Exploring a place

I watched this chap going up the stairs after I spotted the conspicuous white strap, which I just knew would link wonderfully to the architectural structure. I kept taking images until he was in the perfect position. I love these little visual nuances in an image. Click on the image above to see the large version.

I know some of you must have wondered what had happened to me as it's been a while since I last posted a blog. The thing is I've been incredibly busy again and very focused (if you'll pardon the pun) on getting a number of projects completed. And I'm off on my travels again next week.

In the meantime do please visit my online show with more images from the British Museum, which show my exploration of the phenomenal atrium space. Please let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Paul
www.indigo2photography.co.uk

Comments

Anonymous said…

Hi Paul,

It is good to see you back blogging - you were missed, but having lots of work is the best reason.
I really enjoyed your British Museum series. They exude the calm that I would expect in such a place. The shadows make the location unmistakeable, even when the roof is not directly featured and thus tie the series together. The way that you have managed to keep good detail in the skies as well as the main part of the shot adds to the quality of the work. Very enjoyable. Great stuff.

Steve

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