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Shadows and Light

Shadows and Light

Damien WalmsleySep 17, 20171 min read
The new Dental School and Hospital at Pebble Mill offers many photographic opportunities.  The sun rises and sets into the atrium providing various lights and shadows during the day.  I have posted many of these on my Flickr site but cannot resist adding a few more. It is just not me that likes the building … Continue reading Blog
Running with an iPhone

Running with an iPhone

Damien WalmsleySep 10, 20171 min read
The iPhone is so versatile and useful to have on you.  So I always bring it with me when running as you can often capture interesting pictures.  This series shows a few I did on a recent run.  I did see a couple of Herons but the iPhone was not the right camera especially when … Continue reading Blog
BBC Reality Labs

BBC Reality Labs

Damien WalmsleySep 10, 20172 min read
Over the summer, I experienced an amazing photographic exhibition by Mat Collishaw called “Thresholds” and it is best to read the website that gives details of it www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/mat-collishaw-thresholds This extract is taken from the Web Site “Using the latest in VR technology, Thresholds restaged one of the earliest exhibitions of photography in 1839, when British … Continue reading Blog
Vilnius

Vilnius

Damien WalmsleyAug 29, 20171 min read
I travelled to Vilnius in Lithuania for a conference.  The last time I was there was in February 2016 and it was very cold.  The nights were long and whilst it was welcoming, it was difficult to get a feel for the place.  Fast forward to August 2017 and it was summer.  The place was … Continue reading Blog
Fort Dunlop

Fort Dunlop

Damien WalmsleyAug 29, 20172 min read
The #igersbirmingham community find very interesting places to visit for photographic excursions.  Usually I find there are calendar clashes or I am away from home with work or family.  Fortunately when the Fort Dunlop instalment date was announced in August, I found that I could make it.  Fort Dunlop is an iconic building that overlooks … Continue reading Blog
The West Country

The West Country

Damien WalmsleyAug 29, 20172 min read
We were fortunate with the weather when we took a short holiday break to Plymouth and St Mawes.  August was a hit and miss month with the weather but we were fortunate on our visit.  There was one glorious morning when the clouds made a dramatic backdrop to the sunrise. There were many good photographic … Continue reading Blog
Coughton Court

Coughton Court

Damien WalmsleyJul 29, 20171 min read
Biking from home to Coughton Court for a photographic visit.  Each time I visit the National Trust property, I always spot something new to see.  The house is full of interesting rooms and the views from the Tower are wonderful.  There is also recounts of the history of the Gunpowder plot.  These pictures give a … Continue reading Blog
Walking the Canals

Walking the Canals

Damien WalmsleyJul 22, 20171 min read
The canal system around Birmingham provides terrific photographic opportunities.  If you have the combination of a nice day and the time to wander along the canal network with your camera then there are few places that can match the views that you can find.  Here is an early Monday morning walk along the Canal Network. … Continue reading Blog
Winterbourne House

Winterbourne House

Damien WalmsleyJul 22, 20171 min read
Situated at the University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House is well worth a visit. Here are a few pictures from my recent trip there with the family. Lots of colour in the summer and next time we will remember to take our picnic hamper with us. Latest Products Brighton Beach fun £24.50 Add to basket Warm … Continue reading Blog