A love of symmetry and the colours of autumn and winter run through much of my work. Amongst my favourite subjects are landscapes and historic steam trains. The beauty of the English Lakes, Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales and the Scottish Highlands has a special appeal. When abroad it is Italy. My images are not planned - just seen and taken.

I have remained with traditional film and I use no digital manipulation or filters.

I was born in Southport and am self-taught. My photographs have been displayed nationally and internationally in exhibitions. Some of the publications showing my work are “Amateur Photographer”, Lancashire Life” and in the Craftsman”.

Major UK organisations such as British Aerospace, United Utilities, and distinguished hotels and restaurants have purchased my work. I have also done commissions for private clients worldwide.

In the past few years I have had exhibits in Towneley Hall, The Theatre by the Lake, Keswick and have featured in several exhibitions by the Royal Photographic Society.

I have been awarded the distinction of Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society (LRSP). I am a member of the Art & Craft Guild of Lancashire as well as the Royal Photographic Society.

Contact Malcolm Mentha

Email: malcolm@mentha.demon.co.uk
Website: www.artmentha.co.uk