Street photography

The closing of the Floodgate in Digbeth
Birmingham

The closing of the Floodgate in Digbeth

The Floodgate featured in one of my favourite pictures which was taken in Floodgate street during the early hours of morning.  Although I had never been inside the venue, I have passed the front entrance on many occasions during my photographic visits to…

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Photographing Time Horizon by Antony Gormley
Heritage

Photographing Time Horizon by Antony Gormley

Art will challenge you, ask questions and generates new ideas in how you think.  As you navigate through life, art allows you to stop, think and take in your surroundings.  By asking questions, artwork provokes you to provide an answer to what you see…

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The streets of Brighton rock
Street

The streets of Brighton rock

I was fortunate to visit Brighton as part of a conference.  My hotel was on the seafront and in between sessions, I was able to head out with my camera and take pictures.  The promenade is great for pictures, as with care and respect,…

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From Square to Park – an IgersbirminghamUK instameet
Canals

From Square to Park – an IgersbirminghamUK instameet

With the long summer nights upon us, the IgersbirminghamUK team came up with the idea for a photowalk that started at St Paul’s Square and finished at St Philip’s Cathedral. Along the way we could photograph interesting views of Birmingham. The walk…

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Street sights in Silicon Spa
Canals

Street sights in Silicon Spa

Leamington Spa has streets of white tall elegant buildings. All are fine examples of Regency architecture. Away from the Regency style avenues, buildings in the old town have become canvases for stunning street art several courtesy of the Brink Leamington Mural festival.…

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Imaging Dublin with my camera
Street

Imaging Dublin with my camera

There is always new sights in Dublin even though I have been away for 6 years. The opportunity arose as a conference was held in Dublin and I jumped at the chance to attend. Lisa, my PhD student was presenting and as…

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London Times – The London Horizon from Horizon22
Travel

London Times – The London Horizon from Horizon22

I have been up the Shard and visited the Monument.  Both buildings have their charm and give unparalleled views of the London skyline.  I have seen Westminster and beyond from the London Eye where your excitement builds as the wheel slowly turns.  Eeventually when you…

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Walking the Regent’s Canal – the Shoreditch stretch
Canals

Walking the Regent’s Canal – the Shoreditch stretch

Emerging from a tunnel under Islington, the Regent’s canal begins its journey through Shoreditch.  The canal is wide with a spacious towpath. Many runners and pedestrians take advantage of the scenic waterway as it passes through the east of London.  There are many narrowboats…

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