#392 EXTRA MILE SPECIAL: FINDING MY MUM & OTHER STORIES
A special edition this week as I vacation in Wales, walking the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline, not with your letters this time, but a selection of recordings that have featured in Extra Mile editions, our Patreon-supported shows which follow the Friday walking episodes. This is a behind-the-scenes invite to hear stories you will not have heard in the free stream. Today, photojournalist Erin Trieb shares a personal encounter that leads to a greater understanding of mental health and the military, I go in search of a tombstone in a windswept graveyard in Kent, moving a continent to start a new life, inspiration from a grandparent, imposter syndrome, street storytelling, a photo pilgrimage to Lockerbie, and a 'why' that warms my creative heart.
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REFERENCES FROM TODAY’S SHOW
This month’s assignment, by Alys Tomlinson.
Erin Trieb, a photojournalist whose photography spans a diversity of subject matter from international conflict to feature stories.
Tom Stoddart’s website featuring a life and career of important storytelling, plus the photograph made in Lockerbie referenced within the programme today.
Extra Miler Craig Hughes’ photography, featuring weddings and the extraordinary French landscape he has moved to.
Madison Thorn, a music and portrait photographer based in Nashville.
Extra Miler Kate Cunningham’s portfolio, following
Andy Mumford, landscape photographer and mentor.
Nils Jorgensen, whose photographs show the funny, sad, or peculiar in everyday life.
SKETCHBOOK PICTURES FROM TODAY’S RECORDING
Sir. Barkalot living his best life exploring the Pembrokeshire coastline of West Wales, whilst I record my thoughts and links for this week’s special.
