PinnedEyes Around TownOver the years I’ve blogged on the subject of eyes in photography, most recently on the themes of eyeliner and as well as the phenomenon known as eye-bombing. In this piece I’m featuring a series of photographs taken in the last 18 months where the eye has been the source…Abstract Photography4 min readAbstract Photography4 min read
PinnedNever Stand Up When You Can Sit Down & Never Sit Down When You Can Lie Down — Images of Rest & RelaxationI remember reading that Winston Churchill’s advice for success included economy of effort. Never stand up when you can sit down, and never sit down when you can lie down. I was reminded of this again recently when I was on holiday in Palma, Mallorca. It was a very hot…Documentary Photography3 min readDocumentary Photography3 min read
PinnedMusings on Song and DanceThis week I attended the funeral of a friend I’d known primarily as a DJ for over forty years. His name was Dave Hucker. I first attended his sessions at London’s Sol y Sombra on London’s Charlotte Street and then was a regular at his Villa Stefano club nights, followed…Dave Hucker4 min readDave Hucker4 min read
PinnedImages of Abundance: Photography and Involuntary MemoryI was in London’s Chinatown the other day and took a number of photographs. One of the images featured the silhouette of a leafy tree, flanked by rows of red and yellow suspended paper lanterns.Documentary Photography3 min readDocumentary Photography3 min read
Oct 187 Year Anniversary of Changing ViewsI’ve been regularly photographing the view from my kitchen window for the past seven years, starting in mid October 2016. I had considered “finishing” the project as it had become rather big; but have found that I’m still inspired and impelled to capture some of the transient seasonal sights which also included some extreme weather. For example, last December there was a day where it rained so hard I actually shot through the glass rather than my usual practice of opening the window. The result was rather painterly:Cityscapes2 min readCityscapes2 min read
Sep 30References to God in the Street & Encounters with Religious IconographyIt’s the beginning of autumn and also the season for a sequence of Jewish holidays — the new year aka Rosh HaShana, followed by Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and Sukkot, a harvest festival. These holidays are sometimes represented by symbols, such as apple and honey for the new…Documentary Photography5 min readDocumentary Photography5 min read
Jul 31Inspired by Eyeliner: Visuals Old and NewThe other day my friend Alicia, a fellow film lover, posted a link on social media recommending a documentary about the actress Rita Moreno. The accompanying image showed Moreno standing in front of a mural depicting her in her youth. I remembered I had photographed this piece of street art…Documentary Photography5 min readDocumentary Photography5 min read
Jun 20Recent ReflectionsThe other day on my way to the 214 bus stop in Kings Cross I noticed a pig in the clouds:Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
May 24On Strolling & Images from the Grand Flaneur Walk 2023I recently attended London’s third Grand Flaneur Walk, organised by Gustav Temple of The Chap magazine. I’d previously photographed the gathering of stylish dandies and retro fashionistas in 2022 so there were familiar faces as well as people who were attending for the first time. …Documentary Photography5 min readDocumentary Photography5 min read
Apr 27Roses are Red — The Sant Jordy Festival in GironaI’ve just returned from spending a few days in Girona, a city in Northern Catalonia, Spain. In addition to its rich history Girona is now a popular destination for cyclists. Whilst my husband was out cycling every day I was discovering the city in my own way and photographing it. …Documentary Photography4 min readDocumentary Photography4 min read
