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Print sale!

J A Mortram — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:34:27 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Prints for sale! 30 pounds each for A3 t(Free P&P!) to raise money for a replacement PC (and monitor, scanner... all blew up the same week!) and until they are replaced I can't get back shooting current projects. The real killer is having to get a new OS, monitor and scanner too... the scanner will have to wait!... as will any chance of a camera this year and I'll be really glad to see the back of the old clunker of a PC my Dad kindly loaned me to get on-line and post. Cheers Pop! For the last 18 months together with with people on or far beyond the outskirts of my local Market Towns community I have been recording through collaborative environmental portraiture, audio and video interviews coupled with straight documentary shoots their life stories and memories, musings, hopes and struggles. I do this with a passion and belief that the photographs we can make have a weight and longevity beyond our time here, have an ability to communicate a story long after the characters have departed, they are time capsules awaiting discovery. These are moments of daily endurance that in a generation will have passed forever. I work as a full time Carer in my families home and at the end of the week there is no budget for any photographic work. Most all of my equipment is borrowed and all of my shoots are completed in free time away from my duties at home. Portraits from the Market Town series are multi award winning and have been published in print & book format worldwide. Market Town has no end date, it's a project I will work on forever, constantly updating how I present the stories via essays, interviews, articles, stories, portraits, mixed media exhibitions and a series of books. Any donations upon the website are used to fund shoots, transport, exhibtions, equipment and continue to complete more projects with more truly amazing people and causes. www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram#!donate Huge, huge thanks to everyone that's ordered prints, blogged, tweeted and offered so much support so far - amazing!!! PS... I will be SO glad when I can get back to posting images and stories! If you see something you like on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/polaroidsky mail me @ [email protected] for all the details. Cheers! Jim www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram www.twitter.com/JAMortram http://t.co/GtLJesY : Google + Amazingly I made it onto a list of top inspirational 60 photographers to follow on Google + http://www.digital-photography-school.com/60-google-photographers-to-inspire-you

Roma

J A Mortram — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:09:33 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Roma 2010 18 - 70mm f3.5 Natural light Unposed

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CB Richard Ellis Urban Photographer of the Year 2010

J A Mortram — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:58:26 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Yahoo! Huge thanks to Don! : ) This shot was taken here : maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&g... www.cbrephotographer.com/blog/?paged=2 Rome. Within the streets of the eternal city a collision between faith, money, style, despair and poverty outside a church adjacent to Piazza del Popolo. Original file may be viewed here : www.flickr.com/photos/polaroidsky/5045634928 www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram www.twitter.com/JAMortram

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Arcachon

J A Mortram — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:35:02 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: It's not the pale moon that excites me, That thrills and delights me, Oh no, it's just the nearness of you... When you're in my arms, And I feel you so close to me, All my wildest dreams come true... Hoagy Carmichael/Ned Washington My Laura, bisous mon amour X Natural light

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The Print Aid Project - Photographers raise money for Japan

J A Mortram — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:25:05 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Visit the below link to get to my portfolio @ The Print Aid site directly : ) http://theprintaidproject.com/portfolio/jim-mortram Further details of the photographers involved and prints available are on the website http://theprintaidproject.com

Market town

J A Mortram — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:38:25 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: David (Eugene's son) was involved in a cycle accident just over 5 months ago. Asides injuries including a broken upper jaw, broken neck in two places, David was rendered blind from the trauma. Clinically recorded as NLP (No light perception) he will never regain his sight. www.rnib.org.uk www.guidedogs.org.uk Dereham East Anglia January 2011 Nikon D200 24mm f2.8 Natural light www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram twitter.com/JAMortram

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Market town

J A Mortram — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:36:13 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Dereham East Anglia February 2011 Nikon D200 f3.5 @ 18mm Natural light I met with Jimmy today. After the accident things have been increasingly hard for him. Before the hit and run he had been amazingly active, cycling into town every day with Rosie a permenant fixture in the front basket. Now arthritis is slowly taking him prisoner. His hands, legs and shoulders are permenently in pain and it's taking longer to do everything, opening jars, bottles and the walk to the local shop that would take 5 minutes, now takes 40. The local Doctors where Jimmy would visit to get his dressings changed did however bring some good news. A family asked Jimmy to care for two young Jack Russell's and Jimmy obliged. The situation became long term as the family never returned for the dogs so they now have joined Rosie as loving, doting members of Jimmy's family. www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.twitter.com/JAMortram

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Market town

J A Mortram — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:10:50 +0000

Valentine, if not for you

J A Mortram — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:21:11 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Bisous mon amour, my perfect valentine, every day XXX If not for you Babe, I couldn't even find the door I couldn't even see the floor I'd be sad and blue, if not for you If not for you Babe, the night would see me wide awake The day would surely have to break It would not be new, if not for you If not for you, my sky would fall Rain would gather, too Without your love I'd be nowhere at all I'd be lost, if not for you If not for you The winter would hold no spring Couldn't hear a robin sing I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you If not for you, my sky would fall Rain would gather, too Without your love I'd be nowhere at all I'd be lost, if not for you If not for you The winter would hold no spring Couldn't hear a robin sing I just wouldn't have a clue, if not for you If not for you Words/Music Bob Dylan

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Market town

J A Mortram — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:24:18 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: This shot caused a bit of a discussion @ PhotoRadar! http://www.photoradar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=36301#post36301

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Practising off camera manual hand held flash with Sura!

J A Mortram — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:35:11 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: I thought it would be good to practise with Suradog as her fur is really reflective so tricky to get the flash just right for manually... I prefer the other shot... but she looks great in this one... she totally loves the camera ! Aroooooo! : )

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Practising off camera manual hand held flash with Sura!

J A Mortram — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:33:01 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: I thought it would be good to practise with Suradog as her fur is really reflective so tricky to get the flash just right for manually... she totally loves the camera though! Aroooooo! : )

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Market town

J A Mortram — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:15:30 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: David was involved in a cycle accident just over 5 months ago. Asides injuries including a broken upper jaw, broken neck in two places, David was rendered blind from the trauma. Clinically recorded as NLP (No light perception) he will never regain his sight. www.rnib.org.uk www.guidedogs.org.uk Dereham East Anglia January 2011 Nikon D200 24mm f2.8 Natural light www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortramwww.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.creativeboom.co.uk

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Market town

J A Mortram — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:12:31 +0000

Market town

J A Mortram — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:11:46 +0000

Market town

J A Mortram — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:10:58 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

J A Mortram — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:03:35 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Wishing all my friends here on the WPF a wonderful New Year! Peace! Jim

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Market town

J A Mortram — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:58:35 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Dereham East Anglia December 2010 Nikon D200 50mm f1.8 Natural light I met with Shaunny yesterday. Had a long coversation that enabled him to face a lot of demons, regrets and sorrow. Brave man. www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com

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Market town

J A Mortram — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:05:08 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Dereham East Anglia November 2010 Nikon D200 24mm f2.8 Natural light I met with Ed today in a local cafe for an interview and catch up. A new father, a new home (Moving in this afternoon), contemplating a new future. www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram

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Mon amour hard at work

J A Mortram — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:14:58 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: East Anglia UK 2010 Bisous bisous ma moitie... je t'aime a la folie X X X Nikon D200 24mm f2.8 www.wix.com/sisterplanet/sisterplanet www.etsy.com/shop/sisterplanet chewychewychewybubblegum.blogspot.com www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com

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3rd place : Documentary PhotoRadar POTY 2011

J A Mortram — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:57:09 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Huge thanks to my darling Laura, for everything and more, Dad for being the best, Don for teaching me so much (and loaning me some wonderful camera gear!), Paul the|G| for such valued friendship and support, Mark @ Norfolk Camera Centre (best store in the world), Shaunny and all of my WPF friends for their comments and visits to my stream. View all the winning images http://www.photoradar.com/news/story/photographer-of-the-year-2010-winners#ad-image23 http://www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram http://www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram http://www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com http://norfolkcameracentre.co.uk

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Creative boom

J A Mortram — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:48:51 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: http://www.creativeboom.co.uk http://www.creativeboom.co.uk/directory/photographers/jim-mortram Thanks to Katy @ Creative Boom for all the support and help... what a brilliant site! "Launched on the 24th July 2009, the site is run on a completely voluntary basis, covering everything from music, design, photography and fashion to film, PR, marketing, media and animation. The magazine includes 12 main regions - also known as 'Hubs' - as well as a national UK home page, to bring you creative industry news, features and events no matter where you're based. Our entire ethos for Creative Boom is to offer free support and help freelancers and businesses both large and small to be inspired, raise their profiles, attract new business and effectively cause a creative industry boom across the UK. So if you're keen to collaborate, network, get noticed, attract business, learn new things, be inspired or find out what's happening in your creative field. Creative Boom is an organic e-zine that has been designed especially for you and will continue to adapt and improve to suit your needs. Thanks for stopping by!" www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram http://www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com

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Market town

J A Mortram — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:59:08 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: 18 - 70mm f3.5 f3.5 1/50th sec ISO 400 Spot metered Natural light

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Market town

J A Mortram — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:34:22 +0000

by: J A Mortram

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Market town

J A Mortram — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:17:31 +0000

by: J A Mortram

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Market town

J A Mortram — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:05:36 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Ed Dereham East Anglia November 2010 18 - 70mm f3.5 f5 1/40th sec ISO 500 Natural light

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Market town

J A Mortram — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:07:12 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Canon AE 1 400 ASA in Natural light 50mm f1.8 About 50th sec

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Market town

J A Mortram — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:43:49 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Ed Dereham East Anglia November 2010 18 - 70mm f3.5 f5 1/40th sec ISO 500 Natural light

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Market town

J A Mortram — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:42:42 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Ed Dereham East Anglia November 2010 18 - 70mm f3.5 f4 1/50th sec ISO 400 Natural light

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City life

J A Mortram — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:16:43 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Norwich 2010 Anglia Square f8 1/320 sec ISO 250 18 - 70mm @ 18mm

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City life

J A Mortram — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:05:50 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Norwich 2010 f5.6 1/250 sec ISO 250 18 - 70mm @ 18mm

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City life

J A Mortram — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:02:12 +0000

by: J A Mortram

Description: Anglia Square Norwich 2010 f5.6 1/320 sec ISO 250 18 - 70mm @ 18mm

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Market town

J A Mortram — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:46:39 +0100

by: J A Mortram

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Market town

J A Mortram — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:28:42 +0100

by: J A Mortram

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Venustreet : Black & white candids

J A Mortram — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:01:06 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: I was invited by dirtyharrry to appear in the book Venustreet : Black and White candids. Available here : www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1655384 dirtyharrry : www.flickr.com/photos/dirtyharrry/

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Tilney 1

J A Mortram — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:22:07 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Natural light 50 - 80mm f1.8 ISO 400 Thanks to Don for loaning me the lens : ) Tilney1 : <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40271890@N05/">www.flickr.com/photos/40271890@N05/</a> Don : <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/don_hoey/">www.flickr.com/photos/don_hoey/</a>

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Photo Radar POTY 2010 Shortlisted : Documentary

J A Mortram — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:57:22 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Shortlisted in the Documentary category. Really pleased!. A little gutted that I did not make it into the final round for the portrait category but fingers, toes legs, heck... everything crossed I win a category with one of my two selected images so I can get a new camera that works in low light!...and take Laura out for a slap up meal and of course a new harness for Suradog : ) http://www.photoradar.com/news/story/photographer-of-the-year-2010-documentary-shortlist#ad-image31

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Photo Radar POTY 2010 Shortlisted : Wildlife

J A Mortram — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:41:35 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Fingers crossed! Wildlife is by no means my forte but if I win this category I could get a D700 and shoot in really low light! (And take Laura out for a lovely meal and a new harness for Suradog!) Fingers and toes crossed that the other two Hi Res images (Portraits and Documentary) get short listed too : ) Please take a look at the link, there are some really great entries : ) http://www.photoradar.com/news/story/photographer-of-the-year-2010-wildlife-shortlist#ad-image24

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Roma

J A Mortram — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:51:03 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Street shot

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Roma

J A Mortram — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:50:15 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Street shot

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Viewbook Photostory 2010 : Public vote now open

J A Mortram — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:44:43 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: http://www.viewbookphotostory.com/2010/08/market-town-2/ The series about Jimmy and Rosie made it through the pre selection for this years Viewbook Photostory 2010 competition and is now open for public voting. If you liked the story, please vote for the series or just head over to the Viewbook competition site and see many of the other wonderful series that made it through to the public vote.

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Market town

J A Mortram — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:16:50 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Low electric light Paddy was forced to close the local Post office after 45 years just over 2 years ago. Since the closure she has kept the shop open selling bric a brac for local residents

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Photo HQ (and home!)

J A Mortram — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:02:23 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Sura sat in photo HQ (and our home!) Made great with the much valued and genius help of my friend Don. Love, peace and huge gratitude to all at WPF for your continued support, comments and friendship from Laura, Sura and I : )

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Market town

J A Mortram — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:58:17 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Pushing the D200 as far as it will go in low light! : )

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Roma

J A Mortram — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:54:54 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: The world has divided into rich and poor as at no time in our history. The richest two percent own more than half the household wealth in the world. The richest ten percent hold 85 percent of total global assets. And the bottom half of humanity owns less than one percent of the wealth in the world. The three richest men in the world have more money than the poorest forty-eight countries.

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Roma

J A Mortram — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:49:56 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Walter Roma 2010 18 - 70mm f3.5 Natural light Crossed the Sahara by foot to find work in Rome. UNODC/UNICRI Report : "Travel by road often involves traveling many days in the Sahara Desert in tightly packed jeeps with up to twenty or more victims (male and female) to safe houses along the way. The journey could also be undertaken on foot in a long tortuous trek under the scorching sun broken spatially with the help of camel runners at a highly exorbitant fee. The journey often lasts anything from 2 months to 1 year as traffickers had to stop along the way to prepare fake travel documents or determine safe periods to continue the journey. The victims then crossed from Morocco or Algeria by sea in small boats carrying up to carrying up to 20 or more persons. Crossings are done at night to avoid Spanish maritime patrol boats. At Spain an agent would meet and take them to Italy by air or train."

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Roma

J A Mortram — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:46:54 +0100

Market town

J A Mortram — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:09:28 +0100

by: J A Mortram

Description: Jimmy 2010 UK D200 Natural light Jimmy and his dog (Rosie) are best friends. Jimmy was involved in a hit and run a few weeks ago, the car drove away and left him with 2 broken legs. When he returned home after a fortnight in the hospital his windows had been smashed by vandals in his absence. Pictured at home August 2010 www.wix.com/jamortram/jamortram www.thebodypolitic.posterous.com/

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Market town

J A Mortram — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:17 +0100

Market town

J A Mortram — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:07:15 +0100