual cloud cover. The warm air contrasted with the cool, muted light as I noticed several fishermen casting their lines into the Mediterranean waters.
I was initially drawn to the compositional balance—the gentle curve of the harbour, the silhouetted figures, the historic backdrop that has witnessed centuries of similar morning rituals.
But what made me quickly reach for my tripod was the first hint of crimson peeking between clouds at the horizon.

In fine art photography, these moments require both recognition and readiness. Within seconds, I was set up to capture what I knew would be a transient gift—that perfect instant when the rising sun broke through a narrow gap in the clouds, bathing the scene in dramatic light.

The resulting image embodies what I constantly search for in my work: the delicate interplay between cool morning tones and the warm glow of dawn, human presence in harmony with historic place, and the meditative quality that can only be found in these early, unhurried hours.

This is why I rise before dawn and return to these timeless places again and again. Each morning offers new possibilities, new light, new stories—eternally familiar yet never quite the same.
Follow my journey as I continue seeking these ephemeral moments where light, history, and human experience converge in perfect harmony.

"Ancient Mornings: Finding Peace in Mediterranean Light" Download this visual and literary meditation ebook for free now on my website".
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Small rooms are their own kind of difficult — less space to find an angle in.
01/09/2026

Small rooms are their own kind of difficult — less space to find an angle in.

Every property has a version of itself that only shows up in good light. Finding it is most of the job.
31/08/2026

Every property has a version of itself that only shows up in good light. Finding it is most of the job.

**Michael Eavis: Somerset Dairy Farmer and Festival Creator**I'm a bit of a daydreamer, especially while driving - which...
25/08/2026

**Michael Eavis: Somerset Dairy Farmer and Festival Creator**

I'm a bit of a daydreamer, especially while driving - which maybe isn't ideal when you're carrying thousands of pounds worth of camera equipment to commercial shoots!

It's during one of these driving moments that I got the sudden urge to reach out and ask if I might photograph Michael Eavis. You see, it suddenly struck me that Michael and his family are the people who have put Somerset on the world map with the world-famous Glastonbury Festival.

**A Somerset Legend**

For that reason, I felt I had to at least ask if he would spare a few minutes to be part of my Life In A Somerset Landscape Project. After 34 years of commercial photography, from corporate shoots with major brands to capturing local craftspeople, this felt like the most important portrait I could add to my Somerset collection.

Fortunately, Michael and his team liked the project and were incredibly accommodating, allowing me to photograph just a few weeks before Glastonbury 2022 - definitely not their quiet time!

**The Shoot**

Michael was exactly as I expected - lovely and naturally charismatic in front of the lens, making my job effortless. The whole shoot was completed in less than 30 minutes, which is impressive efficiency even by my commercial photography standards.

I titled the main image "3 Icons Of Glastonbury," showing Michael together with the Pyramid Stage and Glastonbury Tor rising above the Somerset landscape - three elements that perfectly capture what makes this county special.

**About Michael Eavis**
*(Bio supplied by Glastonbury Festival Press Office)*

Michael Eavis is an English dairy farmer best known as the creator of the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, which takes place on his farm in Pilton, Somerset.

It all began in the late sixties; after a casual visit to the Bath Blues festival with his girlfriend Jean, Michael decided to have a go himself in 1970. The Festival didn't make a profit for several years, but when it did, Michael began supporting good causes both locally and internationally. Nowadays, the Festival aims to raise two million pounds each Festival year for Greenpeace, Oxfam, and WaterAid, plus hundreds of local causes.

This is exactly why my (https://simonplant.co.uk/life-in-a-somerset-landscape-photography-project/) matters - celebrating the people who make our county extraordinary.

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Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that feels like a trip back in time? I found this caravan pitched back in October 20...
20/08/2026

Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that feels like a trip back in time? I found this caravan pitched back in October 2019, and it instantly brought to mind those iconic Marlboro billboard ads from the late 80s — you know, that rugged desert vibe. But here’s the twist: it’s actually sitting next to a gorgeous beach on the island of Rhodes, Greece!

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On a work/pleasure road trip with Mrs P.Shooting for a new client, one job in Brean next week and two here in Yorkshire ...
18/08/2026

On a work/pleasure road trip with Mrs P.
Shooting for a new client, one job in Brean next week and two here in Yorkshire near Bridlington.
Rounding the week off visiting by big sis near Harrogate before heading home.

Iphone Images of Flambourough Head

Grand Stairway Rhodes Old Town"Sunrise Elegance: The Grand Stairway in Rhodes Old Town"A quiet morning led me to this ex...
17/08/2026

Grand Stairway Rhodes Old Town

"Sunrise Elegance: The Grand Stairway in Rhodes Old Town"
A quiet morning led me to this exquisite staircase in Rhodes Old Town. Captured in the warm embrace of sunrise, it’s a moment where history and beauty align.

👉 Immerse yourself in serene beauty—browse the collection.


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Converted outbuildings — stables, coach houses, barns — often have more character per square foot than the main house. I...
17/08/2026

Converted outbuildings — stables, coach houses, barns — often have more character per square foot than the main house. I always enjoy the shoots where that's on the schedule.

Professional property photography for estate agents and homeowners across Somerset.

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