Short films by Peter
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Ruthven bridge
This photograph from the Trove archive reveals that manipulation of images goes far back in time. Personally, I have been using Adobe Photoshop since its very early days. Today, we … Continue reading Ruthven bridge
Gravestone of a gardener
This tombstone has no inscription of who it recalls, but given the symbols above the motto, it must have been to remember a gardener. Trove:
Let us go now
Many years ago, when I was much younger, I made a series of short films on the Cabrach, Aberdeenshire. Having explored the Cabrach on foot, I then explored the archives. … Continue reading Let us go now
Wheesht to your Omphaloi!
I made this film when we were a young family: To play this short film please click here or on the image above.
Mantel Pieces
This film is based on thoughts put into writing by Hilary Mantel. Mantel Pieces:To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Reith Lecture … Continue reading Mantel Pieces
Trying to keep my head up
This was filmed in my study on the last day of 2023. I originally named my study the ‘Sanctum sanctorum‘ [after a visit to Abbotsford, the home of Walter Scott]. … Continue reading Trying to keep my head up
To the memory of
Young to be dead: To play ‘Young to be dead ‘ please click here. Song: Don’t Worry, Karine Polwart
Solar eclipse [behind clouds]
Yesterday, we set off from Bridge of Allan to try and find a good spot to watch the solar eclipse. My idea was to try and have Stirling Castle in … Continue reading Solar eclipse [behind clouds]