David Southern

In this episode of Biblioscapes in Discussion, I am joined by David Southern to talk about his book Shoreline.

Shoreline brings together a collection of images captured on the Northumbrian coastline. This hardback limited edition showcases the beauty that can be found when we take a closer and deeper look at familiar subjects such as rocks, sand and seaweed. David says, ‘The best intimate landscapes are those that exert a charm which extends beyond their limited field of view and invites us to let our creativity flow. All the elements in my photographs have been arranged by nature alone. I haven’t added or removed anything from when the scene was discovered. It is important that my work retains this natural integrity’.

Shoreline is a result of a three years exploration that set out to capture the fascinating landscapes of a familiar and often overlooked area - the earth beneath our feet.

We also discussed a selection of David’s favourite photobooks from his own bookshelf…

• LYS… Sandra Bartocha

• A Life in Pictures… Steven McCurry

• Genesis… Sebastiao Salgado

• The Secret Lives of Colour… Kassia St Clair

• More Than A Rock… Guy Tal

You can see more of David’s work on his website and find him on Instagram and Twitter.