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4 | CREATIVE

I like to move it move it

Alistair Campbell uses intentional camera movement to get creative with architecture

0.5 sec – too slow
1/5 sec – just right
Alistair Campbell

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint T Paul, more commonly known as Bath Abbey, is a former Benedictine monastery dating back to the seventh century. With the current building being over 400 years old, this tourist attraction has been captured by millions of photographers before me – so it’s always a challenge to try to find a new and creative way to show off this fine piece of architecture.

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