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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
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