Hello photography. It’s been a while.
Blackfriars Bridge
Tate Modern August, 2024
Silhouettes in London
Nottingham, June 2024
The people of London
Waiting for the Apple Store to open
A few more from London
Staying connected
Some more sun and deep shadows from London
It’s an overshot location but this one came out great
I just really liked this guys suit!
Hats, hats, hats
You can’t go to Cambridge and not take photos of bikes.
A few shadows caught between the cloudy spells in London
Reflections
Brick Lane is all about the people you meet on your journey
Today was supposed to be a subdued day after our long walk yesterday, but my life just doesn’t work like that. After reading part of the excellent book Find Your Frame by Craig Whitehead, I felt inspired. When I woke up and saw the sun shining early in the morning, I decided to go out instead. Lately, the weather has been terrible here for May and June, but the forecast looked good.
I chose a familiar place since I am heading to London this week, so Nottingham streets are my favorite. During this visit, I tried to shoot much slower than I normally would. I found a shot and waited for the right moment to capture it. Some of the photos I took in my short couple of hours I really like.
In Find Your Frame, Craig encourages you to discover what you want to shoot and experiment with different styles. I can’t stay away from light and shadows, though.
This must be the period for spontaneity because after last weekends trip to Nottingham, today we just decided to head to the seaside for a couple of hours after work.
When I say the lift was rubbish, you better believe it. Someone needs to tell the world that it’s almost June because there was about 20mins sunshine all day.
However the place was packed with people enjoying themselves so you can’t complain, just join in.
Grabbed a few shots on my XT5 but nothing special.
I did something that I never do. Got up early and went to shoot some street photos. There was already a long day lined up but I had a creative itch that I hadn’t been able to scratch for a while, and it needed satisfying.
It was a really enjoyable 2 hours in Nottingham in the only two hours sunshine they might have. I can really feel my motivation to shoot street photography coming back and my eye for a good shot improving.
Few random shots from Melton Mowbray, UK.
Street photography isn’t all about massive cities.
Decided to head to Lincoln for some time shooting. A new camera always does this to me for a while but I haven’t been dedicating enough time to going out and just seeing what I can find.
Lincoln is always bustling with life and despite living there for a long time I don’t go back often enough.
All shot with a Fuji Film XT-5 and the kit 16-80mm f/4 and I must say I enjoyed the experience.
A walk in the woods
Two of my favorites from yesterdays short trip to London
Love visiting The Bank Of England
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! It might have looked warm but the wind was really cold, but we went over to see some family and I wondered around with my Richo GRiiix as usual.
There is a tendency for me to not publish many of the photos I take. A high proportion of them end up in the bin, and many others just sit doing nothing in my Lightroom catalogue. I constantly compare the results of my photos to other people that I see online and the conclusion more often than not is that mine or boring and don’t offer anything. With my break away from seeing other peoples work I made the decision to show the boring photos I took the other day just because I can.
A short trip to Nottingham shopping and three images taken.
Comparison is the theft of all joy right.
For mother’s day in the UK we went to feed the animals at J and J Alpacas. This was a really nice experience and we also saw some lambs being born. Of course I couldn’t resist taking my Ricoh GRiiix along and snapping a few shots.
Really early on a Sunday morning, and with sore legs from a long run the day before I took my Richo GRiiix out in Grantham to see what I could find. The answer was not a lot, but I loved the cold air but nice low sunshine. This is where my street photography excels.
A little pool of light
The first time taking out my new Ricoh GR iiix and I got really lucky. We spent a couple of hours walking around the Victoria Embankment and river in Nottingham, with great winter weather.
My first impressions of the camera are really great. The image quality is amazing from such a tiny snapshot camera. The 40 mm focal length is perfect, and it is really nice to use. Choosing my photo a day shot might be hard for the first day of the challenge.
A few shots from some winter sun in Nottingham, and my Ricoh GR iiix.
And then Nottingham for some shopping
This morning was battery changing duty on Lucies Toot Toot cars. We currently have 19 as a few of them were not recoverable ☹️Here she is making sure I’ve lined them up straight enough. 
A walk around Torremolinos old town.
A short walk to get some food
Sunrise and now sunset.
Early morning flight outa here. 
Lets set sail
Random walks in the dunes are my favourite
Some highlights from Lucie’s birthday. 
She enjoyed her flashing toys and watching the characters. 
And then we went to the beach for a little bit while the sun was setting. 
She loved every moment. 
Waiting to deliver
Baa
Another one from our walk yesterday.This is Belmount Tower which dates from around 1750. Used as a gateway to Belton house and also an observatory.
Stop looking at me swan
V shadows
I wonder if my photos are too boring. But I just liked the light
Parked Up
Which way?
Bit cold for ice cream still
The only thing about three day events is I have to edit like crazy! Congratulations Jasmin Wong#markbatesnationals23
It’s time
Safe and secure #mbmar
I always take a picture of this thing every time I see it. 
Just heading up
Managed to grab one in the crap light yesterday at Lincoln Cathedral
Having a spot of tea
The perfect shadow placement
What’s on the menu?
Just Arrived
No idea why but I just decided I was going to shoot black and white today. I kind of like it. 
She loves her bear, and her shoes! 
Winter sun at the Cathedral
Not the result we wanted but a great experience taking my boy to his first game are the Emirates. 
Another cold morning with lots of frost. 🥶
First stop of the day
A lone shell
Too cold for spiders
Refections
Bit frosty out 🥶
Just a bench
You drip
We had a very relaxing day today. Mainly because the weather was really rubbish but Lucie had a big seizure and wasn’t herself for most of the afternoon.
Very weird being able to walk the dog in a tee shirt whilst surrounded by fallen leaves but enjoyable.
I love this time of year.
A few iPhone snaps from Lillie’s match last night. Raised more than £3000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Editing some old ‘non keepers’ to see what I find.
I wish I was this happy
Like father, like son
Pushing them up
Out the darkness
Sunrise at the beach huts
Shaken
Few milkshake treats 🥤
Theres something about flowers and bees that speak to me.
Usually buzzzzzzzzz I guess.
Yesterday was long run day so I needed to stretch my legs with a long walk. Of course I took some pictures along the way with my x100v.
And one for @maique 
Take a seat
Suck it up
A random bug appears
Blowing in the wind
Random flower just to keep you all interested
Beauty from nothing
Forbidden Garden
Forbidden Garden
Know the code?
Saving the memories
Bug eater
Hooooot
Get that selfie
Find a new perspective
Knock knock
Tall corn
Here comes the sun
Berry good
Jet trails in the sky
Holding the fallen apple
The clock tower
Alone
Up the driveway
Rotting away
Burn it down
This girl gets me
Get that social distance
Down the pier
Nailed on
Morning dew
Just a rock
Pupper
Autumn leaves
A flower in the weeds
Tatty flower
Note 20 Ultra has a huge camera bump!
Ripples around the rock
