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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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