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My Custard Factory Beat
I work in town on a Wednesday morning so I take the opportunity of pacing around the streets with my camera. The Custard Factory proves to be a happy hunting ground for pictures. The graffiti is very colourful and there are several interesting nooks and crannies that provide interesting views. Here are a selection taken … Continue reading Blog
Photographing Singapore
Next stop Singapore and it is 6 years since I have visited so I was interested to see what had changed. Looking out from the airplane window flying into the country, the success of Singapore’s trade is seen by the numerous ships waiting to enter the port. The flower lined drive from Changhi airport to … Continue reading Blog
Photographing São Paulo
Visiting São Paulo is an experience. It is the third largest city in the world with 17 million inhabitants. As soon as you leave Guarulhos International Airport, you enter into wide multi lane (10 to 12 lanes each way) freeway which straddles both sides of the Tietê river. Slowly you do become aware of the … Continue reading Blog
Week of the Beast
A cold week for the UK in general. Personally, I picked up a bad cold which coincided with the onset of very cold weather. Keeping motivation at work was the main priority. Initially the week started with clear skies and cold nights. There were some lovely sunsets and exciting sunrises but then the cold and … Continue reading Blog
Super Duper Moon
The Super Moon or the Super Blue Blood Moon was visible on 31st January. I missed the early stages of the moon when you do see the magnification. I took my photographs with the moon outside Knowle Parish Church and then in the morning on top of one of the car parks in Birmingham. There … Continue reading Blog
Finishing the Job
A good friend, Ewen, who is a professional photographer has written a great blog post “Your photography …. Finish the job” Your Photography…FINISH THE JOB! His argument is that once you have taken a good photograph then it needs to be finished. Ewen saw one of my images on Twitter and he messaged me saying … Continue reading Blog
A week in pictures
Let me take the opportunity of describing my photographic week in January SUNDAYThe End of a Perfect Day On SUNDAY, I went out to take pictures of wildlife as I have access to a 400mm lens. My runs along the canal nearby had revealed that a heron had made its home there. So I set … Continue reading A week in pictures
Night on the Canals
It is cold in January and as I was in the City for an evening meal, I took the opportunity to take a few pictures around Gas Street Basin and Brindley Place in Birmingham City Centre. In a highly photographed area of the City, it is a challenge to take pictures that offer a different … Continue reading Blog
365
I have always used my photography as a diary and looking back at family pictures is always fun. However, when I learnt about 365 projects in 2011 then I thought I would have a go at it. The family said it would not last and it would be a passing fad. Certainly the first year … Continue reading Blog