The Madrid Rio Project
In 2004 it was determined that the Madrid Calle 30 motorway was a barrier to the urban areas it ran through. So they put it underneath those urban areas. The above photograph is the result of the Madrid Rio Project.
Celebrity at the Open Eye
Martin Parr has brought together 2 great photographers and some photos he has collected from flea markets in New York to produce a show about celebs. It’s a really interesting show and I must admit that I when I first
Les Machines de l’Ile
In September 2010 my girlfriend and I visited Les Machines de l’Ile in Nantes, France. I posted a few photos from that trip but I feel that a complete set really tells the story of the place. It’s a magical
This was 2011
2011. Newcastle. Blackpool. Cambridge. London. Brighton. Paris. Madrid. Valencia. Liverpool. My camera and I travelled last year. It was a journey both physical and mental as I started the year writing a book about digital HDR photography and ending by
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. I’ll see you in 2012 with my favourite photos from 2011.
The Conservation Centre
This year has been tough on venues. The long standing Masque announced it would close. I shot my first gig photos there many years ago. That was quite a shock. Just as shocking was the news that the CUC would
Post Liverpool Marathon update
On 9th October 2011 I ran the Liverpool Marathon for the RNLI. It was an experience like no other. If you’ve been following my progress over the past few months you will know that it hasn’t been easy. After my
Atocha Station in Madrid
The Queen in New Brighton
The Queen visits the Museum of Liverpool
The Queen and Prince Philip visited the Museum of Liverpool to drop off a plaque and see the newly finished areas set to open on 2nd December. Yoko Ono also made a surprise visit.
Mann Island
Billy and Sarah Jane Fallows
I’m not a wedding photographer. Weddings just don’t excite me like capturing a random moment on the street, or insanely stunning architecture. That said, it’s hard not to get caught up in them when there’s lots of lovely little moments
The new HDR book
I spent a good part of this year writing a new HDR tutorial book. We looked at the first book and threw out everything that was wrong. I was a different photographer when I wrote the 1st edition. I would
Open Eye Gallery
The Open Eye Gallery has officially re-opened at its new home next door to the Museum of Liverpool. It seems that all the cool kids are moving to the rivers edge for nice waterfront views. I don’t blame them. Who
Dave Lowe
Dave Lowe, RNLI volunteer at the New Brighton RNLI station. Dave’s been a member for 2-3 years now. He followed his brother, who is the hovercraft commander, into the RNLI. Dave is the helmsman on the RNLI boat. Last run
Ian Warbuton
Ian Warbuton, RNLI volunteer at the New Brighton RNLI station. He’s been a volunteer for 6 years now. He drives the tractor that pulls the RNLI launch down to the river. It’s quite a clever tractor because the cab can
