Category: Flashbacks
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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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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…
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In October 2017 I went to London and took a trip up to the viewing platform atop The Shard, I took loads of photos but only processed a few at the time. Later in the year, when I wanted to process more of them I was horrified that I could not find the other original…