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Photographic journeys, techniques and places across Birmingham, Warwickshire and beyond.

Maryvale
Birmingham

Maryvale

It is fun discovering new places to visit around Birmingham and the Maryvale Institute which is a Catholic college. It has much history attached to the place including being the place of residence of Cardinal John Newman from 1846. More of the…

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Photographing a Cathedral
Birmingham

Photographing a Cathedral

“Birmingham we are” is full of passion and I have been posting pictures on their Twitter account for over 3 years. It is run by Jonathan Bostock and Daniel Sturley with help from Debbie. They have successfully published the Birmingham Gem’s Calendar…

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Glasgow University
Travel

Glasgow University

There will be many visits around the country in the coming few years as I am part of a research grant with 4 other universities (Glasgow, Leeds, Southampton and Edinburgh). The lead institution is Glasgow University and that is where the kick…

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A few recent likes
Birmingham

A few recent likes

I just thought I would share four of my recent photographs that I have taken so far in January with a story of how they were taken

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Birmingham Gems (3rd Edition)
Birmingham

Birmingham Gems (3rd Edition)

The Birmingham Gems Calendar is back and I am fortunate to have one Photograph in this years Edition. I have secured the month of May and it is when the blossoms are in full riot. The Ikon Gallery provides the backdrop to…

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Photographing Chester
Heritage

Photographing Chester

Towards the end of November, we spent a weekend away celebrating Sandy’s birthday and we chose to go to Chester which is a familiar place to both of us. Sandy had her 18th birthday party in the Grosvenor Hotel and I had…

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