A blog during lockdown. Where to begin ?
A Street Photography blog seems irrelevant during these turbulent dangerous times , like it or not we are all documentary photographers now , perhaps we always were ?
The pictures we are making now possess a greater significance than captures made in better days, pictures of friends , family and strangers have increased in importance during these recent days of isolation. Pictures of my everyday are beginning to feel like “a last look” , Covid 19 is a global game changer, things will never be the same again !
Ironically every photographer dreams of being in the right place at the right time to capture important moments in history, that dream has come true for us all , simultaneously , unfortunately its not like the brochure, are we “Living The Dream” ?
Everywhere is the right place and anytime is the right time to witness, photograph or transmit this invisible threat !
“Living The Dream” , Self Portrait During Lockdown , 2020
How did capitalism , globalisation , greed and incompetence conspire to convince me that putting a box on my head, was a good idea ?
Not only does this image make total sense to me, this self portrait probably resonates with you too !
Strange times inspire strange thoughts, actions and imagery , Rant over !
Looking for the positives where few exist I have managed to pull my Tomorrow Was Created Yesterday project together and have published it on this website, The series is a collection of images that are inspired by a “nostalgia” themed fence that evolves into a visual time barrier ( The Past ) that exists between ,present and future ? The captures are as found over four years and represent the never ending cycle of urban regeneration, these captures throw up some interesting juxtapositions
The Tomorrow Was Created Yesterday project pictures might be small in number but they are beautifully formed ,even if I say so myself !
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The Trip Around The Sun project is taking a direction of its own and evolving into a journal of the pandemic crisis , its not the best subject to shoot if your trying to stay positive and upbeat during lockdown , It has to be done !
I am not in a hurry to share all of the images from what is a daily shoot within the coronavirus restrictions .
My last series seems like a long time ago , as I shot The State Of Britain series I thought I was photographing the most significant period and historic event of my lifetime . I was wrong !
Brexit was just the support act !
Stay safe and positive …
