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

Poppies in the Light: Witherley at Sunset and Sunrise
Warwickshire

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…

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Blue, Blue, my first look into the world of Cyanotype printing
Observation

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…

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Digbeth Street Photography
Birmingham

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…

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Nothing but flowers in my garden
Nature

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…

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Starcross Yard – an escape from Euston Station
Story

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…

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Spring equinox at Chesterton Windmill
Warwickshire

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…

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Talking about compost and bees in Digbeth
Canals

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…

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