I travelled down to London to undertake a PhD examination viva for an academic colleague and friend. I planned to arrive an hour early as the venue was Kings College. The area between Kings College and the Shard has become very photogenic. It is a mixture of new buildings and old buildings. Many of the older buildings have been repurposed and turned into shops and restaurants. The day was cold but very bright with the sun shinning. In spite of the harsh shadows it was possible to get some interesting pictures. I had my Canon D4 and my trusty 24-105mm lens. It is a heavy combination but it feels very comfortable in the hand. I also used my iPhone Pro 11. BBC London featured my picture of the Walkie Talkie with the Guns of HMS Belfast trained upon it.
Shard and a busThe shard between buildingsA range of architecture More of the shardWhen I worked in London the Shard was not there!
I walked past Hay’s Galleria onto City Hall then past Tower Bridge. I had not visited the Shad Thames street before and found that interesting for photographing.
Playing in the water fountainsThe Tower of LondonLight and ShadowVista of Canary WharfVista of the North BankTower Bridge
The light created some great shadows for the landscape photography and there were many photographs that I was very happy with. My hands were frozen by the time I reached the restaurant but it was well worth it.
Saturday was a glorious day so I ventured further afield to one of the Warwickshire country parks. The one I was interested in was Burton Dassett Hills Country Park. There was no sign of the impending Storm Ciara and the skies were clear. When I got to the park, I was a little annoyed as the payment machines took my £2.50 but did not give me a ticket to display in the car. It happened last time I was there as well. It just unsettles me but I put a note in the windscreen and set off with my camera and tripod. Why I bothered with the tripod I do not know and I guess it just feels comfortable holding it. I never used it as the light was very strong. I brought my camera rucksack with all my filters and other lenses and the only item I used was a polariser that I put on the 24 to 105mm lens. I do like this lens. It is heavy but it does produce wonderful results. I have really worked it in recent days especially as my Sony Compact has started to really play up on me.
The sun was bright and it created lovely contrast of the underrating hill tops
The light was fantastic but I could see the impending weather change in the west and therefore I moved briskly around the park. Burton Dassett Hills Country Park has an interesting history which dates back to Saxon times. There has been a windmill on the site until just after the war. The hill tops are uneven and with the strong light there were some wonderful shadows to be photographed. It was very windy but not too cold. Some of the hills required a strenuous ascent and writing the blog today my legs and other muscles below the waist are very sore.
There are several high hills to climb and explore
I enjoyed the views and also taking photographs of several silhouettes of people walking along the hills. I did not get a chance to go to the church but that will be my goal for my next visit. Overall I was very pleased with myself and thought my photographs were looking good.
The structures are interesting and can be seen for miles aroundThe sides of the hill still have the scars of the old Saxon style farming methodsClimbing the hills
I knew I was near to Chesterton Windmill and I did not want to miss the opportunity of not getting a quick picture of the magical place. I set off and saw that the weather was turning. There was less blue skies and more dark clouds coming in. I took a cross country route to the Windmill and as I approached cracks appeared in the crowds letting rays of sun through. I rushed to park the car and raced to the Windmill. Two sets of sunrays were bathing the sails and it looked to my eye as a great opportunity. Then indecision set in. How should I position the Windmill against the sunrays. I tried several vantage points before the scene changed and I had to go back to my car to get my phone that I had left on the dashboard. When I returned the cloud formation had really changed. I took a few more shots and got home.
Sun rays coming through the sky
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park pictures looked great on the Mac and I tidied them up. Imagine my surprise when I saw the Windmill pictures they looked amazing. However I posted the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park pictures and left the others to the morning. Even then I asked Sandy what she thought of them. I was thinking everyone has seen a picture of the windmill before, this one will be no different. When I posted the picture Instagram went crazy and scored many “likes”. I have a slightly different edit for #WexMondays and I will see how that performs. As it happens the Burton Dassett Hills Country Park ones did well on Flickr.
People around the Windmill add some interest to the pictures
A good day for photographing and I would never have guessed that I would come back with such a story about the pictures that I took.
My Instagram picture
Epilogue for the Geeks out there. Pictures taken on the Canon D4 with a 24-105mm lens. All the pictures were taken on manual and the Lightroom/Photoshop was my normal run through. Maybe that is another blog on how I process my pictures.
Over the last week of January the Bull Ring area of Birmingham held a Festival of Light. There were several themed light shows and shoppers flocked to the display. There was a Chinese New Year display but I was unable to get to see that particular event. I did see the display over three nights on my way back from work. Taking photographs was not easy due to the number of people around the event and I was by myself. It did mean I could not do any particularly good selfie photographs. I took different cameras to the event and needed to rely on a high ISO as no tripods were allowed near the interactive exhibits. The light show also was either very bright such as the Neon Angel Wings or unpredictable in when the lights came on. It required a lot of anticipation on the part of the photographer.
There were five installations
Talk to the sky – This was in St Martin’s Square and similar to all the others was interactive in nature. When you talk to the lights your voice is converted into light and sound pulses that were sent up into space.
With Love – This was a bright red inflatable heart that senses the light, the temperature and the atmospheric pressure around it, and turns into a red heartbeat with sounds.
Neon Angel Wings – This installation was designed by the neon light artist, Carla O’Brien. It consisted of a pair of neon wings where you could get a selfie taken. It was a very bright installation and tricky to photograph.
Pulse – St Martin’s Walk up to Rotunda square had a series of circular structures that you were able to walk through. As you did there was an electronic sound track with a pulsing light
Birds Fly Around With You – This final light show in Rotunda Square was an interactive flock of birds. When you entered the circle then the birds starting to light up and fly around you in a circle.
Digbeth is the new Shoreditch is a saying on the Internet. I have not been to Shoreditch for a long time and I know that Digbeth is modelled on itself not on any other town or city. It has been a while since I had been to Digbeth. Furthermore, I wanted to get there early so that I could see the pretty street lighting that I often see from the train in the morning. The cultural centre of Digbeth is the former Bird’s Custard Factory which was always awash with light. Now the surrounding roads such as Floodgate Street and Lower Trinity Street have street lighting that criss-crosses the road. It gives a nice effect and entices the visitor into the area to discover more about the charms of Digbeth.
Grafitti is a feature of DigbethFloodgate Street – Under the arch down the Road Robots on the wallA puddle reflection in Floodgate Street
I took my Canon camera with wide lens with me and also had my iPhone and Sony compact. The streets were relatively quiet with a few early workers out and about. I took a selection of pictures including the graffiti and the lights. I even walked into the centre of the Custard Factory to look at the sculptures and art work. It is always a rewarding experience moving around Digbeth during the early hours.
This way to the Custard FactorySmoking on the walls in Lower Trinity StreetEarly workers at the Custard FactoryMore lights in the squareIt’s raining peopleArt on displayRanking RogerArt and food and a bikeThe Cat and the Mouse – who will win?
I am very pleased as one of my pictures featured in the wexmondays shortlist (January 21st 2020). This weekly competition requires you to tweet just one image that was taken in the previous seven days. You need to use the #wexmondays hashtag.
I have been attempting to get onto the shortlist for the last 3 years with little success. My image was neither a milky long exposure nor was it a spectacular landscape photograph. I quietly dispaired that I would ever reach the dizzy heights of being shortlisted. In my line of work, I know that you have to have lots of perseverance and keep putting the work in and perfecting your photographs. It is not easy and many times I have thought of giving up. Therefore today I am very happy to be shortlisted for #wexmondays and will bask in the glory for a couple of days. However I know that you are only as good as your last photograph and so I will try again to see if I can get on the coveted shortlist. I hope you enjoy the photograph as well.
I was in transit from work in the City centre back to my Pebble Mill base. It was a glorious day and before jumping on the bus, I decided to go to Selfridges and see if there were any good shots of the Birmingham Icon, Selfridges.
Black and white suits this photograph (You can see a missing disc which has been a recent problem with the structure)
There are two entrances that overlook St Martin’s church and I approached the deck around the upper one. I immediately noticed the puddles and then the bright sun. I knew that there would be some good pictures to be had. The pictures are a mixture of my Sony and the iPhone. As you will gather the iPhone gave the best picture as it was possible to get the lens down close to the water in the puddle. It only took a few minutes but the sun and the puddles combined to give a great set of photographs.
The clouds add mystery to the pictureSome great reflections in the puddlesDiscs rising out off the groundThe iPhone picture that went mad on my social media
You will have gathered that one of my favourite places is the area under the arches of Snow Hill Station. I usually get to wander around Birmingham early in the morning and I finds this time the most inspiration for photographing Birmingham. I planned my visit by not getting off the train at Moor Street but waiting till Snow Hill. I then used the Livery Sgreet entrance and made my way down to the arches. The city council have installed lights that illuminate the subterranean space.
There are gated arches overlooking the canal where I presume they used to keep horses. The iron gates are designed with bars that create geometric patterns as they are lit from the inside. The light casts interesting shadows onto the wide tow path by the canal.
A cyclist makes their way through the area which resembles a giant eye.
To access the area, there is a unique white iron staircase that leads down to the tow path. It is very quiet there in the morning and in spite of the bright lights you do feel quite vulnerable. There are the occasional runners and cyclists who make their way through the area. There are also commuters starting to pass over the bridge that crosses the canal. The area has graffiti and evidence of habitation by homeless people.
On one wall is the word ORALE which someone explained to me is an exclamation in Spanish which is used to express approval or encouragement. Very fitting for the scene that greets you in the morning.
The word ORALE
Down to Photography maters. I had my normal camera set with me. I carry my iPhone for the quick picture and also my Sony DSC-RX100M5 camera which is very quick. I generally have my Sony on a program stetting to ensure that I get a quick picture. I do use on manual when I am after slow motion pictures but the program feature is very useful. For this morning, I also had my Canon 6D with a prime 40mm lens attached. This provides a crisper picture and brings out more detail.
Having said that the iPhone and Sony do produce some very good quality pictures in their own right. The prime lens makes me move around and this makes me “see” different views and angles. The Sony has a flip screen and this helps with those shots where I need to get down low. Not only do my bones creak nowadays but the tow path floor is dirty and muddy. I moved out to get a picture of the total reflections and it did give the appearance of a large eye.
The larger picture of the area
A nice set of photographs which gave many people much enjoyment when seeing them on my social media channels. Always worth a look and the post code is B3 1HA if you wish to visit yourself.
In no particular order here are 11 pictures that I entered into a competition. I was surprised that I was entering most of them into the Architecture or Landscape categories. An eclectic mix which I hope you enjoy.
Picture No 1
Sunrise in Suburbia
This is taken on a short walk from home to Dorridge train station near Solihull of around 20 minutes. The walk is uneventful, but on this December morning, there was a colourful sunrise developing. We have also had a large amount of rain and I saw a large puddle to the side of the road. I knelt down close to the water orientating the phone so the lens was close to the water |(It is a good that the new iPhone is waterproof) . Two people passing by were intrigued but kept walking. The leaves and the resulting reflection gave the view added interest. There is a sense of moving towards the sun on the cold morning, It shows that a great picture is never far away even in the most unlikely of places. I am glad that I walked to my local station that day. Camera – iPhone 11 Pro back triple camera 4.25mm f/1.8
Picture No 2
The Black Sabbath Bridge
The autumnal sun streams in and lights up the tunnel that connects Brindley Place with Gas street basin. This bridge has recently been renamed “The Black Sabbath Bridge” and on the busy road above there is a bench honouring the band. Also this year is the 250th anniversary of the Birmingham Canal Navigation and this canal tunnel sits in the centre of the network. I used my iPhone to take the picture as I saw the way the people lined up in the picture and the sunrise lighting up the interior. I wanted to capture how this bridge still reflects and impacts on people. This picture portrays not only the memories of the past but also shows contemporary life in Birmingham. Camera – iPhone 8 back camera 3.99mm f/1.8
Picture No 3
Silver and Gold
A long exposure picture of the Railway Bridge and Cathedral in Cologne before Christmas. The contrasting gold and silver colours of the bridge and the Kölner Dom are highlighted. I set up my camera to take the “classic” view of the cathedral as you look back over the Rhine. I used my Sony DSC-RX100M5 on manual to take the picture. I rested the base of my camera on my handkerchief as there was a low stone wall to use as support. The slow shutter speed allowed for the intercity train moving over the bridge to blur and line up with the other leading lines of the bridge. The water from the Rhine began to have a slight silky appearance to it. The contrasting colours came out well with the silver of the cathedral and the gold of the steel bridge. Camera – Sony DSC-RX100M5 – Long exposure
Picture No 4
Into the Heart of the Cube
This picture was taken with my mobile phone whilst at a Christmas party in Birmingham. I remember that it was a bitterly cold night and I went out for some fresh air. I knew that on a clear night that you can can often capture some good cityscapes from the high vantage point. However my gaze was drawn to the interesting colours and shapes as you looked down into the heart of the building. I held onto my iPhone as I did not want to drop it and took the picture. There is little editing and people who have seen it get drawn into it even though it is off centre and does not follow a normal composition. Camera – iPhone 11 Pro back triple camera 4.25mm f/1.8
Picture No 5
Blue tram going to Pink station
October brings dark early mornings and this picture shows a tram in Birmingham speeding into Stephenson Street towards Grand Central train Station. The colours created by the neon street lights add to the dramatic feel of the picture. It was raining and protecting my camera was uppermost in my mind. I rested it on a wet railing and waited for the tram to arrive. The use of long exposure creates the motion of speed whilst in fact the tram has to slow down for the corner. The tram stop on Stephenson Street is lit up in pink due to a neon advertising screen. The timing of the lights and the arrival of the tram made the picture possible in spite of the rain. It also shows the “new” Birmingham and the changes happening in the city. Camera – Sony DSC-RX100M5 – Long Exposure
Picture No 6
The University of Birmingham has undergone many changes over the last decade including opening up the centre of the campus creating a “Green Heart”. A few years ago this view of “Old Joe” clock tower from the North Gate, would not have been possible. Rain is a photographers friend and puddle reflections assisted in the composition. I settled my Sony camera into a rather large puddle formed overnight. The picture captures the new north gates that lead into the green area of the campus. The reflections have created longitudinal lines that incorporate the old gate house. Even the parking sign creates a complimentary line. The picture makes the viewer wish to walk towards the Chamberlain Clock tower and they will not be disappointed. Camera – Sony DSC-RX100M5
Picture No 7
Selfridges Lips
The Selfridges building is so often photographed that it is difficult to find a different perspective of the building. The iPhone is very versatile and allows you to get close on reflective views. As I am often looking up for a photograph, I saw this reflection on one of the outside entrances. A simple conversion to Black and White makes it look like an eye or a giant clam. Camera – iPhone 8 back camera 3.99mm f/1.8
Picture No 8
Snow Hill Vista
This is a picture of two trams moving in and out of the City of Birmingham. They are a leading line to the development at Snow Hill. This is taken early in January and I used the railway bridge wall as my tripod. This was taken with my 40mm prime lens. It annoys me because I have to work at getting the picture I want from it not the picture it shows me. It is very frustrating as I have to move around to get the better angles. Why do I use it? As a prime lens, it can take a crisp sharp picture. After all that work, I am pleased with the picture as it shows the Birmingham Metropolis in all its glory. Camera – Canon EOS 6D with EF40mm f/2.8 STM
Picture No 9
The Swirl of the City
This is taken at one of the entrances at Grand Central Station Birmingham. The reflective ceiling provides different possibilities and on this morning the person sitting on the phone and the man walking down the stairs are lost in their thoughts. The ceiling looks as it is swirling around caused by the reflections. there are several lines pulling you into the picture. The iPhone allowed me to quickly capture the picture of everyday life. Camera – iPhone 11 Pro back triple camera 4.25mm f/1.8
Picture No 10
Tree
I was walking in fields around Berkswell, Solihull when a single tree sitting on the landscape caught my eye. There was an abundance of colour in the picture but I when I went for black and white, the solitary nature of the tree stood out. I find the view fascinating as the landscape is stripped away to a line with the Tree central to the picture. It was a bright sunny day and I did not have to use a tripod for the picture allowing me to take a spontaneous shot. Camera – Canon EOS 5D Mark IV EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Picture No 11
Guardian of the Sunset
Chesterton Windmill in Warwickshire is an ideal place to clear the mind. The windmill is well known locally and has been photographed many times. My picture was taken with the tripod low to the ground to give a slight upwards view to the sunset and the architecture of the structure. I used the wide angled lens to capture as much of the multi coloured sky. I looked to get the blades of grass into focus as they shimmered in the hues of the sunset. The Windmill stands as a guardian to the weather around it. I do find the place inspiring and if I am feeling down then a view of the windmill always makes me cheerful again. Camera – Canon EOS 5D Mark IV EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM
I was asked to a conference in Cologne and whilst doing the necessary preparation for work, I also get ready and planned my photographic journey for the trip. When researching photographs of Cologne a few areas were highlighted. The Cathedral and the River Crane Buildings were prominent in the Google pictures search. The journey fro Birmingham was plane to Dusseldorf and I arrived into Cologne over the railway Bridge that spans the Rhine. As the train passes over the large steel bridge into the station you get glimpses of the cathedral and the markets. As soon as you leave the station, you walk into a square and the camera has to be taken out. The cathedral takes your breath away with its grand structure.
There were Christmas markets around the Cathedral. These were very pretty selling many different gifts from stars to wooden puppets. The markets were lively with music, laughter and singing. They are nestled in pockets around the narrow streets of the city.
Views of the Christmas Market around the Cathedral
Having has a brief look in the cathedral where mass was taking place, I headed out over the steel railway bridge looking for the classic view of the city. A feature of the bridge is all the padlocks that have been added to the fencing between the railway tracks and the pedestrian footpath. It is a twinkling mass of brass and quite something to see. Eventually I arrived at the promontory on the far bank where there is a large statue of Keiser Wilhelm I. It is here where I set up my camera to take the “classic” view of the cathedral as you look back over the Rhine. I used my Sony DSC-RX100M5 on manual to take the picture. I rested the base of my camera on my handkerchief as there was a low stone wall to use as support.
The settings were as follows
shutter speed 10 seconds
focal length of f/2.5
ISO 100
The slow shutter speed allowed for the intercity train moving over the bridge to blur and line up with the other leading lines of the bridge. The water from the Rhine began to have a slight silky appearance to it. The contrasting colours came out well with the silver of the cathedral and the gold of the steel bridge. I was pleased how it turned out.
The conference took place at the University of Cologne and after two days of an intensive workshop, we had a few hours spare before travelling back to Dusseldorf airport. First off it was the cathedral and the inside architecture is a sight to see. The long imposing nave leads to the Relics of the Three Kings. It is difficult with the camera to do justice to all the wonderful stained glass windows and other structures that are present in the cathedral. I will have to return again.
Impressive interiorCologne CathedralRelics of the three KingsRelics of the three KingsCathedral detailsThe beautiful entrance door
Also I wanted to see the three skyscrapers on the Rhine called the River City Cranes. They looked spectacular from pictures on the web. They were half a mile south from the train station but well worth the walk. On the way I passed another Christmas market as well with all the people activity going on. Getting close and personal to the large structures allowed for some great architectural views of them. They reminded me of a Star Wars troop carrier with the anterior leg supporting an outstretched flat structure. There were many opportunities for pictures and the wide angled view from the iPhone allowed for some rather good distorted views. I walked out onto the nearby bridge to get a better view of the structures. They were fascinating.
The Riverside Crane Buildings
Close up and personal viewsPictures on a bridgeTraffic on the Rhine
Then it was back along the riverfront to take pictures of the picturesque houses with various local people taking in the end of the day. The houses were set back from the river and the cathedral spires over looked them. They were a popular place for locals to stroll along the river or sit back and people watch others.
The locals walking by Cathedral, Churches and housesRelaxing by the waterfront Sidestreet view
Overall verdict, an interesting city to photograph and one to which I will return.
I am so pleased as when the email came through I found out that not only did I win first place in the Birmingham Canal Navigations photo competition but I also came third! After entering so many competitions and being both long and short listed, it is a lovely feeling to have won one at long last. My prize was presented at a large gala at the Birmingham Council House celebrating 250 years of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. Included in the prize for first and third was £200 in camera vouchers plus a canvas print of my winning photograph. I have included the press release below together with the 1st and 3rd pictures. I was delighted to see that my picture featured on the front of the programme that was printed out and placed on all the tables for the evening. A night to remember!
!st Prize – Running under Snow Hill Station3rd prize – Sunrise over Brindley Place
PRESS RELEASE
21 November 2019
Winners of Birmingham Canal Navigations photo competition announced
The charity, Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society, has picked the winners of a photo competition which celebrates the 250th birthday of Birmingham’s canals.
Over 300 photos were submitted as part of the competition which aimed to capture the unique beauty of the historic waterways across Birmingham and the Black Country. Budding photographers were encouraged to snap a wide variety of waterway images such as colourful boats, waterway wildlife, historic canal architecture or pictures of people enjoying spending time on their local canal.
The winners are:
1st place: Damien Walmsley with his picture titled ‘Running under Snow Hill station’
2nd place: Michael Landelle with his picture titled ‘Lazy Sunday afternoon’
3rd place: Damien Walmsley with his picture titled ‘Sunrise over Brindleyplace’
As part of the prize the winners were invited to a special VIP celebration event at the Council House in Birmingham where they were presented with their prize by The Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Mr John Crabtree OBE and Allan Leighton, chairman at Canal & River Trust.
Adnan Saif, director of West Midlands at the Canal & River Trust, said: “It’s wonderful that so many people took part in this photo competition. The pictures really showed how lovely the canals in Birmingham and the Black Country are and how lucky we are to have this wonderful network of canals right on our doorstep.
“I hope these pictures will encourage more people to come and discover their local canal as research shows being by water makes us happier and healthier.”
Michael Smith-Keary, from the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society, said: “It was great seeing so many wonderful pictures of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. There was a real mixture of photos from beautiful rural canal scenes, wildlife, boats and pictures that highlighted our urban waterways.
“All of the photos highlighted just how popular our canals are with local people and that nowadays they are being used for boating and so much more. Now they are very much about creating green spaces that are used for leisure and living – playing a vital role in our society for another 250 years.”
For more information on the work of the Canal & River Trust including how you can volunteer or donate money to support our work visit www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
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For further media requests please contact: Sarah Rudy at Canal & River Trust on sarah.rudy@canalrivertrust.org.uk or call 01908 302 584 / 07788 691 219
Notes to Editors
The Canal & River Trust cares for and brings to life 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England & Wales. We believe waterways have the power to make a difference to people’s lives and that spending time by water can make us all healthier and happier. By bringing communities together to make a difference to their local waterway, we are creating places and spaces that can be used and enjoyed by everyone, every day.
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