Richard is exploring our relationship with the rural landscape. He is interested in those aspects of our rural environment which might go unnoticed; but which if seen could make us react and respond. He uses photography to reveal situations which could cause the viewer to question and speculate. The reaction to the images may vary however the type of reaction is less important than the fact that we actually react. In this way he hopes to raise awareness of our rural environment. The series 'edge of darkness' particularly explores the idea of the uncanny in relation to the rural environment. Richard is also asking the question, if photography draws something to our attention does that mean that we will actually see it ? Richard also undertakes commissions and offers commercial photographic services which can be found at www.newhill.net