I was on a walk around the Glasgow University campus in search of interesting scenes that include white combined with another colour. The idea was to simplify the style of my urban photos. I’ll never be a minimal photographer but aiming for a more laconic expression wouldn’t hurt.
Just a snapshot of Birmingham street life from last Saturday.
Shifting our daily Glasgow lockdown walks to late evenings led us to appreciate some unexpected views of Clydeside at dusk.
I went to Carlysles Court to take just a couple of images for a student area guide as The Shabby Scholar, an award-winning boutique-style tapas bar that is located there, was recommended as one of the best and amiable places for students. An urban gem situated in a cosy courtyard in…
On a sunny afternoon, armed with a telephoto zoom not to disturb the game, I went to Dock Park to document some families playing crazy golf. Dock Park, developed at the end of the nineteenth century, epitomises the Victorian idea of green spaces in urban centres where people of all…
I fell in love with this gorgeous November afternoon light in Merchant City, Glasgow. Anyone who lives here and is familiar with the typical Scottish weather knows how rare this is and how briefly it lasts. You grab your camera and shoot, shoot, shoot!!! 85mm prime brilliantly renders delicate haze…
Back alleys, reserved minimalism of exposed pipework, splashes of bright colour against the stonework and cheerful rows of rubbish bins inspired my recent exploration of urban photography in Glasgow. Wandering past a deserted back alley I was struck by the juxtaposition of waste and glamour. A colourful assortment of Glasgow City Council (rather…