The staircase hall, Leighton House Museum

About Justin Barton

The picturesque landscapes in the county of Dorset are a stunning example of the idyllic English countryside, a place urban dwellers long to be. It is here, on the Earl of Shaftesbury’s estate, that British photographer Justin Barton took these breath-taking panoramas. His atmospheric images capture the emotional effect of the scenery. “Shooting Party on Lord Shaftersbury’s Estate” is classically composed, reminiscent of the painters of the 19th century. The sun pierces through grey clouds onto a golden brown corn field. Stark contrasts between light and shadow lend the hunting scene an extra sense of drama. The shots of the natural surroundings are no less captivating, from the… Read more

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