portraits in mono: Martin

During lockdown, when it was virtually impossible to take strangers' portraits, I began this series using existing portraits for mono conversions. I have found it interesting to find what does/does not convert well and still continue with it.

 

Martin, a volunteer at Mottisfont Abbey, was one of the first people whose portrait I took for my strangers' portrait project.

 

I recognised him, by chance on duty in the house when we visited the current art exhibition this week, and we had a chat.

 

Martin explained that he has worked in this voluntary role for some eleven or twelve years and, in addition, also now carries out induction training for new members of staff and volunteers, taking them around the whole estate on an introductory tour.

 

Good to meet up and to recognise the importance of volunteers in the running of National Trust properties.

 

 

for: Thursday monochrome (Donnerstagsmonochrom)

 

 

Done