Bruce Hemming: Prospect Cottage and Dungeness Behind the scene Prospect Cottage was the home of Derek Jarman, the filmaker, artist and writer. In his diaries he describes how he made a home in what was originally a simple wooden fisherman's cottage and created a wonderful garden from the unpromising shingle and beach. Using plants which were tolerant of the harsh conditions and driftwood and objects found beachcombing he created a thing of such beauty that it attracted visitors from all over the world. It is clear from his writings that he derived great happiness from creating the garden and from living in this remote and stark location. The winter weather here can be very unpredictable and I was lucky enough to have a truly wonderful day for my shoot. The sky always feels huge on the marsh and on this day the clarity and depth of colour was beautiful and extraordinary. Technically there are some shortcomings in this panorama, partly my equipment and partly my own less than perfect technique, but I hope that the viewer will overlook them and reflect on this small tribute to one of the most innovative artists of the 20th century. Return