Whilst I would not call myself a lily-livered liberal there is still something mildly distasteful about celebrating the death of an individual, particularly in cultures which do not support the use of the death penalty, like our own in the… Read More ›
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Royal Wedding : Day of National celebration and Orwellian police tactics.
There are not many occasions where the whole of the community can peacefully enjoy an event which is simply on a humanistic and national level. There is no reason for anyone to be excluded, it can appeal to rich and… Read More ›
Brighton Mayday: Valid politics, or “moaning bastards”?
In anticpation of May 1st, the traditional day for the working class to make some form of protest, April 30th was the opportunity for a number of “anarchists” / anti-capitalists to act out some theatricals in Brighton. The website, and… Read More ›
Who killed Smiley Culture…and the rest?
Smiley Culture died on 15th March 2011 as a result of stab wounds to his heart…in his own kitchen, during a raid by the Police. The Metropolitan Police maintain that this was self-inflicted. Since 1990 there have been 929 deaths… Read More ›
Alternative Vote (AV) : It’s Just an Illusion
The Alternative Vote system is being heralded as a major step forward in British democracy, and will somehow mean that politician’s are more accountable, and will be elected using a fairer system. All of which is palpable nonsense. Ask David… Read More ›
My Photographic Year 2008
Having only just acquired my 1st DSLR in December 2007, it was just a question of getting out and about and photographing whatever I could. I quickly came to the conclusion that sporting events, demonstrations and the like were a… Read More ›
One-Liner Week 10th April 2011
Rupert Murdoch, and News International finally apologised for hacking into the voicemails of a large number of celebrities, and notable individuals. This brings to a close, the first phase of this sordid affair – I’m sure this will continue to… Read More ›
My Photographic Year 2009
2008 was my first year of experimenting with a number of events, (having just purchased my 1st DSLR in Dec 2007) and developing interests in a range of subjects, 2009 was a good year for consolidation. As I look back,… Read More ›
One-Liner week 3rd April 2011
The civil war in Libya steps up a gear; the coalition forces continue the bombing campaign of Tripoli and Gadaffi troops. The rebels still hold Banghazi. Ex-Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa flees to the UK, and defects from supporting the… Read More ›
English Defence League (EDL) in Blackburn
As a photojournalistic experience the following of the EDL is becoming photographically bland, albeit that the events always have some degree of surprise and interest. There is only so many times that one can photograph a crowd of people with… Read More ›