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Captured on the Walls: Birmingham’s Vibrant Street Art
Birmingham is being spray-painted, and colourful graffiti is appearing on walls around the city. There is a vibrant street art scene in Birmingham, centred in and around Digbeth. The artwork has spread out to the Southside, with several walls and car parks receiving their share of art. New pieces are always appearing in Digbeth, and I … Continue reading Blog
Subway street art and hip hop: A reflection on the Epic Story of Graffiti
This photography exhibition celebrated the work of Henry Chalfant Living in New York City in the early seventies and eighties. Chalfant befriended the newly emerging Graffiti artists who were painting the subway trains. The city was run down and there was rampant crime and homelessness. Businesses left the city leaving behing areas with problems of drugs and … Continue reading Blog
A Day in Bourton-on-the-Water: Cars, Charm, and a Brewery Bonus
Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most picturesque and popular spots in the Cotswolds. I assumed a Monday in May might mean fewer visitors – but I was mistaken. Arriving just after 10 a.m., I found the crowds already beginning to arrive. Fortunately, I managed to take a few photos of the village’s iconic bridges before too … Continue reading Blog
Poppies in the Light: Witherley at Sunset and Sunrise
The poppy season does throw up surprises. Most poppy fields in the West Midlands are found around Bewdley and Kidderminster. Last year, there was a spectacular field in Kinver. Occasionally, a field appears closer to home, such as in Leamington Spa. This year’s surprise poppy field which was initially photographed by Jack March, a fellow … Continue reading Blog
Pigeon Talk and other conversations – black and white Birmingham
I took a walk from Snow Hill train station up towards Edgbaston village where I had a meeting. This is a collection of 10 images in black and white from my walk. All taken with my Fujifilm x100vi and converted to monochrome. Enjoyed this, then read some more about Birmingham in Black and White. Latest … Continue reading Blog
This is Quinpool Road — Exploring Street Art in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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
Mist, Lobster Rolls, and a Lighthouse: My visit to Peggy’s Cove
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
Blue, Blue, my first look into the world of Cyanotype printing
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
Digbeth Street Photography
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