The great hills of the South Country
They stand along the sea;
And it's there walking in the high woods
That I could wish to be . . .
from 'The South Country' by Hilaire Belloc

Introduction
Matthew J. Thomas has lived in Sussex for over 25 years, photographing the tremendously varied scenery and the people who live there.
A semi-professional photographer since 2015, Matthew has previously worked in nature conservation and project management, ran a coffee shop and pastored a local church.
Some of his commercial photography can be viewed here.
Awards Since 2016
2016 - International Garden Photographer of the Year
• 3rd place, ‘Wildflower Landscapes’
• Commended, ‘Wildflower Landscapes’
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year
• Highly Commended, 'Food Bloggers’
2017 - Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year