Triumph – Photography 101

This is my picture for Triumph. It means a lot to me because this photo received a ‘Commended’ award at the International Garden Photographer of the Year 2013 in the ‘Greening the City’… Continue reading →

Architecture – Photography 101

The Information Commons building has lots of facets.

Jazz at The Lescar

Last night I went to the Lescar pub in Sharrow Vale, Sheffield. I went there to take some pictures for the SocialSheffield blog/website and I’m glad I did. I was greeted by Jez… Continue reading →

Street – Photography 101

Cyclist encounter at Sheffield’s Fargate. ‘Shot from the hip’ so as not to draw attention to myself and capture a candid moment. Street photography is not easy but it’s something I’d like to… Continue reading →

A visit to Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield

After 5 years of residing in Sheffield, I finally paid a visit to this exquisite museum that showcases the industrial past of the Steel City. And it was amazing! I happened to go on… Continue reading →

Angles & Geometry in Sheffield

Last Sunday, SocialSheffield organised a photo melee (photo challenge) with the theme of angles and geometry. Various photographers turned up to the event and we went in search of shots that fitted with… Continue reading →

Let it rain

Embracing the “bad” weather in Sheffield. My wife and I got soaked as we were coming home from the train station, but we were treated to this beautiful sight along the way…

A place where Autumn excels

Located on the western edge of Sheffield, Wyming Brook Nature Reserve is a very popular wood amongst walkers, runners and cyclists. Filled with mossy crags and babbling streams, this wood makes for a… Continue reading →

Reflections of the Steel City

I woke up to a beautiful morning full of reflections in Sheffield after a rainy and thunderous night…    

Pink Spring

Spring in Sheffield has finally let itself show. Albeit quite fresh and cool, the atmosphere starts to look more colourful with the arrival of the first cherry blossoms.