Let it snow
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…
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BirminghamGems
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…
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Botanical Gardens Instameet
When the notification came through, I immediately applied. A photographing evening at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens after-dark Christmas-lights experience was an exciting prospect. I was lucky to get one fo the 50 tickets as previous events sell out very quickly. However, when…
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“In Explore”
I have been a member of Flickr for several years and being included in “Explore” still has the ability to make the site exciting. It is a fantastic feeling when you receive over 100 favs and over 10,000 views of your photograph.…
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Skychasing
If I need to think things through or if I am stuck for something to photograph then I head for Lapworth. The Canal Junction linking the Grand Union and the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is a picturesque spot and has all those ingredients you…
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Father of the Bride
Siân, my youngest daughter, got married to Jim Bruce and I was able to take a few photographs during the day. We did have an official photographer and VJ is brilliant but I brought along my Sony RX100V5 for the ceremony and…
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#hellobrum
The hashtag #hellobrum is used by the University of Birmingham to promote the Institution on their social media channels. My University role has changed over the last year and I find myself more and more on our beautiful campus. This provides me…
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Sand, Concrete and Steel
Dubai is a fascinating city and there is a great deal of sand, concrete and glass. There are beautiful buildings punching upwards towards the sky. The Burj Khalifa tower is the tallest building in the world and its design is complimented by…
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Photographing Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a city of contrasts, there are sharp differences between the rich and the poor. I was there for a conference and my first impressions were favourable as the train to the hotel was straightforward and moved through a fascinating landscape.…
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Shadows and Light
The new Dental School and Hospital at Pebble Mill offers many photographic opportunities. The sun rises and sets into the atrium providing various lights and shadows during the day. I have posted many of these on my Flickr site but cannot resist…
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Running with an iPhone
The iPhone is so versatile and useful to have on you. So I always bring it with me when running as you can often capture interesting pictures. This series shows a few I did on a recent run. I did see a…
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