Welcome to Lou Horton photography

I'm a Devon-based photographer with a love of the pattern, form and palette of the natural world. I specialise in images of nature and landscapes, and this site offers a growing collection of fine art prints and commercial images.

Fine art prints

I aim to provide beautiful, long-lasting photographic prints at an accessible price without compromising on quality. I create my photographic prints with care to ensure they possess clarity, depth of colour and long life. They are available on a variety of professional papers for a choice of finish, as either unmounted prints, in conservation-grade mounts or ready-framed.

Visit my prints page for further information on print quality and choices, and to browse my collection.

Stock images

I offer images for commercial use under two licencing models: rights managed and royalty free. Visit my stock page to find out more about both and to browse my stock collection.

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From the 4th to the 17th of May the Artful Encounters exhibition can be seen at the Exeter Picturehouse Bar.

This touring exhibition was created just before the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter closed for a major refurbishment. I was one of four unconnected photographers who had been exploring the visual delights of the museum and sharing our images online. We were brought together to create a collection reflecting our affection, fascination and quirky view of RAMM.

I’d spent many an absorbing hour exploring in RAMM, so I needed no second invitation to roam the corridors. I’ve always thought that the more I visit a museum, the more surprises I find. The smaller exhibits, or the ones tucked in darker corners, are the ones that can bring the most reward. And the longer I spent looking, the more I appreciated the intentions of those who originally arranged and lit the exhibits. Their choices affect the perceptions of whoever views the exhibit, and challenges me to find a different perspective.

Here are a few of my images selected for the exhibit:

Click on the image (or here) to see a larger version in my gallery.

I spotted this just as the curator was locking up the cabinet after I had been photographing another exhibit. One of those moments when I was chuckling into the back of my camera. I titled this The Party Bore, because every party has someone you really need to avoid. The queasy green light adds to the bad party feel.
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Salt lake 2

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Click on the image (or here) to see a larger version in my gallery. This is Lake Hart, in South Australia. It’s one of the smaller salt lakes in the Lake Eyre basin, a vast region covering a sixth of [...]

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Craft Fair at the Walronds, Cullompton

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This weekend I’ll be at a craft fair in a rather fascinating location: the Walronds in Cullompton. Right in the heart of town, this building has a rich history dating back to the mid-1500′s when the land became free after [...]

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Fundraising event for Devon Community Foundation

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On Saturday 27th March I’ll be at a fundraising event organised by the Mid Devon Business League to benefit the Devon Community Foundation, which provides support to a wide range of groups throughout the county. Held at Blundells School in [...]

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Salt lake

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Click on the image (or here) to see a larger version in my gallery. As my previous post was of snow, I thought it would be fun to indulge in a little visual pun. This is Lake Hart, in South [...]

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Snow returns

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For the last few days much of Britain has been struggling with heavy snow, bringing road closures and the stranding of thousands in the Channel Tunnel. Meanwhile, Devon has been avoiding much of the snow and simply freezing hard. My [...]

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Chistmas Fair in Topsham 13 December

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I’ll be at ‘The Craft Fair Before Christmas’ in Topsham this Sunday. It’s in St Matthews Hall from 11am until 4 pm and like previous years will feature a host of local artists and craftspeople.

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Christmas shopping

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On 6th December I’ll be at the Christmas Fair in the Guildhall at Bradninch. I’m also still at Tiverton Pannier Market every Friday. It’s worth noting that I offer discounted rates on everything when you see me in person.

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2010 Calendar now available

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My 2010 calendar is fresh off the presses: Still light – a year through the lens of a Devon photographer.

The name Still Light seemed a natural choice for this collection of photographs, as I explore the nuances of light through a selection of landscape and nature images with a feeling of stillness, calm and balance. Most are taken in Devon, where I’m based, for a local feel and are displayed in the month they were taken to complement the changing seasons.

My calendar is printed on 300gsm heavy

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5 & 6 September 09 – Exeter and Bridwell Park

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On Saturday 5th September I’ll be at the Exeter Green Fair, billed as the region’s oldest regular environmental event. This year it’s taking place in a beautiful location – on the green surrounding Exeter Cathedral. I’ll be under the watchful [...]

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