The Newt in Somerset — August on Ilford HP5

Days OutThe Newt in Somerset
Written By Stuart Grimshaw
Black and white photograph of the Kitchen Garden at The Newt in Somerset, taken on analogue film.
Medium format black and white landscape view of The Newt in Somerset grounds.
Detail of the courtyard and Land Rover Defender, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
The Newt in Somerset Welcome Barn in morning light, captured on Ilford HP5 medium format film.
The Newt in Somerset glasshouse seating in morning light, captured on Ilford HP5 medium format film.
View across the walled garden at The Newt in Somerset, black and white film photography.
Detail of garden textures and foliage, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
View across the Cottage Garden at The Newt in Somerset, black and white film photography.
Detail of garden textures and foliage, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
Detail of garden textures and foliage, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
View look back at the Glass House at The Newt in Somerset, black and white film photography.
Detail of garden textures and foliage, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
Double exposure film photograph taken at The Newt in Somerset, experimental analogue image.
Double exposure film photograph taken at The Newt in Somerset, experimental analogue image.
Double exposure film photograph taken at The Newt in Somerset, experimental analogue image.
Double exposure film photograph taken at The Newt in Somerset, experimental analogue image.
Detail of garden textures and foliage, Somerset, captured on Ilford HP5 film.
Double exposure film photograph taken at The Newt in Somerset, experimental analogue image.
Black and white photograph of the Kitchen Garden at The Newt in Somerset, taken on analogue film.
Medium format black and white landscape view of The Newt in Somerset grounds.

On a quiet August morning, I visited The Newt in Somerset with my medium format camera loaded with Ilford HP5. The estate’s mix of gardens, architecture, and open landscape always makes it a rewarding place to photograph, especially in the softer light of early morning. I spent time around the Welcome Barn, the Kitchen Garden, and the Cottage Garden, before exploring the paths that lead out toward the Walled Garden and wider views beyond. A few double exposure tests found their way into the roll — small experiments that added an extra layer of character to the set. The negatives were processed and scanned at home, keeping the full analogue process in my hands. The resulting images capture a calm summer atmosphere and a few of my favourite viewpoints from one of Somerset’s most inspiring landscapes.

Stuart Grimshaw www.pennleigh.com
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