RSS
email
twitter
Forgotten Postcard, Taj Mahal, Agra, India – Contest Winner Announced
A few weeks ago I ran a contest to promote the Forgotten Postcard Series. Typically, I work with my own images to create the Forgotten Postcards, however the idea was born from an image I created from a friend’s photo. Because I enjoy being inspired by other people’s travel photos, as well as my own, … more
Holling Grange Herefordshire, England Photo Gallery
Recently I was hired to photograph the stunning Holling Grange self-catering cottages in Abbey Dore, Hereforshire, England. The cottages have been taken over by new management and have been completely renovated to a very high standard. They were a joy to photograph, as the owners have a keen eye for detail and styling.
Below is a gallery of … more
Basilica of Koekelberg, Brussels, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
The National Basilica of Koekelberg or Basilica of the Sacred Heart (French: Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Dutch: Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig-Hart ) is a Roman Catholic church in Brussels, Belgium. The art-deco church is the 6th largest Roman Catholic church in the world.
I love the simplicity of the interior lines of this building. There … more
Old England Forgotten Postcard – Brussels, Belgium
The Old England building in Brussels, Belgium is one of my favourite examples of architecture in the city and I knew it had to become a Forgotten Postcard. The Old England was once a department store but is now home to the fabulous Musical Instrument Museum. The café on the top floor offers a beautiful view of Grand Place … more
Photographing the Chateau Villandry
The Loire Valley in France is a magical destination for photographers. It is famous for its magnificent castles and chateaus, never-ending vineyards, and beautiful river-side landscapes. You can point your camera just about anywhere and capture a beautiful scene.
For garden photographers, the Loire Valley is a paradise. Many of the chateaus have stunning gardens. You … more
Las Vegas Photo Gallery
Last month I spent a week on The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s definitely an interesting town with plenty of visual stimulation. Click on the thumbnails below for the full images with captions.
Share and Enjoy:
Barcelona Spain Photo Gallery
Barcelona, Spain is one of my favourite cities in Europe. The Modernisme architecture, spear-headed by Antoni Gaudi, is incredible and there is a new and beautiful scene around every corner. Below is a gallery of a few of my favourite images of Barcelona, taken on three separate visits. Click on the thumbnail to view the … more
Groot – Bijgaarden Castle and Gardens Photos.
This past weekend I visited the Castle and gardens at Groot-Bjigaarden (Grand Bigard in French), just outside of Brussels. It was a stunning springtime location and included my two favourite photography subjects – beautiful gardens and beautiful architecture.
If you’d like more detail about my trip to the Groot-Bijgaarden, please read my article, Garden Photography at … more
Royal Belgian Greenhouse – Laeken, Belgium
This gallery contains a few of my favourite images from the Belgian Royal Greenhouses in Laeken, Belgium. For a closer look and detailed caption of each image, click on the thumbnails below.
Share and Enjoy:
Orval, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
My latest Forgotten Postcard comes from a photo that I posted earlier of the Abbey of Notre Dame d’Orval in Wallonia, Belgium.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Share and Enjoy:
Japanese Tower, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
While this looks like a scene straight from Japan, this photo was actually taken here in Belgium. This is the view of the Japanese Tower from the gardens of the Royal Palace in Laeken, Belgium. Léopold II had the tower constructed along with a Chinese pavillion which were inaugurated in 1905. The tower houses a collection … more
Grand Place, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
The latest image in my Forgotten Postcards series comes from Brussels’ Grand Place. This is the top of the Maison du Roi (House of the king in French). In Dutch it is known as the Broodhuis(or Bread house) because it stands on the spot of the former 13th century bakers’ market.
If you like this image please … more
Barcelona, Spain Travel Photo Slideshow
I love the architecture of Barcelona, Spain. Everywhere you turn you seen another unusual sight. The colour and movement of the city are endlessly inspiring. Then there is the food… well I won’t get into that today but let’s say you won’t go hungry.
The following is a video of some of the highlights of my trip to … more
Valletta, Malta – Forgotten Postcard
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a new Forgotten Postcard with you. I took the photo for this one from a boat in Valletta harbour on the island of Malta.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Share and Enjoy:
Parc Cinquantenaire, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
Parc Cinquantenaire, or Jubelpark in Dutch, is one of Brussels, Belgium’s most famous landmarks. The centrepiece triumphal arch was erected in 1905 and it’s age and grandeur certainly lend itself to the Forgotten Postcard treatment.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this … more
Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
It’s been quite a while since I created a new Forgotten Postcard. I realized (well my husband pointed out) that I hadn’t done a Belgian one yet. So I present the Forgotten Groot-Bijgaarden. The Flemish architecture really seems to lend itself to the aging treatment. This image consists of 12 layers (give or take).
If you … more
Ireland Photo Gallery
This is a collection of images of Ireland and Northern Ireland that I made on two separate trips in 2006. Click the thumbnail to view the full image with captions.
Share and Enjoy:
Rock of Cashel, Ireland – Forgotten Postcard
My latest installment of the Forgotten Postcard series, is an image I made at the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent castle in county Tipperary in Ireland.
Share and Enjoy:
Pont-du-Gard, France – Forgotten Postcard
I needed to do something a little more creative today after days of editing my California images, so I decided to take another crack at the Forgotten Postcards series.
This image was taken at the Pont du Gard aqueduct in Southern France. I’ve been to this location 3 times now, and it never ceases to amaze me … more
Venice, Italy 3 – Forgotten Postcard
This final Forgotten Postcard from Venice, Italy shows the typical gondolas in the Grand Canal. One again I used Photoshop to alter the image to age and distress it.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Share and Enjoy:
Venice, Italy 1 – Forgotten Postcard
Venice really lends itself to the Forgotten Postcard concept. The timelessness of the city and its canals is what makes it special.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Share and Enjoy:
Venice, Italy 2 – Forgotten Postcard
I’m up to my old tricks again! I’m now truly hooked on the Forgotten Postcard concept. I went digging through my old photos today to find some that I wasn’t altogether happy with to see what could be done.
Venice is one of those timeless, European cities. I haven’t had the best of luck photographing it … more
Kinderdijk Windmill, The Netherlands – Forgotten Postcard
This is another image taken on the same day as the other Kinderdijk Postcard. I really liked the way yesterday’s altered windmill turned out, so I decided to work on another one today. I hope you like it!
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the … more
Alison Cornford-Matheson is a Canadian photographer living and working in Brussels, Belgium. She specialises in garden and travel lifestyle stock photography. In addition, she is a Photoshop professional and produces digital artwork as fine art prints. Alison is available for assignment work and commissions on request.
