THE DEEP – An underwater photography adventure in Hull, UK. A Visit to The Deep in Hull: A Bristol Photographer’s Experience Recently, I had the chance to visit The Deep in Hull, an incredible facility that proudly calls itself a “Submarium.” Essentially, it’s a massive aquarium with a main tank and several smaller ones. According to their Wikipedia page, The Deep contains thousands of sea creatures, including seven species of shark, and holds a staggering 2,500,000 litres of water! The building, designed by Sir Terry Farrell, is truly impressive. Being a Bristol-based photographer, I was excited about visiting this superb attraction and taking on the challenge of photographing marine life in such a unique environment. The Challenge of Photographing Sea Creatures Initially, I assumed that photographing sea life would be simple, but it turned out to be far more challenging than expected. Fish swim, sharks glide, and jellyfish drift – none of them stop for a photo! Coupled with the dim lighting, it created quite the photographic obstacle. I quickly realized that capturing these swift creatures in motion would be a real test of my skills. Experimenting with Lenses and Techniques To get the best shots, I experimented with different […]

Bristol Photographer Tames Vortex I was reminded about the time I photographed a vortex tonight, it was one of the most memorable jobs I’ve done, so I thought I’d blog about it so you could have a look for yourself! The client (Hydro International, Bristol) had created a large tank with tailored machine which would create this beautiful swirling vortex, my challenge was to actually capture it effectively on camera for use on their promotional materials. I set up flash lights all around the tank and for a while concentrated on photographing downwards into the water, thinking that was going to be the most effective picture, but as it turned out it was from the side and slightly down under the water which was most effective. The trickiest aspect of the side photography turned out to be reflections on the side of the tank from the flash lights – they followed me everywhere. I ended up making a complete light tent which covered every side of the tank. To somebody coming into the room they’d just see a bunch of sheets in a square with a photographer up a ladder. I hope you like the final product! Do let me […]

Friendly Street Art Exploring Street Art on Gloucester Road, Bristol: Owls, Projectors, and Bristol’s Art Legacy As a contrast to my recent blog featuring the beautiful yellow evening light on Bridport Beach, my latest stroll took me down Gloucester Road in Bristol, where I came across some intriguing street art. The first piece that caught my eye was a rather large, quirky owl painted on the side of a building. It made me chuckle as I passed by; after all, who doesn’t love a whimsical owl? A Stroll Through Bristol’s Street Art Scene: Owls, Projectors, and Gloucester Road Gems Bristol has long been famous for its street art, and Gloucester Road is one of the city’s most iconic spots for it. Known as the longest stretch of independent shops in Europe, this road is also a canvas for local artists who bring color and character to the area. Street art in Bristol became internationally recognized thanks to the mysterious artist Banksy, whose early works appeared throughout the city in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His distinctive style and messages turned Bristol into a hub for street art, attracting artists and tourists alike. Discovering Bristol’s Street Art on Gloucester Road […]

Golden light and only a camera phone at hand