Category: documentary

Where and When my Father was Born

A person wearing a vintage jacket with 'BRITAIN 1934' on the back stands in a subway station, with various signage indicating directions and lines.
Columbus Circle subway station, New York

I’ve been casting about for a new project and not taking a lot of pictures lately. Hence it’s back to the archives for now. I’m looking at images I failed to keyword in my catalogue – that should also mean I haven’t posted them here before.

Palace Pier Murmuration

Brighton Pier illuminated at dusk with a crowd of people and birds flying overhead, reflected in the calm water.
Brighton Palace Pier

The last time we shot from the Palace Pier and thought we’d be closer at the Doughnut (Afloat). This time we shot from the Doughnut and wondered if we wouldn’t have been better at the Palace Pier. Or, perhaps, the best view was had by the swimmers in the frigid waters.

Eyes

Close-up of a partially torn mural featuring a stylized eye with a vibrant purple iris on a yellow and blue background.
Old Steine, Brighton

I was inspired by some pictures Laura El Tantawy showed us from In the Shadow of the Pyramids at her recent presentation at POST, to start shooting very close up. I got out my 60mm f/2.4 macro lens and started using it as a walking around lens in the street to see what I might come up with. This is an atypical way to use such a lens so I’m really just experimenting to see what I can learn about shooting this way.

Abstract textured surface featuring a mix of dark and light wood shavings against a muted background.
Old Steine, Brighton
A group photo featuring three men; one man in the center with glasses and a neutral expression, while the two others on either side have markings over their faces.
Castle Square, Brighton