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Reflections After Dark: Photographing Birmingham’s Campus in the Rain
Photographs and reflections taken during a rainy evening walk around the University of Birmingham following a talk on therapeutic photography Find out more about Neil Gibson on his social media. A Wet Evening on Campus The University of Birmingham campus is very beautiful at night. I enjoy wandering around with my camera, photographing the buildings … Continue reading Blog
Stannels Bridge reveals textures and shapes
Stannels Bridge is part of the Stratford Greenway, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. The disused railway track is now a haven for cyclists and walkers. A landmark structure near the start of the greenway is an old railway bridge. It was built in the early 1900s and formed part of the Great Western Railway. The steel … Continue reading Blog
Golden Lion: Restoration of Birmingham’s Historic Building
At long last, the Golden Lion is coming back to life. I first visited the building last year, before restoration began, when Irene from Birmingham Conservation Trust gave us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the plans for this Grade II listed gem. Now, with work well underway, I had the chance to return to see … Continue reading Blog
Lighting Up the dark nights: Chasing the Colours at Birmingham Light Festival
Birmingham Light Festival is back for its second year, brightening up Valentine’s weekend. The nights are still dark; the weather has been wet for so long that a burst of colour and light is exactly what is required to lift the mood before spring finally arrives. I signed up for a photo walk organised by … Continue reading Blog
Photographing Greenwich: A Day at the Amateur Photographer Festival
Amateur Photographer magazine held its Festival of Photography at the University of Greenwich. Getting to the south bank area of London from Birmingham was a long journey, but I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and efficient London’s transport system was, with tubes and buses linking up seamlessly. I arrived an hour before the start, which gave me ample opportunity … Continue reading Blog
Black and White Birmingham – A Misty Walk Along the Canals
The day was black and white, and the Birmingham weather matched the mood. A dull sky hung overhead as mist rolled in, partially obscuring several buildings along the way. Walking beside the Birmingham Canal Navigations, the mist created a stark, atmospheric view of the city. I found the conditions ideal for photography, with a strong … Continue reading Blog
Street Photography with the GFX100RF and MrWhisper
The opportunity to use the Fujifilm GFX100RF on a street photography walk with MrWhisper was too good to pass up. The walk was part of the Festival of Photography organised by Amateur Photographer magazine at the University of Greenwich. I’d left it late to book and thought I’d missed out, but an afternoon slot appeared just in … Continue reading Blog
Photographing Wolverhampton: A City in Transition
Photographing Wolverhampton is a city in transition and is another addition to my list of places that I have visited with my camera. My last photographing blog subject was the City of Gloucester with my visit there taking place last year. For this January, my visit to Wolverhampton aligned with the Wildlife photographer of the … Continue reading Blog
Blue Hour in Digbeth: Winter Street Photography at Sunset
January offers many advantages when photographing Digbeth. The sunset lines up along many of the streets, including Floodgate Street. The main thoroughfares through the area have lights strung across the sides of buildings. The combination of the yellow lights and the blue-hour skies makes for a pleasing picture. My blog has photography of my visit … Continue reading Blog