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Quinpool Road Street murals, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2025

This is Quinpool Road — Exploring Street Art in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Damien WalmsleyMay 6, 20255 min read
Halifax, Nova Scotia is a city alive with creativity. During my visit for an ultrasonics symposium, I discovered just how vibrant and artistic the city is especially when it comes to street art. Between conference sessions, I made time to explore. Dr Andrew Mathieson is on the board of UIA and also lives in Dartmouth.  Andrew … Continue reading Blog
Pegg's Cove, Nova Scotia, April 2025

Mist, Lobster Rolls, and a Lighthouse: My visit to Peggy’s Cove

Damien WalmsleyMay 5, 20254 min read
There is something hauntingly beautiful about the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. The dramatic skies, the churning sea, and the wind-whipped coast all make for a landscape that is as raw as it is inspiring. I recently had the opportunity to explore this iconic stretch of Canada’s coastline during a weekend trip to Halifax—and what … Continue reading Blog
Cyanotype printing, The Old Printworks, Balsall Heath, April 2025

Blue, Blue, my first look into the world of Cyanotype printing

Damien WalmsleyApr 16, 20254 min read
The Stirchley Observation Project exhibition took place at the Old Print Works in Balsall Heath. On the last day, Francesco Falciani had arranged for a cyanotype printing workshop led by Tracey Thorne to take place.  Tracey is a documentary photographer with a particular interest in the colonial links between Jamaica and Britain. Tracey’s enthusiasm for cyanotype printing … Continue reading Blog
Street Photography in Digbeth, April 2025

Digbeth Street Photography

Damien WalmsleyApr 13, 20253 min read
I am always on the lookout for new street art in Digbeth and on social media I learnt that there was new artwork by Fokawolf under one of the railway arches. Another popular street artist, Gent48 frequently puts out vibrant murals and his new artwork was mentioned in recent instagram posts. My third reason for … Continue reading Blog
Flowers in my garden, April 2025

Nothing but flowers in my garden

Damien WalmsleyApr 11, 20253 min read
I love linking pictures to songs from my youth, and Talking Heads were a big influence on my musical tastes after seeing them back in 1978 at the then Manchester Polytechnic. Even more surprising was that the support band was Dire Straits—but I digress. The title of the song “(Nothing but) Flowers” ties in nicely with the following set of … Continue reading Blog
Starcross Yard, Euston, HS2, March, 2025

Starcross Yard – an escape from Euston Station

Damien WalmsleyMar 28, 20253 min read
If you want to escape the Hell’s Kitchen that is Euston Station whilst waiting for your train, visit this delightful pop-up park. The theme echoes the past people and life of the area, providing a quiet place to sit and watch the world go by. I came across Starcross Yard by accident. My train was … Continue reading Blog
Blossom, Oozell's Square, March, 2025

The blossoms on Oozells Square herald the start of spring

Damien WalmsleyMar 28, 20252 min read
Every year, Blue Square blossoms into a wonderland. The cherry trees wake up from the long winter months, and the blossoms that appear are captivating, making the square look beautiful. The trees are arranged in front of the Icon Gallery, where the warm brick contrasts with the soft cream colour of the blossoms. Many people … Continue reading Blog
Spring Equinox, Chesterton Windmill, March, 2025

Spring equinox at Chesterton Windmill

Damien WalmsleyMar 21, 20252 min read
Early starts in photography are always exciting, but only once you have set things in motion. As soon as the alarm goes off, I am on a mission. This time, my destination was Chesterton Windmill to see its newly restored sails. Sunrise at the spring equinox made the occasion even more significant. Since the clocks … Continue reading Blog
Digbeth Community Garden, Birmingham, March 2025

Talking about compost and bees in Digbeth

Damien WalmsleyMar 16, 20252 min read
While organising a walk for the photographic group Negative Space, we explored Digbeth using the canals as our guide. After lunch, we headed back into town, walking via Shaw’s Passage. I was pleasantly surprised to find the community garden open, so as a group, we went in. The garden is a small green space situated … Continue reading Blog