Man Feeding Pigeons in Park

When on a photography shoot in and around town we came across this strange figure who was feeding the pigeons. what became unique about this subject though was manor in which he was doing it, and the way he was stood still like a state completely. With the pigeons unfazed by this individual they at times swamped the figure hence providing a very strange photo opportunity. I very much like the way there is the connection between man and animals in this photo and the way they interact as a body of one.

Reduction Lino Prints

Series of reduction lino prints using multiple layers of colour. Each of these prints were based around the notion of having a mysterious figure in foreground or background. Each print composition deals with the figure in different ways and entirely differing circumstances. After looking at my work here that i did 2 years i plan in my for coming 3rd year at Hull College to revisit using print in my work as i feel it gives a different effect in my work and in someway works more successful with my technique than other materials. Photography and Print is something i think will work to good effect in the future.

Clarence Flour Mill (Hull)

Second mill that i have come across and this one i was able to get inside and get right to the top of the building, in doing so was able to see the whole of Hull from here. It was fascinating once inside to see the history of the place and what it once was. The best photography hotspot though had to be once we reached the summit and gazed over the scenery. At the time to the sun was just setting and the sky was in transition of going from day to night so it was a perfect photo opportunity.

British Extraction Mill & Warehouses (Hull)

Series of photos from an abandoned warehouse and mill in the same area, which i found about a year ago. I was extremely interested and also quite astounded with the scale of the place. On the outside it looked rather plain but it wasn't until you stepped inside that some of the structures made it come alive. The most spectacular has to be the floor boards that have warped in an inward position over the the long time that this place has been closed. Also the whole complex was quite spooky with all the pieces of metal hanging down from ceiling areas and the main section inside barely had any roof parts remaining. There were also some dark places underneath the main section that were good to capture with barely any light present. The Main part of the whole complex is the old mill but sadly that was not accessible.

Winters Morning (Queens Gardens)

Series of shots from a cold winters morning with the sun struggling to break through. A bit of ground snow helps elevates these images transforming them into interesting compositions with shadows. The light also played an important role in how i set up this series. In all it was an experiment  of photographing the area in a different setting.

Abandoned School (Brunswick Hull)

I recently found an abandoned school in Hull that is in a bad state of disrepair. places like these intrigue me with their  unpredictable nature and the history of the place. it makes you wonder how the place looked inside when it was in use. as far as i know the school closed in 1988 and since then fires and vandals have made this place quite unstable and unsafe. while inside i found some beautiful architecture, especially the main section with the staircase. When i visit these locations i make sure i use the light to the best effect and try at all possible not to use flash, as the more natural lighting i feel works better with the overall composition. Its a shame places like these are left to ruin and not restored in any way but i guess as one place falls into total decay another is created somewhere else nearby for great photo opportunities like this.