An evening in Weston super Mare
I had this desire to take a sunset photograph at the seaside. With the pandemic, it has been a long time since I have seen the sea. Natasha and Rob were married in Kos, Greece last year and I saw the sea…
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Burnham on Sea Lighthouse
The low lighthouse at Burnham on Sea stands alone on the beach just north of the town. It is an imposing structure and commands the horizon and your attention. It has 9 legs, a ladder to the door of house and is…
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The Purple Lavender
This summer, all the flowers, plants and trees are 2 to 3 weeks late. After the late appearance of the poppies, it was noticeable that the purple lavender was also not as rich in colour as last year. This did not stop…
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The Open Arms
The pandemic has started a trend for outdoor eating with many different venues coming up with novel ways to make the experience more enjoyable. Last year, I saw the pictures of the Open Arms at Warwick Castle. What an iconic place to…
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Poppy Fields in Leamington Spa
Poppy field season is upon us and after a very damp May, it is noticeable that many plants and flowers are delayed in making their appearance by around 2 to 3 weeks. The recent bout of sunshine has had a dramatic effect…
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Stratford Greenway
Looking for days out with a camera? Look no further than the Country Parks managed by Warwickshire County Council. I have featured their parks in my blog with visits to Burton Dassett and Kingsbury water park. All their parks are well maintained…
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Mist in the Park
So many photographers talk about their 3.30am starts, getting up early so that they are able to catch the sunrise. This got me thinking that it was time I looked for a good place to visit for a sunrise with a difference. …
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Coventry looking good in the sun
Coventry is the City of Culture for 2021. This prestigious title runs from May 2021 to May 2022 and it follows on from Derry/Londonderry in 2013 and Hull in 2017. Taking my first train for over a year, I set off from…
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From Queensway to New Street
Queensway is a busy arterial road in and out of Birmingham so there is always a high volume of traffic thundering along the tarmac. With my telephoto lens and 24 to 70 mm lens, I went about taking different pictures of an…
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Reflections
Everyone loves a picture that shows a reflection. The unique view is fascinating, and it gives a different view of the world by suggesting further new worlds. Unusual angles or taking the picture from a low viewpoint. There is symmetry around a…
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New Look Website
Welcome to my new look web site. This web site was set up back in 2016 and my first posts featured the different topics of Birmingham Gems, Pictures of Bridges and entries into the Post and Mail. Fast forward to 2021 and…
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In Memoriam by Luke Jerram
Public art has the power to bring out discussions on our feelings and emotions when we encounter it. The artist Luke Jerram Luke Jerram understands this power and his aim was to create a piece of art that would help people come to terms…
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