Sunday … again … Sunday

For the last two months I have spent my weekends in Jubilee Library in Brighton. I also spent two consecutive … More

Emergency Services

My life is very predictable: getup, go to work, take photographs when I can, go home and do stuff. All … More

A sad parting … and a new start

Two people arrive at a National Coach stop and wait, looking at each other every now and then and the … More

I have a theory …

President Trump’s first state visit to England did not involve a Regal get together at the Palace …. why?…. The … More

A young child must live on

I have photographed many memorials: I am drawn to them out of respect On a seafront walk I came across … More

Bitter sweet

I saw this setting from afar. It took a moment or two to get into position and it could have … More

On a bus journey … Mr Chatty

This chap travelled on the bus talking to his camera and spent a good ten minutes thanking everyone in his … More

Have a swim in town – don’t mind if I do

I, unashamedly, capitalised on this work – ‘sea swim: head above water’. Now this only truly works if the swimmer … More

Mini-monsters

While looking in the undergrowth this was spied – no mistake a mini-monster. It gave great delight to a young … More

Rain rain go away and comeback another day

It just pored! It had been brewing for a short while and lasted a short time. Sometimes one can wait, … More

Shock horror – guess

I sat down and felt a little strange quite quickly, I was not sure why … then it dawned on … More

Photography is all about light and capturing it

Sunrises have a regular sequence – hence how Stonehenge works. What effects its appearance is the weather and in particular … More

Threatening sky

Time to sit down is a rare thing for me; I had to rest up for various reason, but still … More

These should be red!

Well on a Saturday or Sunday morning I would have thought, well a good night was had by all, but … More

I still don’t understand why

I cannot understand the rationale as to why this was ever built in Brighton. I have not been up it, … More

Coffee coffee everywhere

A simple and effective way of making a ceiling happy. These are in, no surprise, a coffee shop. They catch … More

When one bad window affects the whole elevation

I am a pain in the a…. when it comes to things like this. Why was it accepted? I accept … More

The lunch time delivery …

So … this is the lunchtime crew waiting to deliver yummies across the city. (I was checking the tags used … More

Early morning crew

Last week I photographed a full crew of waiting delivery riders in Brighton. Then it was around midday; these chaps … More

Colour and pristine flower

I know nothing of flora, except grass turfs are laid green side up. I have no idea what this is, … More

Helping hand – but who is getting the help?

This chap had just been in coffee shop I am in on his hover board and gracefully glided through the … More

Enjoy yourself, be who you want to be

I think inhibitions are, in my opinion, the result of pressure from others to comply with their (others) view of … More

The unseen

I am guilty, but vary aware I spend a lot of time walking through city and towns main streets and … More

Neither of us believed it

Revenue Protection Officers always get their man or woman – fare dodger. I have witnessed a few encounters and they … More

They get everywhere …

Liberty takers just can’t help themselves. When challenged they often prove to be self righteous, contemptuous low life’s that don’t … More

If he was told once he was told lots …

The 1st floor in Jubilee Library in Brighton is a sanctuary for those who need peace and quite to study. … More

Brighton is a place for all with no inhibitions

Travelling home on a Sunday evening of the Pride weekend means street encounters with many different people. Been too busy … More

Friday – a bumper day

Friday lunch time on a sunny day in Croydon is a good day in town – well for me and … More

Pinching the view

Planning permission is there for a reason, yes, some might think piffle, and others say it provides a valuable service. … More

A whiff of wacky backy

There was the undeniable whiff of wacky backy wafting in the High Street. Not gone unnoticed as well! As I … More

I’m bored …

On a train journey from Croydon I was joined by a bored passenger. I was comfortable, and as usual just … More

Before Dishwashers there were hands!

Having no ability to think, not earth shattering thoughts, just common sense thoughts, must be missed out in managerial training. … More

It’s worth the wait for a good reflection

I have to plan my photography as not every scene is photogenic at the time of first encounter. I have … More

Going up

I have travelled up to the ninth floor in this building for over two years and only see this when … More

No prizes – Costa

I have not seen this before. The lighting shone through the glass and it was there. As you might appreciate … More

Incy wincy spider …

David and Goliath hmm! Me thinks not While photographing this beautiful butterfly a tiny spider appeared. He stopped, looked, that … More

Let there be ?

A future set of photographs for me to take will be about light spillage. There is an inherent problem with … More

I do enjoy being taken away in my thoughts

Tucked away in a short under-building walkway is a collection of artwork that I enjoy There are five or six … More

Jubilee Library – on a Sunday

Queuing to get into the library is, and this is not a scientifically based survey, is a regular occurrence This … More

Where did these come from?

Surprise surprise without warning … I was just reading a bus timetable and had my gaze lowered to see the … More

When I am cleaning windows

Don’t forget these windows need washing and polishing regularly by people dangling on ropes. I suspect it is the use … More

Brightons’ changing – as it should

The dynamic city of Brighton never stands still. I come here regularly but have got out of the habit of … More

Arrest and waiting for transport

Quietly a young lad was arrested. No fuss, no gaggles of people shouting the odds. I have no idea of … More

Park where you like … I can because I take liberties and am shameless – must be a politician

This lady has parked here every time I have visited this school. There is no need for it as there … More

Meh! It’s old hat this messaging stuff

35 or so years ago messaging was in its infancy. It has grown from bulletin boards to fb and more … More

Queens of the Castle

Relaxing at the the beach is time consuming affair so it must include a break 🙂 On this day we … More

Rainbows are circular

Rainbows are circular. We are in the midst of a heat wave -38.2 in Kew, but this is a few … More

I have a love affair with broken and wrecked bikes

Years ago I shared a gallery on Brighton Beach and with three local photographers took part in Brighton Fringe Festival … More

New skyline – Croydon

Slowly a new development is creeping skyward. A quicker and cleaner method of construction is being employed. This is something … More

A tropical feel in Portsmouth

As my need to go to Portsmouth is coming to an end (sadly) I thought I would go to Portsmouth … More

On a Sunday morning

On a Sunday morning a dragonfly unexpectedly landed on our bedroom window. Surprised- been here for 30 or so years … More

It has to start with the first blog! :)

Well, getting underway with this blog has taken a lot of time and a little effort. In April 2017 I … More