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Horizon22, Bishopsgate. London, March 2024

London Times – The London Horizon from Horizon22

Damien WalmsleyMar 28, 20244 min read

I have been up the Shard and visited the Monument.  Both buildings have their charm and give unparalleled views of the London skyline.  I have seen Westminster and beyond from the London Eye…

Regent's Canal, Shoreditch section, March 2024

Walking the Regent’s Canal – the Shoreditch stretch

Damien WalmsleyMar 24, 20243 min read

Emerging from a tunnel under Islington, the Regent’s canal begins its journey through Shoreditch.  The canal is wide with a spacious towpath. Many runners and pedestrians take advantage of the scenic waterway…

Our beating heart, Snow Hill Square, Birmingham, March 2024

Disco powers the beating heart of Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyMar 22, 20243 min read

A big, revolving, mirrored heart has appeared in Snow Hill square accompanied by lights and seventies disco music.  Quite a combination when you think about it.  Such retro art installations catch my imagination.  “Our…

St Patrick's Day Parade, Digbeth, Birmingham, March 17th, 2024

Birmingham goes green for St Patrick’s Day

Damien WalmsleyMar 18, 20243 min read

Initially the weather forecast for St Patrick’s Day was rain but someone must have had a word with heaven. The rain stopped and the sun started to show itself from behind…

Fog in Birmingham, March 2024

A foggy start to the day in Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyMar 10, 20242 min read

Pulling the curtains back, I saw the fog which lifts any photographers spirits.  Fortunately, I had to be in Birmingham early and I knew that I would be able to get some…

Hi and welcome to my photographic world. These pages are where I have blogged about my photographic journey. I keep it up to date with stories about places I visit and views on the world of photography. It is written for your interest and enjoyment. I have put my contact details down and welcome discussion on any of the subjects covered. I am also available for talks on photography with a particular focus on story telling, cityscapes and social media.

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Walking the Regent’s Canal – the Shoreditch stretch

Damien WalmsleyMar 24, 20243 min read
Regent's Canal, Shoreditch section, March 2024

Emerging from a tunnel under Islington, the Regent’s canal begins its journey through Shoreditch.  The canal is wide with a spacious towpath. Many runners and pedestrians…

Disco powers the beating heart of Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyMar 22, 20243 min read
Our beating heart, Snow Hill Square, Birmingham, March 2024

A big, revolving, mirrored heart has appeared in Snow Hill square accompanied by lights and seventies disco music.  Quite a combination when you think about it.  Such…

Birmingham goes green for St Patrick’s Day

Damien WalmsleyMar 18, 20243 min read
St Patrick's Day Parade, Digbeth, Birmingham, March 17th, 2024

Initially the weather forecast for St Patrick’s Day was rain but someone must have had a word with heaven. The rain stopped and the sun…

A foggy start to the day in Birmingham

Damien WalmsleyMar 10, 20242 min read
Fog in Birmingham, March 2024

Pulling the curtains back, I saw the fog which lifts any photographers spirits.  Fortunately, I had to be in Birmingham early and I knew that I…

I joined the RSPB and you should too!

Damien WalmsleyMar 9, 20243 min read
RSPB Middleton Lakes, Staffordshire, March 2024

Situated in the Staffordshire countryside, RSPB Middleton Lakes are next door to the Aston Villa Bodymoor training ground.  The area around the lakes offer differing recreation…

Early blossom brings colour to Oozells Square

Damien WalmsleyMar 8, 20242 min read
Oozells Square, Birmingham, March, 2024

Oozells Square has featured on my blog over the years.  The appearance of the pink blossom on the trees heralds the start of spring in Birmingham.…