2019: Drawn to Detail
For me 2019 was a year of highs, lows and change, which had a bit of a knock-on effect on my photography. Now things have somewhat settled I’m hoping to change that in 2020, starting with a look back on last year.
In 2019 I found a furthered and continued enjoyment in searching for details on a smaller and larger scale, and by experimenting in mixing it up between quick and slower shutter speeds to capture movement in different ways. After years of chipping away at photography, I believe I’m starting to get a feel for the type of photos I like to capture most in a more assured way.
So here’s some of my favourites from last year - take a look and I hope you enjoy them!
January - Exploring details in Sefton Park, Liverpool. Sefton Park was a place I returned to several times throughout 2019 as you will see through this blog.
Bicycle submerged in the sand along Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool.
Jim Lambie’s trippy floor installation at TATE Liverpool.
The luminous ‘Liverpool Mountain’ by Ugo Rondidone outside TATE Liverpool.
Fascinating tour of the Williamson Tunnels underneath the streets of Liverpool.
March - A return to light painting on the way back from The Photography Show.
Geometric detail, Liverpool South Parkway train station.
April - Criccieth, Wales.
May - Statue of Queen Victoria on an overcast day, St.George's Hall, Liverpool…
…and the nearby statue of Prince Albert…
…and taken on the same day, the statue of Billy Fury at the Albert Docks.
Steps outside the Museum of Liverpool.
My ‘Cactus’ photo from 2017 ended up being shortlisted in the Close-Up Photographer of the Year’s top 100 photos. It ended up being featured in the ‘Amateur Photographer’ magazine.
July - Back to Sefton Park to enjoy the evening light.
Visiting family in Wales - my nephew Lucas, a natural poser for the camera.
The Drifting Classroom performing at The Handyman on Smithdown Road, Liverpool.
Experimenting with shutter speeds was the name-of-the-game for me.
Documenting the first ‘Spill Yer Tea’ performance art event for Pierce Starre.
Artist: Benjamin Rostance
Images that captured a sense of movement were my favourite. (Artist: DROSS)
September - A day trip to the Lake District. This scenic view looks down towards Grasmere.
Fountain detail at Sefton Park.
November - Photographing artwork for Henry Finney.
Back to the Lake District, looking down Lingmoor Fell…
…where a frosty top awaited…
…and sheep watched on.
Return to Cathedral Quarry, exploring a new angle.
December - A fun few days in Lisbon. There were some great details to be found!
Flower of my Peace Lilly plant.
Cross section of food for Christmas dinner.
Swirling seas on the ferry from Dover to Calais.
Hardelot Castle, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
A little wander around a horse stables.
Jellyfish at the Nausicaa Centre National De La Mer aquarium.
A wall tiled up with license plate-style pieces, Calais.
Light painting from Dover back to Liverpool.
…and that rounds out my 2019. Thank you for taking a look - please let me know if you have any favourite photos in the comments below and I hope you return for the next blog!