Reportage – Page 2 – Zarina Holmes

Temples and flowers in Thailand

During a brief stopover in Thailand, I took the opportunity to observe their flower culture and research into mindfulness. I booked a guided tour to Thailand’s historical city, Ayutthaya, to see the elegant temple complex.
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Seasonal flower photography workshop in London, focussing on mindfulness and sustainability

On 20 May 2023, GLUE Studio debuted its first flower photography workshop focussing on mindfulness and sustainability at Missionworks in Hammersmith, London, UK.
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Making After The Rain

After The Rain project is a first time of sorts for me – as a self-published artist and author – and talking about a subject close to my heart, which is the islands I grew up on. I also document the changes I’ve observed on our simple little paradise due to pollution in the waterways.
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Lost in Luccombe, Isle of Wight

We didn’t have a proper walking map. Convinced by Siri that the trek was 1.6 miles, we ventured down the steep hills and crumbling cliffs, to walk 5 miles to Ventnor.
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By the sea at Whitstable, Kent

Whitstable in Canterbury has the right mixture of low-key vibe and charm that is perfect for my birthday lunch. It’s also understated. The more you frequent it, the more you’ll be taken in by its charm.
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A trance ceremony in Bali

I witnessed Ngeruk during a trance ceremony in Bali, which is a self-stabbing ritual performed by the local Hindu devotees to express their gratitude to the Gods. It was nothing short of eerie and magical. Despite the appearance of horror, the ceremony made me understand about the balance between my inner light and darkness a…
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Magical Istanbul

I discovered that people don’t go to Istanbul to escape the weather; people go there to experience its magic.
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I, Phytophilous

I’ve lived in London for decades and I think it’s time to get to know the local flora in the area.
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Borough Market bouncing back from the London Bridge attack

Shortly after the 3rd June terrorist attack at London Bridge, I took my camera out to document how the community was facing the aftermath. It was a familiar location for my photography teaching work for years.
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