# Damien Walmsley | Photography


## Posts

- [Terracotta and Skylines: Exploring Paradise Birmingham’s New Landmark - Three Chamberlain Square](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-birmingham-three-chamberlain-square/): The newest addition to Paradise Birmingham, Three Chamberlain Square, is close to opening. This distinctive building sits next to the historic Town Hall and is stone’s throw from Victoria square. Its exterior design incorporates natural terracotta tones, giving a warm red ochre glow to the rows of vertical lines. Walking past the building, I often wondered … Continue reading 
- [Elmdon Manor Walled Garden: Solihull’s Hidden Retreat](https://damienwalmsley.com/elmdon-manor-walled-garden-solihulls-hidden-retreat/): Elmdon Manor Walled Garden is hidden away behind Solihull Moors Football Club and is accessed via Damson Parkway. The roads are busy with large transporters and trucks carrying cars and supplies to and from Jaguar Land Rover Solihull. The lane to the gardens is signposted for Elmdon Park and St Nicholas’ Church, Elmdon. It is … Continue reading 
- [Beneath the Sun: Experiencing Helios at Coventry Charterhouse](https://damienwalmsley.com/luke-jerram-helios-charterhouse-coventry/): Collecting artwork through my photography is one of my long-running projects. My interest in Luke Jerram’s work began during the pandemic, when BBC Midlands, was filming his large-scale artwork In Memoriam. The installation, set next to Aston Hall, was the subject of one of my earlier blogs. Briefly, Luke used blue and white hospital bed sheets … Continue reading 
- [Spaghetti Junction Stories: A Photo Essay](https://damienwalmsley.com/spaghetti-junction-stories-a-photo-essay/): IgersbirminghamUK organised a walk around Spaghetti Junction on a warm Saturday afternoon at the beginning of August. For this blog entry, I have 24 frames which is the number of a roll of film. These pictures were taken with either my iPhone or Fujifilm x100vi. The stories and sights under the motorway are always changing … Continue reading 
- [Rugby Town Centre: A Street Photographer’s View](https://damienwalmsley.com/rugby-town-centre-a-street-photographers-view/): The chance to stroll around Rugby Town with my camera was too good an opportunity to miss. Whilst the family were at the soft play premises in the town centre, I was able to take photographs on the streets. Rugby town centre reflects how many small to medium-sized towns are evolving. The heart of the … Continue reading 
- [A City in Mourning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne in the Heart of Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-city-in-mourning-remembering-ozzy-osbourne-in-the-heart-of-birmingham/): The passing of Ozzy Osborne leaves a large imprint on the people of Birmingham. The band Black Sabbath are very much loved and their Birmingham origins are celebrated throughout the city. Back in 1974, I remember “Paranoid” blasting out loudly through the student common room speakers. I loved the Black Sabbath album covers which stood … Continue reading 
- [Suspended Worlds - with oil and water](https://damienwalmsley.com/suspended-worlds-with-oil-and-water/): As readers will know, I regularly post oil and water pictures on my blog. I have completed a couple of sessions and now have a new set of pictures to share. The differences in these photos lie in the various backgrounds I have used. These backgrounds come from several sources, including magazines, children’s books, and … Continue reading 
- [Are You Lost Yet? A Walk Beneath Spaghetti Junction](https://damienwalmsley.com/are-you-lost-yet-a-walk-beneath-the-spaghetti-junction/): As it happened, my car windscreen needed replacing in Nechells, so I had time to explore the canals. I headed for the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal and walked along it to the lock below Holborn Hill. Turning left, I arrived at Aston train station. It is a five-minute walk from there to Spaghetti Junction and … Continue reading 
- [From the Mona Lisa to a McChurch: Exploring Imbue’s Vision](https://damienwalmsley.com/from-the-mona-lisa-to-a-mcchurch-exploring-imbues-vision/): I follow Imbue on Instagram and enjoy his thought-provoking artwork. Over the last few weeks, my Instagram feed went wild with notifications about his forthcoming exhibition. The images circulating included the Mona Lisa as viewed on mobile phones and a horse constructed from Amazon boxes. The exhibition was called ‘Lost All Meaning’, so I headed … Continue reading 
- [An Evening on the Confetti fields](https://damienwalmsley.com/an-evening-on-the-confetti-fields/): This year, the Real Confetti Company offered evening viewings of the Confetti Fields for the first time, and I signed up immediately. There is always a short window when the Confetti Fields at Wick, near Pershore, open to the public. The weather and the timing of the delphinium blooms have a significant influence on this. … Continue reading 
- [Behind the Scaffolding: A Glimpse Inside the Golden Lion](https://damienwalmsley.com/behind-the-scaffolding-a-glimpse-inside-the-golden-lion/): The Golden Lion is a building with a long and varied history. Walk along the main path in Canon Hill Park, and you will soon come across it. The scaffolding surrounding the structure gives its location away. You then realise that it commands a striking view of the green space, the boating lake, and the … Continue reading 
- [Captured on the Walls: Birmingham’s Vibrant Street Art](https://damienwalmsley.com/captured-on-the-walls-birminghams-vibrant-street-art/): Birmingham is being spray-painted, and colourful graffiti is appearing on walls around the city. There is a vibrant street art scene in Birmingham, centred in and around Digbeth. The artwork has spread out to the Southside, with several walls and car parks receiving their share of art. New pieces are always appearing in Digbeth, and I … Continue reading 
- [Subway street art and hip hop: A reflection on the Epic Story of Graffiti](https://damienwalmsley.com/subway-street-art-and-hip-hop-a-reflection-on-the-epic-story-of-graffiti/): This photography exhibition celebrated the work of Henry Chalfant Living in New York City in the early seventies and eighties. Chalfant befriended the newly emerging Graffiti artists who were painting the subway trains.  The city was run down and there was rampant crime and homelessness.  Businesses left the city leaving behing areas with problems of drugs and … Continue reading 
- [A Day in Bourton-on-the-Water: Cars, Charm, and a Brewery Bonus](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-day-in-bourton-on-the-water-cars-charm-and-a-brewery-bonus/): Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most picturesque and popular spots in the Cotswolds. I assumed a Monday in May might mean fewer visitors – but I was mistaken. Arriving just after 10 a.m., I found the crowds already beginning to arrive.  Fortunately, I managed to take a few photos of the village’s iconic bridges before too … Continue reading 
- [Poppies in the Light: Witherley at Sunset and Sunrise](https://damienwalmsley.com/poppies-in-the-light-witherley-at-sunset-and-sunrise/): The poppy season does throw up surprises. Most poppy fields in the West Midlands are found around Bewdley and Kidderminster. Last year, there was a spectacular field in Kinver. Occasionally, a field appears closer to home, such as in Leamington Spa. This year’s surprise poppy field which was initially photographed by Jack March, a fellow … Continue reading 
- [Pigeon Talk and other conversations - black and white Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/pigeon-talk-and-other-conversations-black-and-white-birmingham/): I took a walk from Snow Hill train station up towards Edgbaston village where I had a meeting. This is a collection of 10 images in black and white from my walk. All taken with my Fujifilm x100vi and converted to monochrome. Enjoyed this, then read some more about Birmingham in Black and White.
- [This is Quinpool Road — Exploring Street Art in Halifax, Nova Scotia](https://damienwalmsley.com/this-is-quinpool-road-exploring-street-art-in-halifax-nova-scotia/): Halifax, Nova Scotia is a city alive with creativity. During my visit for an ultrasonics symposium, I discovered just how vibrant and artistic the city is especially when it comes to street art. Between conference sessions, I made time to explore. Dr Andrew Mathieson is on the board of UIA and also lives in Dartmouth.  Andrew … Continue reading 
- [Mist, Lobster Rolls, and a Lighthouse: My visit to Peggy’s Cove](https://damienwalmsley.com/mist-lobster-rolls-and-a-lighthouse-my-visit-to-peggys-cove/): There is something hauntingly beautiful about the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. The dramatic skies, the churning sea, and the wind-whipped coast all make for a landscape that is as raw as it is inspiring. I recently had the opportunity to explore this iconic stretch of Canada’s coastline during a weekend trip to Halifax—and what … Continue reading 
- [Blue, Blue, my first look into the world of Cyanotype printing](https://damienwalmsley.com/blue-blue-my-first-look-into-the-world-of-cyanotype-printing/): The Stirchley Observation Project exhibition took place at the Old Print Works in Balsall Heath. On the last day, Francesco Falciani had arranged for a cyanotype printing workshop led by Tracey Thorne to take place.  Tracey is a documentary photographer with a particular interest in the colonial links between Jamaica and Britain. Tracey’s enthusiasm for cyanotype printing … Continue reading 
- [Digbeth Street Photography](https://damienwalmsley.com/digbeth-street-photography/): I am always on the lookout for new street art in Digbeth and on social media I learnt that there was new artwork by Fokawolf under one of the railway arches. Another popular street artist, Gent48 frequently puts out vibrant murals and his new artwork was mentioned in recent instagram posts. My third reason for … Continue reading 
- [Nothing but flowers in my garden](https://damienwalmsley.com/nothing-but-flowers-in-my-garden/): I love linking pictures to songs from my youth, and Talking Heads were a big influence on my musical tastes after seeing them back in 1978 at the then Manchester Polytechnic. Even more surprising was that the support band was Dire Straits—but I digress. The title of the song “(Nothing but) Flowers” ties in nicely with the following set of … Continue reading 
- [Starcross Yard - an escape from Euston Station](https://damienwalmsley.com/starcross-yard-an-escape-from-euston-station/): If you want to escape the Hell’s Kitchen that is Euston Station whilst waiting for your train, visit this delightful pop-up park. The theme echoes the past people and life of the area, providing a quiet place to sit and watch the world go by. I came across Starcross Yard by accident. My train was … Continue reading 
- [The blossoms on Oozells Square herald the start of spring](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-blossoms-on-oozells-square-herald-the-start-of-spring/): Every year, Blue Square blossoms into a wonderland. The cherry trees wake up from the long winter months, and the blossoms that appear are captivating, making the square look beautiful. The trees are arranged in front of the Icon Gallery, where the warm brick contrasts with the soft cream colour of the blossoms. Many people … Continue reading 
- [Spring equinox at Chesterton Windmill](https://damienwalmsley.com/spring-equinox-at-chesterton-windmill/): Early starts in photography are always exciting, but only once you have set things in motion. As soon as the alarm goes off, I am on a mission. This time, my destination was Chesterton Windmill to see its newly restored sails. Sunrise at the spring equinox made the occasion even more significant. Since the clocks … Continue reading 
- [Talking about compost and bees in Digbeth](https://damienwalmsley.com/talking-about-compost-and-bees-in-digbeth/): While organising a walk for the photographic group Negative Space, we explored Digbeth using the canals as our guide. After lunch, we headed back into town, walking via Shaw’s Passage. I was pleasantly surprised to find the community garden open, so as a group, we went in. The garden is a small green space situated … Continue reading 
- [Putting the sails back on Chesterton Windmill](https://damienwalmsley.com/putting-the-sails-back-on-chesterton-windmill/): I was absolutely thrilled to learn that the sails were finally going to be placed back on Chesterton Windmill. This Grade I listed building holds so many cherished memories from before lockdown—a place to explore, take photographs through the changing seasons, or simply enjoy the historic beauty of this iconic location. During lockdown, the windmill … Continue reading 
- [HS2 - What's happening now?](https://damienwalmsley.com/hs2-whats-happening-now/): I encouraged my daughter and grandson to join me on a walk to see the HS2 works next to 16 Acre Wood. It’s now 2025, and it’s time for an update on my visits to the site. These visits began in 2021, and I’ve kept a diary documenting all the changes that have taken place … Continue reading 
- [A return to Kew Gardens and a day to remember](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-return-to-kew-gardens-and-a-day-to-remember/): Over 40 years ago, my family took a day trip to Kew Gardens. We had a flat in London and were exploring Kew as part of our adventures in the city. I had just started my job as a dental house officer at Guy’s Dental Hospital, marking the beginning of a new chapter in my … Continue reading 
- [The lights are on at Birmingham for those long winter nights.](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-lights-are-on-at-birmingham-for-those-long-winter-nights/): The Birmingham Light Festival has brightened up the city as look to the end of winter. Light festivals have been held previously, and this year, the company Opus supplied 11 imaginative light installations. Although many other activities were taking place, the BBC was planning a feature on the lights.   I tagged along with John Bray, and … Continue reading 
- [A Winter's walk around Edstone](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-winters-walk-around-edstone/): I gathered with a group of friends at The View, a restaurant in the Warwickshire countryside near Wootton Wawen. Before we sat down to eat, four of us took a short walk around the surrounding area. This walk took us to the Edstone Viaduct, a spectacular canal aqueduct that runs over the Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon … Continue reading 
- [Cool light on the poppies](https://damienwalmsley.com/cool-light-on-the-poppies/): Little did I realise that a picture from a field in Kinver, Staffordshire, taken on a warm day in June 2024, would be displayed at Kew Gardens on a cold day in February. My photograph, Cool Light on the Poppies, was awarded second place in the wildlife category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. I … Continue reading 
- [Starting off the year with reflections](https://damienwalmsley.com/starting-off-the-year-with-reflections/): The year may have started with plenty of rain, but that never stops me from hunting for reflections. I have a few favourite spots where I find good puddles, and here is a selection from the start of 2025. Someone recently asked about my technique for taking such pictures. When capturing reflections, I use my … Continue reading 
- [Druids Heath - a place for change](https://damienwalmsley.com/druids-heath-a-place-for-change/): Druids Heath is just a place I pass through—a shortcut home and a fast route that I have taken many times after events at the University of Birmingham or in Selly Oak and Bournville. Passing through the area, I often wondered about the mix of tower blocks and green spaces. I remember passing a lively … Continue reading 
- [A Digbeth sunset followed by the blue hour](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-digbeth-sunset-followed-by-the-blue-hour/): I love January days when there is a clear blue sky and the weather is dry and crisp. We have had a few cold days like these, which have also featured bright sunrises and warm sunsets.  January is also a great time to photograph the streets of Digbeth. Warm colours are created as the sun sets, … Continue reading 
- [Photographing Gloucester](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-gloucester/): Sunrises in January are an ideal time for photography. An early, low sun rising in a cloudless sky creates areas of contrast wherever the light falls. I enjoy getting up early to catch such sunrises, so I treated myself to a visit to Gloucester. I had never visited the restored docks, and I do enjoy … Continue reading 
- [Top 4 in 2024](https://damienwalmsley.com/top-4-2024/): Time to review my best pictures of 2024. The latter part of my photographic year was devoted to the Stirchley Observation Project. This course, organised by the PRISM Photographic Network, ran over 12 weekends from September to November. A final exhibition featuring many of my photographs will take place in 2025. This documentary course, led by … Continue reading 
- [Eerie tree landscapes created by the fog](https://damienwalmsley.com/eerie-tree-landscapes-created-by-the-fog/): The dull and gloomy weather over Christmas has led to several fog-drenched mornings, which have lingered throughout the day. For photographers, such conditions are ideal for adding atmosphere to compositions. I set off towards Baddesley Clinton, where the presence of the canal network generally guarantees fog. I drove to Hay Wood but stopped by the … Continue reading 
- [The noisy London pedicabs ](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-noisy-london-pedicabs/): These pedicabs or rickshaws look exciting but they are an accident waiting to happen as often or not the cyclist is not looking at the road whilst he is weaving in and out of the traffic. These pictures were taken on Oxford and Regent Street during the early evening. The streets were full of Christmas … Continue reading 
- [The Bright Lights of Central London this Christmas](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-bright-lights-of-central-london-this-christmas/): Street photographers love London, and everyone has their favourite area for taking pictures. I simply enjoy watching people move around the streets. Sometimes, you find a street teeming with opportunities for photographs; other times, it is not so fruitful. But, as they say, go with the flow—good pictures are always waiting for you. When wandering … Continue reading 
- [Knowle trees feel the force of Storm Darragh](https://damienwalmsley.com/knowle-trees-feel-the-force-of-storm-darragh/): Like many people, I stayed indoors during Storm Darrargh. During the night the wind was intense and our local social media was full of posts about trees coming down. In the Midlands, we received a battering but this was nowhere near as severe as that experienced by those living on the west coast of the … Continue reading 
- [Photographic moments from Cannon Hill Park](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographic-moments-from-cannon-hill-park/): I have been involved with the Stirchley Observation Project over the last few months. I have not featured my experiences of the project on my blog, as I am waiting until the course is complete. We still have a portrait session and the all-important exhibition to look forward to, so these will form part of … Continue reading 
- [Photographing the Cotswolds](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-the-cotswolds/): The Cotswolds are practically on our doorstep, and over the years, we’ve taken many day trips to places such as Broadway or Bourton-on-the-Water. However, we’ve never considered staying there until now. With Thanksgiving at the end of November, my daughter arranged a two-night stay at the Cotswold Water Park, near the Wiltshire border. Our plan … Continue reading 
- [The Birmingham Cathedral Christmas market](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-birmingham-cathedral-christmas-market/): The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition visited the Waterhall in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. This is the second year that I seen WPOTY, and the images were just as impressive as those shown last year at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. The photographs were incredibly powerful, and the exhibition is a must-see. … Continue reading 
- [Majors Green Aqueduct and the North Stratford Canal](https://damienwalmsley.com/majors-green-aqueduct-and-the-north-stratford-canal/): Discovering new places for a photography story requires good research. Many times, I have heard other photographers say they’ve exhausted their immediate area for pictures. I would reply that I have barely scratched the surface. So, as I was looking around on Google Maps, Majors Green Aqueduct caught my interest. I had two hours free while … Continue reading 
- [Hello Manchester, my old friend](https://damienwalmsley.com/hello-manchester-my-old-friend/): Manchester is an old friend who I do not recognise anymore.  My undergraduate degree was in dentistry and after a year, I returned to undertake research, obtaining both a masters and my doctorate degree. I then took up a clinical academic appointment at the University of Birmingham. However I still look back on Manchester as a … Continue reading 
- [The reopening of the Birmingham Museum and Art gallery](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-reopening-of-the-birmingham-museum-and-art-gallery/): The hottest ticket in town was the reopening of the revamped Birmingham Museum and Art gallery.  When I saw the pictures on Instagram of the great and the good of Birmingham at the Museum’s re-opening celebration then I knew I must visit and see the changes myself. The celebrations were followed by the official opening which showed … Continue reading 
- [Selfridges starts Christmas in style](https://damienwalmsley.com/selfridges-starts-christmas-in-style/): The shop designers at Selfridges Birmingham are always ahead of the game when Christmas arrives. Yes I know Christmas is arriving earlier and earlier each year. These pictures were taken on 4th November when we went in for a shopping expedition. I love the ground floor of Selfridges and the attention to detail is wonderful … Continue reading 
- [Pumpkin Extravaganza at the Jewellery Quarter](https://damienwalmsley.com/pumpkin-extravaganza-at-the-jewellery-quarter/): The Jewellery Quarter is a picturesque part of Birmingham.  In the centre of the neighbourhood are two cemeteries, Warstone Lane and Key Hill.  Both graveyards are the resting place to the great and the good of Birmingham. During the day they are a quiet tranquil place where the peace is occasionally interrupted by workers from the Jewellery … Continue reading 
- [Good morning Digbeth](https://damienwalmsley.com/good-morning-digbeth/): The winter months are an ideal time to photograph Digbeth. The lights that criss-cross the main streets are a feature of the area and are turned off around 8am.  Just before this happens, the white lights stand out against the “blue hour” sky.  At this time of the day, the colourful streets are enriched by the light … Continue reading 
- [Those pastel coloured beach huts on the Essex Coast](https://damienwalmsley.com/those-pastel-coloured-beach-huts-on-the-essex-coast/): Last year a BBC weather watcher picture caught my eye.  The featured photograph showed multi coloured beach huts lined up in rows.  The caption gave the name of the place as Walton-on-the-Naze.   The picture was fascinating and I said to myself “I must visit this place one day”.  When the opportunity arose to speak at a conference in Colchester, … Continue reading 
- [Up and down the Naze Tower at Walton on the Naze](https://damienwalmsley.com/up-and-down-the-naze-tower-at-walton-on-the-naze/): I was attending a conference in Colchester and whilst it is a long drive from Birmingham to Colchester, I planned a visit to the seaside.  My aim was to complete a circular route starting at Walton-on-the-Naze, onto Frinton-on-Sea and then finally Clacton-on-Sea before heading back to Colchester.  My visit to the beach huts and the sea fronts … Continue reading 
- [Sunday lunch at Orelle restaurant](https://damienwalmsley.com/sunday-lunch-at-orelle-restaurant/): Orelle restaurant is 24 floors up on the top floor of 103 Colmore Rd. As part of the IgersbirminghamUK team, we were invited to take photographs in 2022 just before the restaurant was open to the public.  The views from the restaurant were outstanding.  At the time, I remember saying one day “I will be back for … Continue reading 
- [Photographic recollections from Glasgow's West End](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographic-recollections-from-glasgows-west-end/): I have to whisper this and hope that no-one hears but I do enjoy a visit to Glasgow over Edinburgh. You may be amazed when I say this, as I do love Edinburgh. I have spent many happy days in the Scottish Capital City and taken some memorable photographs. Glasgow may not have the same … Continue reading 
- [Birmingham sunset and sunrise from the Octagon](https://damienwalmsley.com/octagon-birmingham-sunset-sunrise-photography/): The sun people. The golden ticket on a beautiful September evening was a 155 metres journey to the top of the Octagon skyscraper.  The invite from Core-marketing on behalf of Paradise Birmingham brought out the great and the good of the photographic fraternity in Birmingham.  There were many people disappointed that they were not there to celebrate … Continue reading 
- [Birmingham heritage week - Visiting the Greek orthodox cathedral](https://damienwalmsley.com/birmingham-heritage-week-visiting-the-greek-orthodox-cathedral/): This cathedral is a Birmingham hidden gem.  I have walked past the building several times and always wondered what the place was like inside.  Located on Summer Hill Terrace, the cathedral sits on the edge of the Jewellery quarter.  Summer Hill is an elevated part of Birmingham and when you stand by the cathedral you are overlooking a  busy … Continue reading 
- [HS2 and 16 acre wood - nature is fighting back.](https://damienwalmsley.com/hs2-and-16-acre-wood-nature-is-fighting-back/): Sixteen-acre ward has been a project that I started in March 2021, and I have visited the area at regular intervals since. The wood was in the news, when the initial plans for the HS2 line revealed that it would cut into the wood.  Therefore, trees were felled, and an old ancient pond was duplicated in … Continue reading 
- [IgersbirminghamUK visits the University of Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/igersbirminghamuk-visits-the-university-of-birmingham/): The University of Birmingham campus is very picturesque. Whenever there is a feature about the status of UK universities, the major news channels will film on the campus at Birmingham. The popular views are when a summer graduation is taking place in the Great Hall. This will be followed up with views of Chancellor’s Court … Continue reading 
- [Photographing the sunrise at Trwyn Penmon point, Anglesey](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-the-sunrise-at-trwyn-penmon-point-anglesey/): Our family holiday was in Anglesey staying at Gwelfor barn near to Llangoed on the east of the island.  This location was near to Trwyn Du lighthouse.   The weather was changeable but my Clear Outside app showed that there was a good chance of a sunrise taking place on our first days on holiday.  The day was set and I got up very … Continue reading 
- [The Octagon is the new kid on the block](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-octagon-is-the-new-kid-on-the-block/): The newest and tallest building in Birmingham is the Octagon which is 155 m (509 ft) tall.  The skyscraper will have 49 floors and is dominating the Birmingham skyline.  The picture shows how dominant this building will be across the City. The platforms at Snow Hill Station are uneven and puddles form after the rain.  … Continue reading 
- [Photographing the Library of Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-the-library-of-birmingham/): The Library of Birmingham is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK.  Built in September 2013, the building is spectacular both inside and out. There is so much to photograph and there are so many different layers to the building. There is a photo opportunity around every corner.   Since the opening in 2013, … Continue reading 
- [The virtual world of repetitive beats](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-virtual-world-of-repetitive-beats/): I was a student in Manchester in the seventies when punk and new wave were the big thing. I caught up with the New Romantics music whilst in London.  In the eighties it was all about getting my qualifications and working for promotion. Family arrived and that was my life.  The rave culture happened and it was … Continue reading 
- [Through the roof at Coughton Court – an IgersbirminghamUK Instameet](https://damienwalmsley.com/through-the-roof-at-coughton-court-an-igersbirminghamuk-instameet/): IgersbirminghamUK were contacted by the National Trust to ask if we were interested in holding an Instameet at Coughton Court.  This approach is part of the National Trust’s summer campaign to bring people together to explore their properties and enjoy the outdoors.  This aligns with the IgersbirminghamUK group which aims to organise photographic Instameets with the aim … Continue reading 
- [Stirchley Taster with the Prism Photography network](https://damienwalmsley.com/stirchley-taster-with-the-prism-photography-network/): Stirchley has many good memories as a place to visit.   Our first family drink, after lockdown restrictions were relaxed, took place on a cold night in May at an outside table at Birmingham Brewing Company.   I have also visited the other two breweries Attic and Glass House, the latter brewery is on the other side of the … Continue reading 
- [Back to backs 20th anniversary visit](https://damienwalmsley.com/back-to-backs-20th-anniversary-visit/): When visiting the Back to Backs in Birmingham, your booking includes an hour and a half tour of the premises.  The buildings were built with speed and were cheap to both buy and live in.  In 1870, Birmingham was undergoing tremendous change as people were coming into the city looking for work.  The backs to backs were quickly … Continue reading 
- [Adding a splash of colour to the streets of Cheltenham](https://damienwalmsley.com/adding-a-splash-of-colour-to-the-streets-of-cheltenham/): All the colourful street art on the walls around Cheltenham Spa have stories to tell.  Last year the river of colour captured my imagination and my photography.  Returning on a Sunday in July 2024, I was looking forward to photographing a new set of murals.  Last year I missed out on visiting the town centre East car park painting … Continue reading 
- [Twist and Turn receives honourable mention in MonoVisions 2024](https://damienwalmsley.com/twist-and-turn-receives-honourable-mention-in-monovisions-2024/): Black and white landscapes appear to be one of my specialities. I do not necessarily look for them but they seem to find me. I was very pleased to receive an honourable mention in the MonoVisions 2024 international photographic competition. This was a picture taken in Wychwood Wood which is local to me and surprisingly … Continue reading 
- [An early start to Middleton Lakes RSPB](https://damienwalmsley.com/an-early-start-to-middleton-lakes-rspb/): The alarm was set at 4.15am but I was awake long before the music “Insomnia” kicked off my waking routine.  Early starts are a necessary evil if the early bird wants to catch the preverbal worm.  Within 20 minutes, the dog had been out and I was ready to leave with a hot cup of coffee in … Continue reading 
- [The brutal beauty of Exchange Square](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-brutal-beauty-of-exchange-square/): Exploring Birmingham in the early morning is a great pastime and the city opens up for many different photographic opportunities.  One morning in July, I moved towards the law courts with no particular plan other than to take some street photography pictures.  My eye always finds something that looks different and as I looked down towards Birmingham … Continue reading 
- [HS2 gathers pace at Curzon Street](https://damienwalmsley.com/hs2-gathers-pace-at-curzon-street/): The HS2 construction is transforming the landscape around the Curzon Street building.  Once this was a sleepy backwater and a relatively quiet part of Birmingham.  However first came Millennium Point and then the ThinkTank museum. Then HS2 rolled into town.  Birmingham City University also moved location so that they were near to the station.  This series of pictures provides … Continue reading 
- [The Icons walk from Five ways to Victoria Square with IgersbirminghamUK](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-icons-walk-from-five-ways-to-victoria-square-with-igersbirminghamuk/): The IgersbirminghamUK Icons walk started with a torrential downpour of rain. We met at the Five ways roundabout where we managed to shelter from the rain until we were brave enough to walk down Broad Street.  The rain had created many excellent photographic opportunities including people with umbrellas concentrating on avoiding the large puddles.   The underpass … Continue reading 
- [The closing of the Floodgate in Digbeth](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-closing-of-the-floodgate-in-digbeth/): The Floodgate featured in one of my favourite pictures which was taken in Floodgate street during the early hours of morning.  Although I had never been inside the venue, I have passed the front entrance on many occasions during my photographic visits to Digbeth.  When I heard that The Floodgate was closing then I knew that I … Continue reading 
- [Flash, Bang, Wallop Podcast](https://damienwalmsley.com/flash-bang-wallop-podcast/): We are four photographers who got together during lockdown. We enjoyed chatting about photography over zoom and decided that we would love to share our experiences with other photographers out there. As friends we share a passion for taking pictures and as it happens we all photograph a diverse and varied set of subjects. Who … Continue reading 
- [Photographing Norwich Cathedral and the Close](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-norwich-cathedral-and-the-close/): The close is a small village of houses within Norwich Cathedral walls.  The area is also home to Norwich School and during the day there is an influx of tourists who visit both the Cathedral and the Close. My school friend, Tim, lives in one of the Cottages in the Close.   It was a good to catch up … Continue reading 
- [Photographing Time Horizon by Antony Gormley](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-time-horizon-by-antony-gormley/): Art will challenge you, ask questions and generates new ideas in how you think.  As you navigate through life, art allows you to stop, think and take in your surroundings.  By asking questions, artwork provokes you to provide an answer to what you see before you.  However, there are no right or wrong answers and you must be … Continue reading 
- [The streets of Brighton rock](https://damienwalmsley.com/the-streets-of-brighton-rock/): I was fortunate to visit Brighton as part of a conference.  My hotel was on the seafront and in between sessions, I was able to head out with my camera and take pictures.  The promenade is great for pictures, as with care and respect, it is possible to get some interesting street photos.  The Lanes is also a … Continue reading 
- [From Square to Park - an IgersbirminghamUK instameet](https://damienwalmsley.com/from-square-to-park-an-igersbirminghamuk-instameet/): With the long summer nights upon us, the IgersbirminghamUK team came up with the idea for a photowalk that started at St Paul’s Square and finished at St Philip’s Cathedral. Along the way we could photograph interesting views of Birmingham. The walk went down Ludgate Hill, over the Pedestrian Bridge towards Church Street finally arriving … Continue reading 
- [Poppies on the morning edge](https://damienwalmsley.com/poppies-on-the-morning-edge/): The appearances of poppies near to where I live is becoming unpredictable.  Typically, poppies flower around the beginning of June.  However, poppy fields are more difficult to find as farmers are changing their farming practices to be more competitive.  The once large poppy fields around Worcestershire are undergoing a slow transformation into Heathland under the supervision of the … Continue reading 
- [London Times: A canal, a basin, a river and a wharf](https://damienwalmsley.com/london-times-a-canal-a-basins-a-river-and-a-wharf/): On the Regent’s Canal, sitting outside having lunch at the Ragged museum and life is good.  The sun is shining and sitting back watching people rowing on the Regent’s canal.  This spot in Stepney is a favourite place of mine for photographs.  On the bridge with its spikey railings, one has a wonderful view of Canary Wharf.  The juxtaposition … Continue reading 
- [Street sights in Silicon Spa](https://damienwalmsley.com/street-sights-in-silicon-spa/): Leamington Spa has streets of white tall elegant buildings. All are fine examples of Regency architecture. Away from the Regency style avenues, buildings in the old town have become canvases for stunning street art several courtesy of the Brink Leamington Mural festival. The train station is a good starting point for exploring the streets of … Continue reading 
- [Aurora Borealis as seen from my back garden](https://damienwalmsley.com/aurora-borealis-as-seen-from-my-back-garden/): So I have been to Iceland but did not see the Aurora Borealis as it was too cloudy.  I did fly from Portland, Oregon to Reykjavík and saw the lights somewhere over the Northern Territories and Greenland.  My next Aurora Borealis experience was a recreated one in Birmingham City Centre.  This event was really cool even though it … Continue reading 
- [Photographing the wood from the trees at Hagley Park](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-the-wood-from-the-trees-at-hagley-park/): Woodland photography is one of my interests as there are several woods near to me that I love wandering around taking photographs with my camera.  The skills that are involved with taking such pictures, I have learnt by trial and error.  However, my technique is rather low key and much of what I do is point the … Continue reading 
- [Blue heaven with the bluebells of Hay Wood](https://damienwalmsley.com/blue-heaven-with-the-bluebells-of-hay-wood/): The bluebell season is here and is earlier than normal.  Usually the flowers are in full bloom around the May Bank holiday weekend.  This year their arrival appears to be 1 to 2 weeks early.  A blue carpet of bluebells is always stunning especially when set against the backdrop of the woodland.  This year I went to Hay Wood … Continue reading 
- [Imaging Dublin with my camera](https://damienwalmsley.com/imaging-dublin-with-my-camera/): There is always new sights in Dublin even though I have been away for 6 years. The opportunity arose as a conference was held in Dublin and I jumped at the chance to attend. Lisa, my PhD student was presenting and as it happens I gave a presentation on behalf of a colleague who could … Continue reading 
- [Berkswell windmill keeps the sails turning.](https://damienwalmsley.com/berkswell-windmill-keeps-the-sails-turning/): If you love windmills then visiting Berkswell Windmill should be high on your list.  The Grade II listed working windmill is open during the summer and a watch on their Facebook page keeps you notified on the opening times.  Generally it is open every month from Easter Monday till the end of October.  I saw the Facebook notice … Continue reading 
- [Visiting Bournville Village Trust with IgersbirminghamUK](https://damienwalmsley.com/visiting-bournville-village-trust-with-igersbirminghamuk/): Birmingham has a long and rich history and the names of George and Richard Cadbury are linked with the story of the City  Their success in creating Cadbury’s Chocolate led to the building of their factory in Bournville.  The brothers created a Garden Village around the factory to cater for their employees.  Sadly Richard died before seeing the … Continue reading 
- [London times – taking in the streets of Islington and Shoreditch](https://damienwalmsley.com/london-times-taking-in-the-streets-of-islington-and-shoreditch/): London is an ideal place for urban photography as it offers so many different places that offer variety.  There are several large-scale cityscape vistas which sit with the smaller scale scenes taking in street art and street photography.  The start of my recent photo walk with colleague Peter Thompson was the Angel, Islington and from here we … Continue reading 
- [London Times - The London Horizon from Horizon22](https://damienwalmsley.com/london-times-the-london-horizon-from-horizon22/): I have been up the Shard and visited the Monument.  Both buildings have their charm and give unparalleled views of the London skyline.  I have seen Westminster and beyond from the London Eye where your excitement builds as the wheel slowly turns.  Eeventually when you reach the pinnacle of the journey, you have a super view of the … Continue reading 
- [Walking the Regent's Canal - the Shoreditch stretch](https://damienwalmsley.com/walking-the-regents-canal-the-shoreditch-stretch/): Emerging from a tunnel under Islington, the Regent’s canal begins its journey through Shoreditch.  The canal is wide with a spacious towpath. Many runners and pedestrians take advantage of the scenic waterway as it passes through the east of London.  There are many narrowboats along the way each with their interesting names and individual colours.   Several roads … Continue reading 
- [Disco powers the beating heart of Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/disco-powers-the-beating-heart-of-birmingham/): A big, revolving, mirrored heart has appeared in Snow Hill square accompanied by lights and seventies disco music.  Quite a combination when you think about it.  Such retro art installations catch my imagination.  “Our beating Heart” is a pop-up show sponsored by Colmore Business District and is free to view.   I hurried along after a meeting at the … Continue reading 
- [Birmingham goes green for St Patrick's Day](https://damienwalmsley.com/birmingham-goes-green-for-st-patricks-day/): Initially the weather forecast for St Patrick’s Day was rain but someone must have had a word with heaven. The rain stopped and the sun started to show itself from behind the clouds. Bradford Street in Birmingham is as straight as a die and runs parallel to Digbeth High street. At the top of the … Continue reading 
- [A foggy start to the day in Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/a-foggy-start-to-the-day-in-birmingham/): Pulling the curtains back, I saw the fog which lifts any photographers spirits.  Fortunately, I had to be in Birmingham early and I knew that I would be able to get some good pictures of Dorridge station in the fog before it lifted.  I was even more pleased that the fog had not lifted by the time … Continue reading 
- [I joined the RSPB and you should too!](https://damienwalmsley.com/i-joined-the-rspb-and-you-should-too/): Situated in the Staffordshire countryside, RSPB Middleton Lakes are next door to the Aston Villa Bodymoor training ground.  The area around the lakes offer differing recreation activities with Kingsbury Water Park, Middleton Hall and Drayton Manor funfair nearby. Water is an overarching theme of this part of Staffordshire with both the river Tame and the Birmingham … Continue reading 
- [Early blossom brings colour to Oozells Square](https://damienwalmsley.com/blossom-in-oozells-square-and-it-is-early-this-year/): Oozells Square has featured on my blog over the years.  The appearance of the pink blossom on the trees heralds the start of spring in Birmingham. The square becomes a riot of pink colour and is a magnet for photographers.  This year, the blossom has arrived very early by about 2 weeks.  The warm wet winter has enabled … Continue reading 
- [Night photography on the University of Birmingham campus](https://damienwalmsley.com/night-photography-on-the-university-of-birmingham-campus/): This set of pictures features the University of Birmingham at night.  I was fortunate to be staying at the Edgbaston Park Hotel which is on campus.  After the conference dinner ended, I headed out with my iPhone and Fujifilm camera.  I used my travel tripod for some of the long exposure pictures of the Aston Webb building.  The iPhone … Continue reading 
- [Watching and photographing a starling murmuration](https://damienwalmsley.com/watching-and-photographing-a-starling-murmuration/): The message went out.  “There is likely to be a starling murmuration on Sunday night.  The venue will be the roof of a shopping centre car park in Redditch, Worcestershire”.  This message was sent out on social media by Jim Panda who knows a thing or two about wildlife.  A few years back, he had organised a meeting where … Continue reading 
- [Borealis: bringing the northern lights to the Bullring in Birmingham](https://damienwalmsley.com/borealis-bringing-the-northern-lights-to-the-bullring-centre/): The Bullring centre is hosting a light show called Borealis for one week in February.  This production by the artist Dan Acher is on display every evening during the week.  With a mixture of dry ice smoke and laser beams, the “northern lights” are recreated in the centre of Birmingham.  The performance is accompanied by haunting music which … Continue reading 
- [An update on the Ringway centre](https://damienwalmsley.com/an-update-on-the-ringway-centre/): The decision has been made to demolish the Ringway Centre.  Birmingham council’s planning committee reconfirmed the approval of the planning application by the Commercial Estates Group to replace the Centre with three high raised residential buildings.  This was a reconfirmation of the earlier decision to demolish the Centre which had been contested by the Twentieth Century Society who … Continue reading 
- [My poppy photograph in IGPOTY 2024](https://damienwalmsley.com/my-poppy-photograph-in-igpoty-2024/): The Leamington Spa poppy field sprung up in June 2021.  At the time I was just so happy that the field was near to home.  I remember going to the field one barmy summer’s evening to take photographs.  The light was beautiful and the field was so colourful with the poppies swaying in the gentle breeze.  I stayed there … Continue reading 
- [Exploring the Northern path of Draycote Water](https://damienwalmsley.com/exploring-the-northern-path-of-draycote-water/): My previous visits to Draycote water have focussed on the visitor centre and watching the sailing club activity on the water. The reservoir has many wildlife visitors and I have enjoyed photographing their presence.  As I had some time to myself during a visit with my daughter who lives in Rugby, I took the opportunity to … Continue reading 
- [Photographing the codebreakers of Bletchley Park](https://damienwalmsley.com/photographing-the-codebreakers-of-bletchley-park/): Bletchley Park is conveniently situated between London, Cambridge and Oxford.  This is a strategic choice as Bletchley Park is on the intersection with the Capital and the bright minds of the Oxbridge Universities. Mathematical geniuses were recruited to help the war effort by breaking down both German and Japanese codes. All this activity took place at Bletchley … Continue reading 

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- [Starling Murmuration - Canvas](https://damienwalmsley.com/product/starling-murmuration-canvas/): The message went out. “There is likely to be a starling murmuration on Sunday night. The venue will be the roof of a shopping centre car park in Redditch, Worcestershire”. This message was sent out on social media by Jim Panda who knows a thing or two about wildlife. A few years back, he had … Continue reading 
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- [Wine tumbler - Oli on water](https://damienwalmsley.com/product/wine-tumbler-oli-on-water/): What’s an outdoor party without a wine tumbler to keep a drink fresh and at just the right temperature? Forget breakable glasses—give this uniquely shaped wine tumbler a chance and have fun with friends without worry. • 12 oz (355 ml) • Tumbler size: 4.7″ × 3.5″ (12 cm × 9 cm) • High grade … Continue reading 
- [Grand Union Canal London Postcard](https://damienwalmsley.com/product/grand-union-canal-london-postcard/): These postcards are made from thick high-quality matte paper, so they serve as a great addition to a gift or just a thoughtful written note to a friend. • Cardboard paper • Paper weight: 7.67–10.32 oz/yd² (260–350 g/m²) • Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm) • Paper thickness: 0.013″ (0.34 mm) • Coated … Continue reading 
- [Hello from the Royal Mile Postcard](https://damienwalmsley.com/product/hello-from-the-royal-mile-postcard/): The streets of Edinburgh lend themselves to street photography. The natural backdrop of old buildings and captivating views of the surrounding countryside help to frame the people as they go about their everyday life. The winter light is strong and directional. The stonework reflects the light and makes for some interesting pictures. Here is a … Continue reading 


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