We made a visit to Derry (Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, close to the border with the Irish Republic in May 2026. Although we were there to meet old colleagues, we took the opportunity to tour the area and the walled city of Derry.
Horse to Water is a well-known folk-rock trio on the North London music scene, having been together for many years. They play in pubs and cafes and their style of folk-rock-americana music is very popular. They play guitars, banjo, electric mandolin, tin whistle, violin and sing. Catch them if you can! I often photograph performers …
One of my main areas of interest, using my candid “street” approach, is to take “environmental portraits” of musicians performing. Sometimes I am lucky enough to go to see them in their studios and to take their portraits “in context”. You see so much more when you observe them practicing or performing close-up. In their …
Taking portraits in context brings a richness to the image, often because there is so much story to be told. Rather than a simple head and shoulders picture, you can see the life laid out as the details emerge. I was concentrating on this when taking pictures of two older pharmacists. One was in his …
I find the people look much more natural when deep in conversation rather than posing for the camera. The ebb and flow of human emotion, especially when free from the need to “look like something”, is endlessly fascinating. I positioned two Speedlights in opposite corners of the room, well above the conversation round the table. …
y portraits are “Street-style” where I wait for the action to come to me and click an opportunity, often with a story but not always.
Starting with a mixture of ancient architecture, castles, museums, waterways and modern structures to startle the eye, there is plenty to see in Ghent / Gent / Gand. This great city is an easy journey from anywhere in Europe and only a few hours from London. While wandering around this walkable city, you will find a large choice of restaurants, and enough to do to occupy your time here.
Photography is all about the light: the strength, colour and direction of light and how these affect the image of the subject and background. As a result, the story being told varies greatly.
Northern Ireland has plenty to explore as well as wonderful people. Sights range from beautiful coastal scenery to waterfalls and natural phenomena. The hospitality of the Irish is limitless. We travelled to Northern Ireland for a few days to visit old friends in Larne, Coleraine and Derry. While there, we found new places that we …
Easton Walled Garden, Grantham is all that is left of this very old English Hall belonging to the Cholmeley family The huge walled garden and the gatehouse is a must-see in the East Midlands. There are sculptures of plants, rock, metal and wood. The whole place has been lovingly restored by the family and an …