LONDON

London 2012! What a fab weekend in London, I have taken so many photos this blog is rather long and there will be a second part...maybe even a third.
Here is a selection of the black and white images I took with my PEN, I love the street photography style and thought the gritty black and white grainy filter really adds to the urban atmosphere.
I find street photography quite liberating as you are literally pointing the camera at people who you don't know. In that split second you can get some great facial expressions and the results are usually quite interesting although I am not sure you would get the same reaction to the camera anywhere else in the country? Who knows maybe I will snap up the streets and people of Blackpool?

MANCHESTER

Over the bank holiday weekend I managed a trip to Manchester. As I was a passenger it was easy to snap up the great architecture from the window when we stopped at the lights or in traffic.
As you can see there are many unique buildings in the city and sadly most are boarded up including the Salford Cinema building.
The last few shots were taken at the Manchester Art Gallery. I love the interior and almost everywhere you look there is details or something interesting.
The photography exhibition on at the moment by Roger Ballan is very thought provoking and I recommend you go and see it if in the area. Click here for details.

HAPPY WEEKEND

HAPPY WEEKEND

Happy Weekend guys and girls! Hope its not too rainy where you live!

SPRING LAKE

As you can already tell I am quite keen on going to the seashore. When I am on holiday that is no exception! This beach is situated in Spring Lake New Jersey and was about an hour away from where I was staying. The day trip was full of fine dining at a beautiful place called The Mill (http://themillnj.com/) walking on the beach and of course some shopping.

The town was very clean with mansions for homes, boutique shops and beautiful white sands. There weren't many people about but the odd few we came across seem to be relaxing. I imagine this town to include a few Desperate Housewife characters and retired millionaires - not bad!

CLEVELEYS

This weekend was full of thrifting and a trip to the seaside at Cleveleys. Although I was only about half an hour from my home it was almost like I was on holiday. I have never been to the beach at Cleveleys and found it a mixture of stones, sand and interesting poles and pipes giving me lots to photograph!
On reflection I think I would miss the seaside if I was ever to move away, it always offers a great day out even in the colder months there is nothing better than a walk along the prom all wrapped up.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Todays blog is a view from the treetops of Mount St.Ranier in Seattle. As the weather is getting more warmer and people are planning trips abroad it got me thinking about my holiday a few years ago and how much I miss the greenery of Canada. 

This was my favourite view point from the trip.

I haven't experimented with text and imagery so this first attempt is ok but needs more work. I think I may have to start shooting with text in mind and where it could be placed. Similar to when working with design agencies. 

Changing the way I shoot will give me a challenge, just what I need!