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Andy Marshall produces a wonderful weekly digest that enables me to travel vicariously in my mind, a love letter to vernacular architecture with oriel windows, door latches, railings, gateways, fanlights, dormer windows, and all those little architectural quirks that make our cities, towns, villages, buildings and landscape so rich in variety and materials.
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And thank you so much, for the keen lens and thoughtful pen you combine so effectively. As long as we can see, and think, there is hope…
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Inspired by your work, in January I’m starting a photography course to be able to make better use of my iPhone, and bring fresh impetus to my painting, but even more so to my seeing. Thank you!
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I am so thankful that YOU hear the whispers of the past and show them to us...we hear you!!!
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Have long delighted in [Andy Marshall's] work, his photo stories, in particular, a delicious respite in these uncertain times.
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From Twitter (X):
And here I was thinking I was at
— Erika G. Rockwell (@EGRockwell) October 22, 2023
all a talented writer—until I read
this today by @fotofacade. For the
love of all that is holy, this piece of
writing floored me. Andy, you have
a talent in many ways, my friend,
writing not the lesser of them.
What a moment to experience… https://t.co/Z2LDBSjlbi
Thank you so much, since you started your architectural photography journey, you have warmed and touched us immensely, especially in these troubled and chaotic times! You are the day and night watchman of this age.
— Maria (@Jennyzh87195552) February 12, 2024
A really beautiful example of the art form Words-With-Pictures.
— Supporting the Local (@CityVoicEd) November 3, 2023
A church speaks in the first person:
“I’ve been bound to this patch of earth, in one form or another, for almost a thousand years...."
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Having @fotofacade's Genius Loci Digest land in my inbox every Friday puts a smile on my face. Full of fresh reflections on a range of subjects and illustrated with exceptional photos as standard.
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'Light is the lustre of Life' here.
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A wonderful setting for this medieval church dedicated to St Cwyfan. All we could hear this morning was the sound of the sea and birds. Felt very peaceful there. Thank you @fotofacade for telling us about it in your Genius Loci Digest. #stcwyfan #anglesey pic.twitter.com/VvXrtZpEES
— Aedeen Caplin (@aedeen_caplin) April 26, 2023
@fotofacade "book-slip" - yes! Delightful piece in your latest digest, feel I can now justify my scattered library! 📚 https://t.co/QvudaDrSTp
— Kim Lydon (@K__Lydon) April 7, 2023
We are so thrilled every time Andy travels in his camper-van (Woody) to photograph one of our churches. From limitless starry skies to the tiniest detail of a moth’s wing, he captures the timeless beauty and unique quirks of each place, and his images are magical. 🌟 https://t.co/2anmWRz2lT
— Friendless Churches (@friendschurches) March 24, 2023
Lucky for us all actually as we can travel with you!
— Hill Farm Derbyshire (@HillFarmBnB) March 23, 2023
One of the best writer/photographers in Britain today. I highly recommend,a worthy successor to 'Under Milk Wood' https://t.co/eolNk6xkjm
— Patrick A. Goff (@patricktheart) March 4, 2023
Your writing and imagery is a delightful testament for walking slowly and letting your eyes see.
— Patrick A. Goff (@patricktheart) March 4, 2023
Join! Andy's explorations are fantastic!
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I do love the phrase ‘comforted by continuity’
— Darkpeakbirder (@darkpeakbirder) February 12, 2023
As I get older this becomes increasingly important to me.
Really recommend following Andy capturing architecture & urban design across the UK, reminds me of history trips while studying, guided by the formidable arch historian Prof James Stevens Curl https://t.co/N256WxUUyc
— Dr Gill Armstrong MCIAT ARB ❤️🏙📈 (@arch_lintel) January 3, 2023
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