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Nithsdale Regatta 2018 on the Greensands

Nithsdale Regatta 2018 on the Greensands

A photo essay about our fun and relaxing afternoon watching rowing crews from all over Scotland and North England compete in a series of boat races at Nithsdale Regatta 2018

Dumfries Scottish Independence march

Dumfries Scottish Independence march

Photo diary from the 10,000-strong Dumfries march for Scottish independence organised by All Under One Banner

Dog walking urban shoot in Midsteeple Quarter

Dog walking urban shoot in Midsteeple Quarter

A photo story from my Urban Portraits Dumfries project shoot with Julie, Neil, Meg, Juno and Toby that focused on dog walking in Midsteeple Quarter.

STAGE iT High Street Takeover at D&G Arts Fest

STAGE iT High Street Takeover at D&G Arts Fest

From STAGE it HIgh Street takeover event as Young Promoters Group showcases the region's music best and the world-class dance and aerial theatre acts

Doon Toon Army comes out for its first meet and clean

Doon Toon Army comes out for its first meet and clean

Doon Toon Army, the community movement to support Midsteeple Quarter Benefit Society and bring positive change to Dumfries town centre, comes out to the streets for its first clean up action

Urban blossom portraits in Dumfries with Lauren and Shannon

Urban blossom portraits in Dumfries with Lauren and Shannon

A set of springtime urban blossom portraits with Lauren and Shannon on Mills Green for my Urban Portraits Dumfries project

Portrack Garden Open Day

Portrack Garden Open Day

What to expect on Portrack Garden Open Day – a people-centric photo review of our visit to the famous Garden of Cosmic Speculation by Charles Jencks

Prisming for urban event photography

Prisming for urban event photography

My personal take on prisming technique with 70-200 mm lens while photographing Midsteeple Quarter Community Society launch

At Midsteeple Quarter Community Society launch

At Midsteeple Quarter Community Society launch

A photo account from the launch of Midsteeple Quarter Community Society launch in Dumfries – peaceful protest signs and music, speeches from the local politicians, street entertainment and Doon Toon Army activists sharing their vision for positive change

Dumfries Farmers’ Market opens at the railway station

Dumfries Farmers’ Market opens at the railway station

A photo review of the inaugural Dumfries Farmers' Market selling local Dumfries and Galloway food, drink and crafts in the Victorian Pavilion at the railway station

Moxie & Co – black and white lifestyle urban portraits (Part 3)

Moxie & Co – black and white lifestyle urban portraits (Part 3)

Part 3 of my lifestyle urban portraits story about Moxie & Co shoot for Urban Portaits Dumfries project. A black and white version…

Artists’ niches at Midsteeple

Artists’ niches at Midsteeple

My photo story about the artists niches at Midsteeple in Dumfries where artworks are curated to be found and experienced by people directly. Bea Last's and Kate Mink's installations were on display.