TRAINING GROUNDS

The relationships between man, animal and nature are timeless connections that entwine feelings of dependency, trust and understanding. These photographs look into landscapes centred within Ministry Of Defence sites around the Welsh landscape and particularly whilst the Police Force are using them as the training grounds for their canine units.

Within the body of work, a balance between control and freedom is something that has tried to be achieved, which is reflective of this environment, but also of our political and social lives in relation to our current World. These landscapes are dominated by authority and control, but also filled with untouched beauty and quietness. The figures appear barely visible, which highlights the unknown and hidden power within authoritative groups, but in contrary it also disregards their uniforms and speaks more about the subtle connections between man and nature.

Brendan Berry – Photographer ©