David North & Martin Hayward Smith
Martin's photos give a unique perspective on the North Norfolk coast. Its landscapes are a product of elemental natural forces which combine to form a kaleidoscope of shifting patterns, and a history of human occupation stretching back thousands of years. The landscape we see today is a tapestry woven both by nature and people. It is this juxtaposition of wilderness and village, the wild and the domestic, which creates the unique character of North Norfolk. There is an elemental power and pressence to the open landscapes of the North Norfolk coast- a special magic which somehow deepens our sensitivity to the rhythms of nature and the ever changing cycles of tide and season. Nature's elements in constant flux are not just part of the landscape, but also of each one of us.
In this book David North explores both the natural and human history of this very special coast and takes the reader on a quirky but fascinating tour of the area. The story of this coast is one of stunning wildlife, dramatic landscapes and a history spanning millennia. For anyone with an interest in North Norfolk this book, six years in the making, provides an unusual and visually stunning perspective.
