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@olivertooke here, taking over of of the @photographiqueuk feed, with my last post of the week, where I'm sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq. For my last post just want to say thanks for Photographique and @_egami_ For inviting me for the take over.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy, reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

Here is a street scene from the southern city of Basra. 90% of Iraqs revenue comes from oil, with 70% of Iraqs proven oil reserves in Basra. But the city of Basra sees little benefit, with unemployment rates at around 50% and crumbling infrastructure. The image is presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh, where Enkidu shares with Gilgamesh details of a dream he had, shortly before he fell ill and died : "In the House of Dust I entered.....There was the Queen of the Netherworld, the goddess Ereshkigal."

@olivertooke here, it's the weekend and I'm on day 6 of my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week, where I'm sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy, reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

Here a young boy fishes in the Shat al-Arab, in the southern city of Basra. The images are presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh, where Gilgamesh has left the city of Urak to wander the wild to find the secret to eternal life after the death of his beloved friend, Enkidu : "For his friend Enkidu Gilgamesh did bitterly weep as he wandered the wild: “I shall die, and shall I not then be as Enkidu?”"

@olivertooke here, on day5 of my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week, where I'm sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy, reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

In this photograph, oil spills over the earth at the damaged oil refinery in Qayyarah, northern Iraq. Followed by images from the ancient site of Charax Spasinou, a Hellenic city that used to be on the coast of the Gulf, now a little outside Basra. The archeological mounds were later used as defensive barriers during the Iran-Iraq war, with trenches dug into them and gun placements constructed. The images are presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh, where our hero heads to the Cedar Forrest of Lebanon to fight the mighty giant, Humbaba, who protects it : "Like the God of the storm, he will trample us down.....he drew forth his dirk from his belt... Gilgamesh smote him in the neck....He fell, the ravines did run with his blood."

@olivertooke here, signing in for day 4 of my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week, where I'm sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy, reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

Here two boys stand on the banks of the river Tigris in the town of Qayyarah, northern Iraq. To learn to swim, children stuff empty fizzy drinks bottles into their swim shorts to help them float, before wading out into the river. At this point in the river, the water flows fast, and several children a year are swept away and drown. The images are presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh, where Gilgamesh loses his last hope of becoming immortal : "Gilgamesh found a pool whose water was cool, down he went into it, to bathe in the water. Of the plants fragrance a snake caught scent, came up in silence, and bore the plant off..... Then Gilgamesh sat down and wept."

@olivertooke here, day 3 of my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week, where I'm sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

This photo is of the now destroyed colonial era railway station in the small town of Qayyarah in northern Iraq. It was razed by a coalition airstrike due to ISIS using it to store weapons. It is presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh : "The stillness of the Storm God passed over the sky, and all that was bright then turned into darkness....For a day the gale winds flattened the country, quickly they blew..."

@olivertooke here, continuing my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week. I'll be sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf. The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

Here two young men stand in the edges of the river near the town of Qayyarah, northern Iraq. The image is presented with the quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh : “Look at you Uta-Napishti: your form is no different, you are just like me, you are not any different.....How was it you stood with the gods in assembly? How did you find the life eternal?”

@olivertooke here, starting my take over of of the @photographiqueuk feed this week. I'll be sharing work from my on-going and as yet untitled project, following the river Tigris through Iraq.

My project takes a look at the modern state of Iraq; as well as the region's history; from the point of view of the river Tigris, which runs through Mosul, Baghdad, Basra and finally emptying into the Persian Gulf.
The series follows the narrative of the Epic Of Gilgamesh, using contemporary scenes found along the Tigris river to illustrate the story. Delving into the origins story of modern civilisation; Gilgamesh's search for eternal life, acceptance of his mortal fate and pride in what will become his enduring legacy reflects the cyclical nature of Mesopotamian character, that each empire will fall and from it's ashes, something better will rise.

The first image shows a drawing of King Faisal I of Iraq, the first king of Iraq, installed there by the British after the first world war. It is presented with a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh : "He who saw the Deep, the country’s foundations. Gilgamesh, who saw the Deep, the country’s foundations. Surpassing all other kings, heroic in stature."

Morning! @joeauborn here continuing my @photographiqueuk Instagram takeover. I have been posting work made on walks of different lengths. I'm currently in the early stages of exploring a project idea on the outskirts of Bristol, walking the line between what feels like city and green belt land where my findings are often forgotten places..
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#shootfilmstaybroke #filmphotography #ishootfilm #120mm #filmsnotdead #mediumformat #grainisgood #walkingartist #bristol

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About Photographique

photographique was founded in early 2008. The objective was to create a photo lab with photography at its heart. photographique is a small business with an experienced and professional team. we take extra care with every customer's film and images and strive to help you achieve the ultimate results. we embrace the latest technology but the whole team are passionate advocates of film photography and delivering good old fashioned customer service too! we have a strong and varied customer base from individual professional photographers and keen young people just dabbling with film to large commercial enterprises requiring stunning prints.

thank you for your interest in photographique and i am sure we can help you maximise the potential of your photographs.

Hamish Trevis

Operations Manager

Hamish has been with Photographique since 2013. He achieved a first class BA Photography from Bristol UWe.

hamish@photographique.co.uk

Jonathan Dellard-Lyle

Production Manager

JONATHAN STUDIED AT UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE GRADUATING WITH A BA PHOTOGRAPHY. JON HAS WORKED AT PHOTOGRAPHIQUE FOR 2 YEARS.

jonathan@photographique.co.uk

Ashley Bourne

Front of House/Technician

Ashley Studied Photography at Falmouth University.

ashley@photographique.co.uk

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The lab is located in close to bristol city centre and is easy to access by road, foot or cycle.

we are open monday-SAturday: 10AM-5.30PM

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We have teamed up with Society Cafe. you can drop your film orders into 2 of their cafes and they will be hand delivered to the lab. The drop boxes are located at:

Society cafe Bristol - Collection Mon/Wed/fri 9:30am

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