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Marlene bonding with the cygnets
Marlene with some cygnets
Swan with cygnents
Swan with cygnents
cygnent enjoys a ride
A cygnent enjoys a ride
A cygnent enjoys a ride
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Photo Therapy

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In 1981 Marlene, became agoraphobic. When she went out on her own, she walked so close to the walls for security, that she bruised her arms.

Husband Colin, suggested she get a camera. By concentrating on the photograph rather than how she felt, Marlene could take control of her situation.

Photography broke the barrier for Marlene, liberating her from the house...


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