Chris Wormald - Photographer
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    Welcome to my Home Page. I have 40 years experience as a photographer, supplying clients in the UK and abroad with high quality prints and digital files within their budgets and on time.

  2. About Me

    Find out about Chris Wormald photographer

  3. Architectural Photographer

    View my architectural photography page

    Royal Pavilion music room2 The music room is very ornate indeed Manchester reflections Complex reflections modern materials. Brighton Pavilion reflection1 The pavilions pond reflects the ornate splendor. Under the pier Under Brighton pier better than above Bristol sphere The enigmatic sphere. Ely Cathedral Ely Cathedral. Bath Abbey at Night pnbspHistoric Bath Abbey at night. br p Houghton Mill Possibly the most picturesque mill in the country. nave high A high viewpoint of Salisbury Cathedral Nave Dinner time Banqueting room Bristol night Bristol, architectural excitment by night. royal kitchen chickens The prince had few vegetarian friends. Great Kitchen A great little royal kitchen. Royal Pavilion Splendid interior Royal repose Relaxing interior Trinity Gate, Cambridge Trinity Colleges magnificent gatehouse. Stair light, Museum of Modern Art Top of the staircase at the Museum of Modern Art. br Cube and Highrise Modern downtown city buildings Art Gallery Interior Looking up from the staircase at the San Francisco museum of modern art. Clean lines Modern downtown San Francisco, looking like an architects model.
  4. Editorial Photographer

    My editorial style is dependant on the needs of the client, from

    1. Great Dorset Steam Fair

      A great day out!

      Steam Fair 1 Craftswoman and engine. Steam Fair 3 Perfect weather. Steam Fair 2 Mighty engine. Steam Fair 8 Pride and Joy. Steam Fair 6 An evening ride. Steam Fair 4 Nostalgic smoke. Steam Fair 7 Classic merrygoround.
    Ice Rain Ice frozen action of rain. Red Leaves Stunning red leaves at Morrab Gardens. Leaf form A complex natural, unmanipulated leaf form. Ice Winter ice forms. pondleaf Shadow of a leaf on a texture of leaves Like silk Rock Silk. rockform Magical rockform near Cott suggests Shakti Cabbage jewels Dew on a cabbage leaf. Cactus Cactus. Ice Splash2 Solid ice Splash Ice cresent1 Ice, clean, cold, unforgiving yet beautiful. Rockweed Low tide leaves plantrock pattern. Rock like water Liquid or solid Skyscape Clouds A plant explosion. A fantastic plant at the RHS gardens, Wisley. Tree bark1 Landscape on the skin of a tree. Treebark2 A glimpse of the fairy realm.
  5. Travel Photographer

    My travel photographs have been reproduced in brochures and books, on CDs and web sites.

    1. UK Views

      Pictures from around the uk

      Penzance Harbour Glassy calm and morning light at Penzance inner harbour. Torquay sunset Sunset over the harbour at Torquay Cottage and Flowers A stunning floral display outside a Branscombe village cottage St. Ives from the Malakof Summer flowers and the harbour, St. Ives View westwards A stunning view over the seafront and pier from the Russell Coates Museum. Cornish Cliffs at Zennor What better place to be than walking the Cornish cliff paths on a fine summer day. Clifton Bridge at Night Brunels famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Town Centre Night And you thought all the aliens were in Cardiff br Gold Hill The famous and much photographed Gold Hill. Oxburgh Hall Oxburgh Hall is a National Trust owned gem. Thaxted Thaxted Mill dominates the pretty town. Evening race Horning sailing club members enjoy a perfect evenings racing. Weston Pier The pier before the fire. Sally Lunns Tea Room Have a Bath bun in Sally Lunns tearoom. Royal Crescent Royal Crescent with flowers. Conwy Quay Conwy Quayside Poultney Bridge at Night Poultney Bridge at night. Lincoln, Castle Square Cathedral A grand view of the cathedral. The Customs House, Exeter The newly referbished Customs House. Redruth Neglected gem of a town. Kennet and Avon Canal The Kennet amp Avon canal flows under this house. Cardif Quayside Not an alien in sight. Tintern Abbey The atmospheric ruins of a fine abbey. Cadgwith boats1 Cornish fishing, uphill struggle Cadgwith boats2 Fishing hope. Corfe Castle Dramatic Corfe Castle seen from the village. Beach teasles Sought after gem, millionaires playground. Malvern Hills Splendid walking country. Marlow from the lock Marlow is a historic town, seen here from Marlow lock, a classic view of the Thamesside town. Poole Quay Boats and new build. Tintern Abbey Ruins The iconic building in the Wye Valley. Cromer The town from the pier. Southwell Minster Lovely Southwell Minster Old Weavers Medieval houses. The London Eye The iconic London Eye, a major tourist attraction of modern London. Ranworth Staithe Ranworth is a popular village for people boating on the Broads. West Bay Climb the hill and look west. Thomas Hardys cottage. The poet and writer wrote his early books in this charming cottage at Higher Bockhampton, about 5 miles from Dorchester, named Casterbridge in his writings. Upton Post Mill Dramatic evening light on Upton Post Mill. Bizarre cow A zany artwork outside the South Bank Centre. Barges at Standard Quay A truely excellent clutch of sailing barges. Church Lane The prettiest road in Ledbury. Weymouth The harbour. Conwy Town from the walls.
    2. India

      Pictures from India

      Village Scene Millions of people in modern India live in villages, A timeless life away from the chaos and noise of the cities. Pujari at a Shiva Temple A Pujari on duty in a Shiva Temple in the Gangesside ancient town. Tagore statue The image of Rabindranath Tagore appears in many guises in the town of Shantiniketan where Tagore started his experimental school that became an internationally renowned university. Timeless ploughing Ploughing the timeless furrow. In the heat and mud, a man prepares a paddy field for a fresh crop. Girl with facepaint pA girl with facepaint hopes people will give her money. Poor parents sometimes dress up their children as Gods and Goddesses aiming to suppliment a meagre income. br p Hindu mother and child A beautiful young mother blooms in the seclusion of an extended family compound in a village near Mayapur. Snack seller A stallholder selling snacks waits for custom in Kurseong, a charming town near Darjeeling. The Friday evening procession The Hari Krishna movement has its headquarters in Maypur. In the quotLand of the Golden Avatarquot the Friday evening procession is the highlight of the week for devotees and visitors alike. Woman making firelighters A woman makes firelighters using charcoal, cowdung and paraffin. Much cooking in poor traditional households is done over open fires, often causing health problems for the cook. Vegetable market pFresh vegetables for sale in the Market at Kurseong. Many millions of Indians, especially high caste Hindus are strictly vegetarian. br p Devotees dancing Hari Krishna devotees dancing in the temple. Girls making a coir mat Two young girls make a coir mat in a village coir products factory. Spice seller Spices are an important part of Indian cuisine and religion practice.nbsp Winter maintenance at the tea plantation Women tea plantation workers on off season maintenance duty watched over by a male foreman. Backbay pTwo distinct ways of life, the modern highrise India that includes the World Trade Centre, and the grinding poverty of the Backbay dwellers. c1997 br p pScanned from a Kodachrome transparency. br p Doorway A beautiful textured doorway. Boot Maker A man makes colourful traditional bootsnbspat the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, just outside Darjeeling. Sadus Fire A lovely elderly sadu, makes toast for his supper. Holyman This man knows Women labourers Women carry sacks of sand on their heads up the stairway to where the builders are working. Christmas Candle Ritual Lighting candles around Rabindranath Tagores beautiful Prayer Hall takes place every Christmas day before the concertmeditation. A lush Orissa landscape Irrigated reflections. Heating dye for coir fibre A man heats a bucket of dye for coir fibre used in this village factory. spinner1 A woman spins wool, using ancient traditional technology,at the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, just outside Darjeeling. br Karnak Girl pA portrait of a woman beach vendor. C1993.p pScanned from a Kodachome transparency. br p Traditional beachnet fishing pTraditional beachnet fishing. c1993p pScanned from an original, archival, Record Rapid Silverprint. br p Dancer A young dancer at the 2008 Poush Mela. Pushkar Arch Beautiful India Bishnoi Bride pA young Bishnoi woman grinds corn.p pScanned from a Kodachrome transparency. br p Young man painting A young student painter concentrates on his work. Stonecarver, Puri A carver makes an image of Lord Narashima. Boydancer A young folk dancer of African desent. Girldancer pA stunningly beautiful folk dancer.p pScanned from a Kodachrome transparency. br p Street fun pOne of my favourite Indian street shots, with its surreal elements and humour. c1987p pScanned from an original, archival Record Rapid Silverprint. br p Young silversmith pA young silversmith in his workshop in the Triplicane area. c1986.p pScanned from an original, archival, Record Rapid Silverprint. br p Kids and kids pTwo boys with their kids, the newspaper headline, quotLearning to Survivequot is very apt for children growing up in Indian Cities. c1993.p pScanned from an original, archival Record Rapid Silverprint. br p
    3. France

      Pictures of La Belle France

      1. Northern France

        Pictures of Northern France

        Les Halles Les Halles is a spectacular modern shopping centre in Paris. The Pompidou Centre Le emCentre Pompidouem in Paris, one of the most daring modern arts museum in the world. The Seine at Night Bateau mouche tourist boats prowlnbspthe Seine at night. br Fountains Outside the Hotel De Ville Paris The Paris Hotel De Ville dates from 1533. Notre Dame de Paris The Notre Dame de Paris Our Lady of Paris, a stunningnbspCathedral by the Seine. br The Louvre Reflection pThe Louvre Reflected in the pyramide.p Sunset through the Louvre Pyramid Sunset through the Louvre Pyramid Paris Pink Bicycle Paris The mystery of the Pink Bicycle, Paris br Louve Pyramide The Louve Pyramide Shop Window Paris She gazes sans interruption.
      2. Southern France

        View pictures of Southern France

        Arc de Triomphe pThe Arc de Triomphe illuminated at night.p Place de la Comedie Place de la Comedie at night. Carcassonne at Night Cite from the river at night. Canal Du Midi A barge on the Canal Du Midi Place de lEurope Modern flats at the Place de lEurope Place Royale de Peyrou Sunset at Place Royale de Peyrou In Van Goghs Footsteps Atmospheric streets once trodden by Van Gogh in Arles.
    4. Greece

      Recent travel to Crete and Athens

      1. Mainland Greece

        Athens - Ruins and Graffiti

        Ruins Athens Atmospheric ruins near the Accroplis. Agora, Stoa of Attalos, Head A wonderful statue. Brettos Bar Brettos, a colourful bar in central Athens. br Graffiti Athens pOne of the many old buildings that have beennbspdaubed.nbsp br p Temple of Hephaestus The Temple of Hephaestus and Athena Ergane, is the best preserved ancient Greek temple, located at the northwest side of the Agora of Athens. Stoa of Attalos Shadows of the past A Ruined House in Athens A Ruined House in Athens br Dummies Surreal shop dummies on the pavement.
      2. Crete

        View pictures of greece

        Chania from Siavo Bastion The view of Chania from Siavo Bastion is well worth the climb. Olive Farmer pA Souda olive farmer aged 81. br p The Bay of Kalathas The Bay of Kalathas on the Aegean Sea br Doorway Chania An atmosphericnbspdoorway in Old Chania. br Paleohora From Castle greececretepaleohorafromcastle1.jpg Olives Souda olives Chania street Chania out of season, shopping without the crowds.nbsp Raking Olives pRaking olives from the nets for bagging.p pnbspp Rethymno Ferrydock From Fortress pThe view of the ferry dock from the fortress.p Chania Inner Harbour 2 A quiet afternoon, Chania harbour Rethymno Harbour Rethymno harbour on a quiet November morning. Traditional Musicians pTraditional musicians play in a harbourside bar.p Chania Inner Harbour at Night Chania harbour, quiet evening.nbsp
    5. California

      A short trip to America 2009

      Arcs at Sausalito Once upon a time the town was famous for the houseboat dwelling, bohemian, artist colony. Sign of recession Dollar shop and food stamps in prosperous Berkeley. Historic ships The Balclutha a British made iron hulled three masted square rigger. Eel river reflection A quiet time on Redway Beach, Humbolt County. Evening in San Francisco Moon rise and a pink sky herald an autumn days end American stockings Berkeley students preoccupations Patriotic bus livery A bus livery perhaps a little jingoistic All our yesterdays Glimpse of the past in Haight Ashbury. Tourist Tram Trams are fun but slow and expensive, buses are better value. Reward for success A classic American suburban home. Waterfront at Tiburon Town from the Sausalito ferry. Our heroes Haight Ashbury mural and memories. Thank you but we dont smoke. Surrealist shop sign, downtown San Francisco. Mr Zebra is not kidding A truthful shop sign in the university city of Berkeley. Fishermans Wharf Boats at Fishermans Wharf. Liberty Ship One of many hundred Liberty Ships used in the Atlantic convoys in WW2. Conservatory of Flowers Golden Gate Park is held in high esteem by San Francisco residents. Old Growth Redwoods The majority of old growth Redwood trees are protected unbelievably some are still threatened. Golden Gate Bridge from Crissey Field Beach Another iconic viewpoint. City centre A giant hoody dominates the city centre skyline. Historic ferry. Before the bridges were built ferries were vital aids to the Bay transport system. Iron bars of the mind When is graffiti a mural or a mural graffiti, Haight Ashbury. Evening light. The end of an evening by the harbour. Tourist boats Boats at Fishermans Wharf
  6. Personal Photography and writing/rant.

    From my early years as a photographer in my late teens, I have admired the classic documentary genre, and have worked in this style over the last thirty years when the opportunities arose, not for money, but just for the delight of taking photographs.

    1. Process one and a bit of history.

      Technical stuff.

    2. Process two and a rant.

      Professional photography in a free for all environment.

    Dartmoor Nude. pAnother favourite nude. c1990.p pScanned from an original, archival Record Rapid Silverprint. br p Punk Girl An evocative street photograph taken in the late 1970s, scanned from an original, archival Kodalith print. Take home a monster pTake home a monster c1977 br p pScanned from an original, archival, Kodalith print. br p Musicians pAnother shot from the Irish Music Sunday lunchtimes.p pOriginally shot on Kodak 2475 Recording Film rated at 2400asa and printed on Agfa Record Rapid. br p Window Nude pOne of my best nudes.p pScanned from an original, archival Record Rapid Silverprint. br p chairsshadows c.1976 Scanned from an original, archival Kodalith print. Borhan Player A gentle portrait from a series of images taken in the early 1980s of a group of musicians who gathered on Sunday lunchtimes to play Irish music. New Games pFrom my Green and Alternative series taken during the 1970s to 1990s.p pNew Games, parents and children play noncompetative, cooperative games at a CND benefit fair. p pScanned from an original, archival Record Rapid Silverprint br p Porlock Nude pAnother favourite nude c1985.p pScanned from an original, archival, Record Rapid Silverprint. br p Dancing Tractors pDancing Tractors. c1976 br p pScanned from an original, archival, Kodalith print br p Boats on the Norfolk Broads A archival Cyanotype on watercolour paper. Cott 1 Reproduced from the original Selinium, Splittoned, Silverprint. Cott 2 Reproduced from the original Archival, Selinium, Splittoned, Silverprint.
  7. News

    Recent events

    1. New Website Launched!

      New website created by wreckless media.

    Golden Gate Bridge Chris is in California
  8. Performance

    Music and Dance - don't you just love it!

    Karen Kay1 Fairy inspired singer, Karen Kay Karen Kay2 Fairy inspired singer, Karen Kay Drummer Gjallerhorn drummer Ice Girl Beautiful Icegirl Flute and Whistle Traditional Irish musicians. Dohl Dance2 Spectacular Dohl Dance at the Meela Dohl Dance Spectacular Dohl Dance at the Meela Mystery at Falaise Figures in the night in Old Falaise Faerie A faerie manifest The Irish tradition Traditional Irish Drum Bodhran. A Daughter of Gaia A Daughter of Gaia sings. Daughter of Gaia A Daughter of Gaia sings.
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