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Last week all the rough sleepers staying in the Black Rock arches were evicted ..........that's a few weeks after they were evicted from the accommodation provided by the well known charity for the homeless. This individual appears to be new to rough sleeping as they have colour coordinated mattress and bedding.
Always good to see somebody standing or sitting in front of a sign or image you want to capture. I approached this guy and asked if I could take his photo in front of the Never Normal Brighton sign........ he hadn't noticed it but laughed when he did. Meet Malcolm.
Sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.
In 2020 the benches in Brighton Marina were taped up as the uk went into lockdown with signs saying you were not allowed to sit on them. Covid 19 rules March 2020.
As we came out of lockdown the rules were changed and people were allowed to sit on a bench with people from their own household. Or sit 2 metres apart with someone from a different household. Covid rules June 2020.
Eventually the marina made signs for every Covid eventuality! This one originally had the sign saying you could sit there alone or with members of your own household. That must have caused problems as the ‘Happy to chat bench ......... sentence was painted along the top. I assume passers by stopped to chat to people on the bench who didn’t want to chat. Strange times.
My images this week seem to have focussed on seasons. Strange that Christmas came before Autumn but then we are living in strange times.
Walking through all the bright and somewhat flashy cars on Madeira Drive I stopped to talk to this guy and find out a bit more about the event. His name was Graham and when I asked if I could take his photo with the car he tried to lay across the bonnet! I suggested standing in front of it might make a better image. The car was a 70’s Mustang.
My stranger series:
There is a moment in every child’s gaze when the world slows—when questions form without words, and wonder lingers behind wide, searching eyes. This portrait captures that fleeting breath between innocence and thought, where the gesture of a small hand tousling soft hair becomes a silent poem of curiosity.
In the soft glow of natural light and the intimacy of monochrome, this image invites the viewer into the unguarded mind of a child—pure, contemplative, and unfiltered. A quiet study in emotion, gesture, and presence.
The Brighton Festival launched today with the Children's Parade, after a two year break because of covid restrictions. The truly appropriate theme was rebuilding and hope, broken down into three subjects areas, rebuilding nature, homes and communities. The schools and children were invited to create large scale artworks and costumes, that explored ideas for children to learn together through making. They certainly did not disappoint.
I’m thinking the weather couldn’t get any worse but then I think of the weather in America and I’m thankful I’m here.
The Inside Out Project is a city-wide celebration of Londoners by artist JR. The promotion materials say ‘that the project is transforming the capital’s streets, squares and buildings with spectacular outdoor photographic displays. Capturing the stories of Londoners during the UEFA EURO 2020 the project is creating a series of activations in five locations across London, including Granary Square’.
The Inside Out Project King’s Cross is an exhibition focussed on local people who are active in grassroots sport and use physical activity to improve their wellbeing.
On a trip to Kings Cross, London I took a series of images using parts of the Project as a backdrop. Granary Square has a huge exhibition of the portraits which lead the public through the area. Locals and visitors were sitting chatting on the benches and I took the opportunity to capture my own portraits which contrasted or added to the story of the actual art works.
I did ask this guy if I could take his photo and although he said yes he took a phone call and I didn’t like to interrupt to ask his name.
Walking along Madeira Drive this morning I saw a camper van parked with the back window opened wide, flowers decorating the ledges and one pretty lady looking out. And so I met Devon, a seasoned van dweller. She had arrived this morning and was hoping to park on the Drive for a few days before being moved on.
A symbolic portrait of symbiosis—where human and artificial merge into one, as a hidden wild side lingers in the shadows.
I've seen 3 eggs under the swans today and one cast-off lying by the water's edge.
I have a short video of the swans anybody know how to upload it?
Today I took my Canon R to photograph the Brighton Marathon. It’s probably the first time I’ve really used it since the first lockdown in 2020. I wanted to spend a few hours practicing my double/multiple exposures. It’s one of the few things I cannot do with my iPhone. The results could be described as marmite in that viewers either love the results as I do or think they’re a load of rubbish. But at the end of the day it was great fun ;-)))
This may not look like it but it is another ramp from the main boardwalk all the way onto the beach. As well as the wheelchair access it has the grooved paving steps for those with a visual impairment. It's also become a safe and popular location for pre-school children with their little trikes and scooters.
"Through the Frame of Silence" is a fine art black and white portrait that captures the quiet intensity of a child’s gaze framed within their own hands. The gesture creates both mystery and symbolism, inviting viewers to pause and interpret its meaning — silence, protection, or even hidden truth. This expressive portrait combines dramatic tones, raw emotion, and visual storytelling, blending the intimacy of childhood with the artistry of conceptual photography. A study in monochrome, mood, and the power of the eye to speak louder than words.
The grass had just been cut on the racecourse as I drove across it. I love the smell of freshly cut grass. The greens of the grass, the blues of the sky and the white fluffy clouds all looked beautiful but there’s one thing missing....... horses. There’s been no racing on the course since lockdown in March.
This photograph showcases a beautifully arranged tabletop in a Japanese restaurant, highlighting the interplay of light and texture.
Mum is 94 years old and has been diagnosed with vascular dementia since 2012. She lived in London through part of WW2 and was then evacuated to Dorset, but she doesn't have those memories any more.
Last weekend I took her for her 4th Covid vaccination .... she doesn't remember having vaccinations 1, 2 or 3 but then there is no need to remember. I tell her its a flu jab and she understands 'flu'. She also understands mask wearing because she sees them on TV all the time. And she's happy wearing it because it keeps her warm.
I plan to make a photo book of the images I've taken through the pandemic and the stories behind them. But I’ll wait to the pandemic is a distant memory!
Mum enjoys any jobs that she feels are helping me. So I often create ironing for her to do. I might need to take in ironing to get us through the next few months!
I usually put a Max Bygraves CD on and she sings along to all the tunes. In this picture she’s singing I’m a pink toothbrush you’re a blue toothbrush ...............
I saw Jack as he was crossing the road towards the Remembrance Garden and I could see he was keen to get there. I still thought it was worth asking if I could take his photo and he had no hesitation in saying yes and moving to where I asked him to. I knew he didn't have time for conversation but he told me his name was Jack Rose and he had spent 10 years on submarines. Thank you Jack.
Rathayatra is a chariot festival for Lord Krishna and His devotees. It's an extraordinary spiritual event that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Everyone chants the Hare Krishna maha-mantra with musical instruments and drums along with dancing in ecstasy as Krishna in His most merciful form of Jagannatha is pulled along on a huge wooden cart.
Rathayatra is a festival for Lord Krishna and His devotees. It's an extraordinary spiritual event that originates in Jagannatha Puri on the east coast of India and dates back over 2,000 years.
Everyone chants the Hare Krishna maha-mantra with musical instruments and drums along with dancing in ecstasy as Krishna in His most merciful form of Jagannatha is pulled along on a huge wooden cart.
Written on the front of these little plastic pouches floating in the marina are the words 'Protecting What Matters'. The pouches have split and the microplastic beads that were designed to protect what mattered to the designer are seeping out into the water. The line at the bottom of the image is the edge of the harbour wall where the plastic beads are collecting.
Bathed in golden hour glow, a devil-like form is fractured through surreal reflections. Light and shadow blur reality, leaving only a haunting presence suspended in transformation. Captured through a homemade vortograph—three mirrors arranged in a triangular shape—the image bends light into fragmented, otherworldly patterns, enhancing its eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
I took this pic through a wire fence which is why its kind of lop sided. I could have corrected it but it wouldn't have been true to the original. If I turned the camera to straighten the background buildings I lost the detail in the foreground and the crane. The top left curved corner is another chunk of wood.
un petit projet collaboratif avec Pierre.
A little collaborative project with Pierre.
Bronica sqa, bronica zenzanon 80mm f/2.8, Ilford Delta 400 film, ND8 filter, developed by me in Rodinal (1+50 for 12 mins)
From my series "Where Love Resides"
Our red and yellow (no pink) and green cycle lane did look so lovely against today’s blue skies and fluffy white clouds.
Silhouettes behind a rain-streaked glass, waiting for something unseen. The city lights blur into the night, merging with reflections and time. A moment of quiet, shared yet solitary.
Within the wider redevelopment of Kings Cross in central London, the developers of Coal Drops Yard have restored and transformed a pair of long Victorian warehouses with attached train viaducts to create a new public space and retail destination. Built in 1850 to receive coal for London as it arrived by rail from the North of England, the two-storey brick and cast iron structures were later adapted for light industry, storage and nightclubs until they fell into disuse by the late 1990s.
The design opens up the area to the public, linking the long viaducts and the yard between them to create a space for people to enjoy. Rather than making a box element colliding with the geometry of the existing roofs, the gabled roof of each building rises up and stretches towards the other, meeting to form a new upper storey that gives the project a central focus.
Kids play and happily refresh on a sunny and scorching afternoon (2 of 2)
Brooklyn Bridge Park,
Brooklyn, New York
2015
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Arlington Reservoir
These friendly geese have been by the kiosk at the reservoir since the summer and I commented today to a lady that lives there. She told me that somebody mysteriously abandoned them in the car park in the summer and they’ve been there ever since. I guess whoever left them there thought it would be a nice place for them to live permanently.
Storm Babet - The UK's 2nd named storm of Autumn 2023. Rare red weather warnings in parts of Scotland which means a ‘threat to life’.
HDMC production of their 2003 100th anniversary models are very collectible today- 5 of my co-workers and I own one - ride them and prize them
This fine art black and white portrait explores the delicate tension between light and shadow, strength and fragility. The subject’s half-concealed expression and textured hand gesture create a raw, emotive portrait that leans into vulnerability while quietly radiating resilience.
The interplay of dramatic lighting and shadowplay draws the eye toward the subtle details — every freckle, crease, and imperfection telling its own story. By removing color, the photo emphasizes depth, mood, and authenticity, inviting viewers to pause and look closer.
This is not only a monochrome portrait but a piece of fine art photography meant to connect through emotion and storytelling.
I was taking a few shots of this beautiful Harley Davidson when it’s owner Sue arrived. I asked if I could take her photo on the bike and she agreed and put her helmet on. I took a few pics of her and the bike but I like this close up of her better.
When she got off she said “Now I’ll take a photo of you.” I said thank you but I don’t want one taken of me. Sue was adamant I was getting on the bike and having my pic taken. I have to admit that I really struggled to get myself on!!!