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Chesterton Windmill
One of the most photographic structures near me is the Windmill at Chesterton. I had visited it for the first time earlier in the year and I wished to plan another trip where I could have my tripod with me. I contacted a good friend of mine, John Bray, and we planned the visit between … Continue reading Blog
Getting Published
As an academic, getting published is a requirement for the job. No publications then no reputation. You need publications for promotion, your next research grant and also your research impact story. When you enter into a different field which is not your job then it is difficult to know what constitutes success. Is it the … Continue reading Blog
Let it snow
It snowed. Also it was very considerate that it snowed on a Sunday morning as well. It was a heavy downpour and I donned many layers before I set off for a journey through Knowle Village. There were many people in the park and activities ranged from sledging to snowball fights. There were very few … Continue reading Blog
BirminghamGems
I have been fortunate once gain to be included in a Calendar promotion called “Birminghamgems”. It includes two of my pictures and it is for a worthy cause. We are supporting the Birmingham Museums. This is the second year I have been involved with the @Birminghamweare initiative and it has been a great journey. Lots … Continue reading Blog
Botanical Gardens Instameet
When the notification came through, I immediately applied. A photographing evening at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens after-dark Christmas-lights experience was an exciting prospect. I was lucky to get one fo the 50 tickets as previous events sell out very quickly. However, when the day came, the weather forecast was for one of the coldest nights … Continue reading Blog
“In Explore”
I have been a member of Flickr for several years and being included in “Explore” still has the ability to make the site exciting. It is a fantastic feeling when you receive over 100 favs and over 10,000 views of your photograph. Flickr uses an algorithm which It terms “interestingness” of your photograph. It works … Continue reading “In Explore”
Skychasing
If I need to think things through or if I am stuck for something to photograph then I head for Lapworth. The Canal Junction linking the Grand Union and the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a picturesque spot and has all those ingredients you need . I had hoped for a spectacular sunset and whilst not an … Continue reading Skychasing
Father of the Bride
Siân, my youngest daughter, got married to Jim Bruce and I was able to take a few photographs during the day. We did have an official photographer and VJ is brilliant but I brought along my Sony RX100V5 for the ceremony and then my Canon 5D for the final part of the night. It was … Continue reading Blog
#hellobrum
The hashtag #hellobrum is used by the University of Birmingham to promote the Institution on their social media channels. My University role has changed over the last year and I find myself more and more on our beautiful campus. This provides me with wonderful opportunities to take time during the day to photograph our everchanging … Continue reading Blog