Category: Birmingham Archive Photography
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In 1998 the G8 Summit was held in Birmingham and I took some 35mm film photos around Centenary Square and the canals.
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During 1998 to 2003 I captured some 35mm film photos of the construction at Brindleyplace, above is one of the early floors of Four Brindleyplace next to the completed car park, later the Bank Restaurant and Caffè Nero occupied the ground level. I have added a gallery with the photos I took during the period,…
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In September 2003, shortly after the Bullring was fully opened, I took some digital photos on a Canon early compact camera. A lot has changed since then, particularly installation of the railings around the Nelson Statue where I liked to chill out with a coffee. I’ve created a couple of galleries, exteriors and interiors.
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During 2010, 2011 and 2012 I took photos of the construction of the Library of Birmingham, mostly with an iPhone but some with my first digital DSLR camera. It was fascinating to capture the progress and helped to inspire me to continue photographing other construction projects since. I have added yearly galleries to my Birmingham…
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I have been gifted a great rainbow photography opportunity this evening! I have a gallery of rainbow photos, mostly in Birmingham.
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Over the last 10 years I have captured a large collection of photos of random, strange, surprising, and opportunistic scenes while on photography walks around the city. When pulled together they offer a fascinating visual expose of how ‘anything is possible’ in one of the most diverse and eclectic cities in the world. I have…
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Birmingham is known as one of the most diverse cities in the world and interestingly this extends to its variety of lamps. Over the last 15 years I have accumulated a large collection of photography of these and I have created a gallery of my favourites…
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On three occasions I have taken a walk around the city streets of Birmingham on Christmas Day at lunchtime. The city centre was virtually deserted, almost no people. The first, in 2011, was a surprise and I had my camera with me so I took some photos. It was somewhat eerie, a strange atmosphere. I…