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" I've been working with the land for most of my life; walking it and photographing it. And I love it to bits. "

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" Born Berlin 1931, Germany, father a British diplomat, mother an American artist. Educated at various schools all over the world. 1958 Settled down to live in London. 1966 Became interested in photography through photographing my young children. No formal training. "

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