Phil (a.k.a. Morpheus71) is an emerging photographer living in Totnes, South Devon, UK and is incredibly lucky to live between stunning beaches and fantastic moorland – he loves walking in the moors, climbing the cliffs and catching waves.
He is passionate about using visual imagery to capture the emotions, atmosphere and action of his subjects. His highly detailed work reflects his passion for rich light, colour and contrasting textures.
Phil is a part time Careers Advisor and occasionally works an outdoor pursuits instructor.
Photo Competition successes:
1st Prize in Devon Hedges Photo Competition 2011 :)
3rd place in ‘Water in Devon Life’ photo competition 2011
Winner of the ‘Living the View’ category in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 50th Anniversary Photo Competition 2010 for my ‘Boof’ photo – image exhibited over summer 2010 at Harbour House Gallery in Kingsbridge
Winner of the ‘Work, Rest & Play’ category in the Torbay Geopark ‘My Geopark’ Photo Competition June 2010
1st place – Tamar Valley Tourism Association Photo Competition 2009 (Photo ‘The Passage’)
2nd place Green Energy UK Photo Competition 2009
Shortlisted for Tanqueray/ Magnum Photos ‘A Taste for Life’ Competition 2009
Shortlisted (final 10) for Spirit of the Southwest photo competiton in 2009 (judged by the doyen of English landscape photography, Charlie Waite) (Photo was ‘Boof’)
Shortlisted (final 10) for Forestry Stewardship Council’s Spring Photo Competition 2011 (Photo was ‘The Trail’)
Work selected for 20th Century Plymouth Architecture exhibition in 2010 (Photo was ‘Plymouth N.A.F.F.I’)