It is cold in January and as I was in the City for an evening meal, I took the opportunity to take a few pictures around Gas Street Basin and Brindley Place in Birmingham City Centre. In a highly photographed area of…
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I have always used my photography as a diary and looking back at family pictures is always fun. However, when I learnt about 365 projects in 2011 then I thought I would have a go at it. The family said it would…
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One of the most photographic structures near me is the Windmill at Chesterton. I had visited it for the first time earlier in the year and I wished to plan another trip where I could have my tripod with me. I contacted…
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As an academic, getting published is a requirement for the job. No publications then no reputation. You need publications for promotion, your next research grant and also your research impact story. When you enter into a different field which is not your…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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