Dumfries Charter 14 and Just Add Water project by the Stove Network
When John and I decided to attend Guid Nychburris (Good Neighbours) festival that celebrated the 1395 Royal Charter for the Burgh of Dumfries I was …
Queen’s Baton Relay for 2014 Commonwealth Games arrives to Dumfries
Nothing immerses one more into the spirit of the place like public celebrations. Universal good mood, loud cheers, big smiles, flag waiving, public performances, kids’ …
River Nith between hail and rain
I photographed these views of the River Nith near Kingholm Quay during May thunderstorms – when brief sunlight spells were sandwiched between heavy rain and bouts …
Sporopollen performance by Oceanallover at D&G Art Festival
Sporopollen is an outdoor performance art show by Oceanallover that John and I attended last weekend as part of Dumfries & Galloway Art Festival. Blending sound, physical …
Crichton gardens after the rain
Remember how, upon observing me photographing some cherry blossom on our street, our neighbour advised me to visit the Crichton gardens in Dumfries later in the …
The Living Lights exhibition in Edinburgh
Eye-catching, amazing, weird – these attributes spring to mind while viewing the larger-than-life photographs of the living creatures that emit light in nature. Squid that …
Misty Edinburgh – Princes St Gardens and The Mound Precinct
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition was on at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and naturally, as a portrait photographer I tagged along with …
Boats on the river Nith – Dock Park, Dumfries
After a long refurbishment the revitalised Dock Park in Dumfries has finally opened to public. To celebrate the launch the whole two weeks of activities …
Sun sets at Kingholm Quay Dumfries
Don’t believe the weather lore!
‘Red sky at night; shepherds delight,
Red sky in the morning; shepherds warning.’
I saw a lovely warm light descending …
Glasgow street photography
Last week’s story about Glasgow street art continues with my black and white Glasgow street photography series.
Whenever I arrive to a new city I …