“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

One of my favourite movies of all time has to be "Peter Pan." I must admit i am a total sucker for fairy stories and child hood classics. At the moment i have just started reading Wuthering Heights. Many people would insist that this is a crazy thing to do, and as questions as to why i would bother. I bother because it is something i have always wanted to do, i have always wanted to finish a timeless classic novel. This one is one of them. 

I love a scene in 'Peter Pan' when they fly past Big Ben. Whenever i am in London and end up in Westminster i always try to take some photos of this magnificent intrepid, bold and significant landmark in London. 

I absolutely love how this looks as though it is towering over you and makes you feel so intimidated by it's impressive size and stature. I love the lighting effects round the bottom that illuminates all the features and makes it look spooky. 

I must admit the colour stands out on the black background and i don't think i got the true effect that i wanted when i took the photo, but it still makes 'Big Ben' look incredibly impressive and magnificent.

Believe it or not, this was taken on my iPhone. I think this looks as though it should be a postcard as the contrast between the colours are so great and i love the way the sky in the background isn't just a plain blue sky. 

This one is definitely my favourite of all of them. I love the way i captured the sunlight directly behind the clock tower and i edited it slightly to make it look more powerful and different when you're looking at it. My only problem with this one is the black blob in the right hand corner, most probably of a bus! I wish i had photoshop so i could edit it out. 

I like this one as it shows Big Ben is really 'Big'! The black and white is light because of it being a bright day, but i like it as it is not like normal black and white pictures. 

The quote in the title has to be something that i relate to a lot. 

In 2007 my Grandma, known to us as 'Gran B' passed away from Motor Neurone Disease. I regret so much not remembering the last thing i ever said to her. I have a fear of dread that's telling me that i did say "goodbye" to her and so that is that. Never again will we meet. That makes me so upset and worried. So in 2011 when my Auntie was in hospital fighting Cancer i never ever said goodbye to her as i was always scared that that was going to be the last time i was ever to see her. Sadly she passed away in Christmas. Her name was Nettie, to us it's always Auntie 'Nets Nets'.

Therefore because of these i can never make myself utter the words "goodbye." Instead i used "see you later" as i do intend on seeing people again. 

I am coming an important time in my life where i have to move from one stage to the next. Adulthood. Initially i thought it would be a fantastic thing, moving on and having the independence that i have much needed and wanted this past year. 

I don't want to say "see you later" to the people that have helped me this past year as even thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. To know that they have been there throughout my ups and downs just makes me know and understand how much they have meant to me.

Portfolio

In order for me to take Photography A Level i had to give in a portfolio of photos. This is my portfolio for everyone to view. I hope you enjoy. 

This has to be one of my favourite photos i have taken. I  love taking photos of scenery and landscapes, but in a different and in an interesting light. 

I posted this one in another page on my blog and this is still one of my favourites that i hope to keep using and referring back to whenever i need inspiration.

I slightly edited this one on iPhoto. I like the way it looks interesting through the shades of colours that i slightly changed to make them lighter. 

These two photos are exactly the same except one is in colour and one is in black and white. I really like the black and white one as it is totally and completely different. This was taken at Southend - on - Sea and brings back lovely memories. 

I am not a fan of taking photos of people posing, i love capturing moments like this one on camera and making sure that it is a natural pose caught off guard. 

This is a photo of my mum. I love this one as she looks so beautiful and happy here! 

Inspire a generation

London 2012, has to be one of the most inspirational events that i have ever witnessed. To live in such close proximity to London has made me realise how lucky i am to be able to be one of the millions of people that have experienced the Olympics and Paralympics this year. 

I got the opportunity to experience both the Olympics and Paralympics.

Swim, Bike, Run.  

All Dad's are crazy and so mine happened to drag us all out of bed at a ridiculous unearthly hour to the other teenagers out there (5am) in order to trek to Hyde Park so we could watch the ladies Olympic triathlon. The early hour paid off when we arrived as we got a spot right at the front and on a corner where we could see mostly everything. This was such a fantastic day out as the atmosphere was buzzing. 

Paralympics. 

On September 5th Queens School went on a trip to see the Paralympics. As i am a new student at the school, initially i felt a bit intimidated and scared which is naturally how you would feel around people that you do not know. However the people i met that day i got on with exceptionally well and really made the day turn out so amazing and so much better than expected! It took my worries away also for having to start school next week. Seeing the Paraympians yesterday made me feel so inspired about how they have gone through the turmoil of everything and come out the other side. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

Me, my journey and my photos.

This is a blog about me, my journey and my photos. 

My name is Freya and instead of Photography, it's all about Freytography. 

(Corny, but it works!) 

This is one of my first photos that really started my passion for photography. 

Eiffel Tower in Paris in August 2009. Edited on iPhoto on a Macbook, nothing fancy with photoshop unfortunately, but i thought for a novice it was a good job and is still one of my favourites.