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The fine 19th century pipe organ in St-Hilaire-le-Grand, (named after St Hilary) in Poitiers, France. Built by Georges Wenner, in 1884, the organ is in a light-wooden case and has three manuals and pedals. It was restored from 2003 to 2007 by Gérard Bancells. The church itself is a fine example of Romanesque architecture.

Although I started working in a darkroom when I was 7 years old and have gone through a range of techniques and styles to match the developments in photography, I still regard myself as always learning. My main focus these days is on pipe organ photography, but I enjoy landscapes, patterns and symmetry, experimenting with different styles - you name it, almost anything is fun to explore. Pipe organs are especially fascinating since no two in the world are alike, and the craftsmanship and beauty of so many of them is truly thrilling and awe-inspiring. Whether the pipes are far away up in a loft, or more accessible on either side of a nave or chancel, the techniques which builders have employed for centuries to cope with the limitations...