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Photos: The Limes Orchard Lane in Leigh

Places to Visit,

GOING…GOING…ALMOST GONE!

The general accepted facts about  the history of The Limes are it was built about 1873 for John Heyes of JJ Heyes the cotton mill magnates who built Heyes mill where Asda now stands (corner of Atherleigh bypass and Kirkhall Lane). He lived there with his family and when his surviving daughter Anne died she bequeathed the house to Leigh infirmary. It was split into flats and used for residence of the single doctors. It has now been derelict since at least May 2010 as there are pics posted on local sites that show it boarded up but in a much better state than we saw it today.

There seems to be no recent mention of it until now and it remains a mystery as to why it was left to rot for so long without a decisive move to ensure its preservation. Interestingly the convent next door or’Hollybank’ to give it its proper name was built for James the other brother at about the same time and in 2009 was on the English heritage as grade 2 listed

The house is scheduled to be demolished in the near future and will be another sad loss to Leigh’s heritage.  Wigan Council should bow there heads in shame allowing so many great buildings go to ruin within it’s boundaries.

 

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16 Photos Taken a second before Disaster

Having fun with photos

We all love to see photos that make us giggle. Check out these 16 photos taken just before impending misfortune.  Good to see that whoever took the photos didn’t react to what was unfolding in front of them but preferred to capture it for prosperity. …enjoy

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Perspective in Photography can be fun

Having fun with photos

Perspective can really play tricks with your mind check out this great compilation of photographs that will make you look twice…enjoy

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Perspective is defined as:

“The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.”

With regards to perspective in photography, we are talking about the spatial relationship objects have to one another from the perspective of the camera lens.

Things that are further away seem small compared to objects closer to the camera. Parallel lines appear to get closer together the further away they are. Think of tall buildings appearing to go almost to a point as you look up at them or a straight road reaching out into the distance and getting narrower the further it stretches away from us.

Wide angle lenses can greatly exaggerate perspective, distorting the image captured particularly so with lenses wider than 16mm and particularly towards the edges of the frame. Fish-eye lenses create surreal images from the most mundane of scenes. Wider angle lenses make objects appear further way from one another. Telephoto lens compress objects captured making them appear closer together from front to back.

Sometimes this can cause problems for photographers capturing photos of buildings, to combat this tilt and shift lenses can be used which can offset the effects of perspective as they are angled upwards.

The video above perfectly demonstrates how positioning people can provide funny consequences even with mid range lenses which in themselves aren’t having any effect on the captured image. It is the subjects and their relationship to one another and the camera that provide the humorous illusions.

Pictures Taken At The Perfect Moment – Hilarious!

Having fun with photos

Getting great natural photographs is all about timing, getting the shot at the perfect moment. Sometimes with hilarious results, check this compilation out some really funny ones here

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How To Apply Contour Makeup

Makeup Tips

After Photos

Our professional makeup artists who take part in our Makeover photoshoots are often asked by clients for tips and tricks used in makeup application, so we have put together some interesting content to walk you through the process. Please feel free to ask any questions (below in the comments) you may have that are left unanswered and we’ll try to give you the answers you are look for.

Leah Richardson who was the makeup artist in the video above, has outlined, each stage of the process below.

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Contouring Makeup Tips

1. Foundation

Start central and work your way outwards to the rest of the face. Apply a layer of foundation then buff into the skin using a circular motion.

2. Cheeks

Using a medium shade powder, work from the temple downwards onto the bottom of the cheekbone. Using a darker powder, then work underneath the cheekbone, creating shadow to structure the face.

3. Temple & Head

Again using the darker powder, work the product into the temple area thinning the face. Work the product into the hairline focusing on the outsides of the head to thin the face or across the top of the head to shorten the face.

4. Jaw line

Contouring the jaw gives the impression of a thinner neck and stronger jaw line. Contour from the ear, onto and below the jaw line on the neck. If you want to lesser the appearance of the jaw, apply the product more on the face near the jaw to create depth, rather than under the jaw to create shadow. Contouring the chin frames the face and can also shorten the face if applied more to the face than the jaw/neck line.

5. Eye socket

Using a brown pigment, work the product into the socket line in circular motions. This will give a soft blend to the product whilst the colour and placement will deepen the socket line of the eye.

6. Highlighting

Apply highlights where wanted or necessary on the face. Applying under the brow further emphasises the socket line. Highlighting the bridge of the nose brings it forward therefor thinning the nose. Highlighting on top of the brow emphasises the brow bone. Highlighting on and above the cheekbone brings the cheekbone forward and deepens the contour.

Blend the products together using a powder brush making it appear more natural and ensuring there are no visible lines between products.

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