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Wandering Through London’s Christmas Lights: A Night of Colour, Chaos and Calm
Walking through London at Christmas is always a blend of wonder and chaos. Lights spill across every street, crowds move in every direction, and here and there you stumble upon small pockets of calm. I spent a couple of hours wandering with my camera, capturing the city’s festive energy. My companion for the evening was … Continue reading Blog
The Concrete Cathedral: A Journey Under Spaghetti Junction
Why am I so fascinated with Spaghetti Junction? Perhaps it’s the way the urban landscape blends nature with man-made geometry, or the history embedded within the structure. In an alternative life, I imagine myself travelling the motorway system, passing along the M6 and then indicating to join the Aston Expressway into Birmingham. Yet during such … Continue reading Blog
The MECC Bus: A Moving Hub of Community Spirit in Balsall Heath
Balsall Heath is an absorbing place to photograph. As part of the Balsall Heath Observation Project, I have connected with many local groups. Several individuals have kindly taken the time to walk with me around the streets of Balsall Heath and share their memories—both past and present—of the area. During these photowalks, I have photographed … Continue reading Blog
When Twelve Snowmen Took Charge of Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton staged the Twelve Days of Christmas with a difference. The story was told by twelve Snowmen who were placed in strategic positions around the National Trust property. I made the mistake of counting down the Twelve Days rather than starting at the first day and moving forward. I must remember this when I … Continue reading Blog
Sparkles, Skates & Santa – Warwick Castle light trail
I was so excited to learn about the light trail taking place at Warwick Castle. Not only was I excited, but one of my daughters and her two daughters were also eager to see the lights. The main attraction for them was Stories with Santa, followed closely by ice skating. For me, it was the … Continue reading Blog
Winner of the first Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition
I entered the first ever Eden Project Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition, run in partnership with Canary Wharf Group, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Wildflower Centre (NWC). Imagine my delight when my image won first place in the Amateur Photographer category — plus a generous prize that allowed me to upgrade my Canon camera! The photo was … Continue reading Blog
Where the signs outnumber the trees – HS2 progress
Everywhere I look, there are signs. There are warning signs, diversion signs, public right of way signs. They puncture the landscape, each one a reminder that HS2 is reshaping the countryside in ways both visible and invisible. Since my last visit, the HS2 works have progressed. The path where the trains will run is now clearly … Continue reading Blog
From Storm Clouds to Tudor Calm: My Visit to Canons Ashby
A visit to a new National Trust property is always exciting, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to explore Canons Ashby near Northampton. I drove from Rugby, where I had stayed the night, and my SatNav showed that the route was due south to the property. What it did not reveal, however, was … Continue reading Blog
A Foggy Morning at Cracks Hill
Cracks Hill is near the village of Crick, just over the border from Warwickshire. My daughter lives in Houlton, close to Crick, and I was visiting her when the weather forecast predicted thick fog for the morning. I drove over and walked across the fields, along the canal, and up to Cracks Hill. The fog … Continue reading Blog