Stanlow Fuel Protests, 8th May 2011

Some nice sunshine and bright colours made for vivid pictures: You can just spot my flash glaring in the bottom right corner of the shot above. Organiser Ian Charlesworth posing for a portrait before the demonstration started: Police held protesters back to prevent...

Conservative Party Spring Forum, Cardiff; 6th March 2011

A few portraits at the stage of the Conservative Party’s Spring Forum in Cardiff. David Cameron addresses the audience: Going wide: Ken Clarke says “NO2AV”: William Hague: Andrew Lansley: Iain Duncan Smith: George Osborne: It’s been said that...
Remember Gaza protest, 27th December 2010.

Remember Gaza protest, 27th December 2010.

27th December 2010; London, UK. On Kensington High Street, as near to the Israeli embassy as protesters are permitted, a hundred or so gathered in support of the Palestinian cause. The protest was vocal and peaceful: The most boystreous chants came from younger...
Why shouldn’t I take your picture?

Why shouldn’t I take your picture?

Someone once told me that a camera is a dangerous weapon. I didn’t agree. Irresponsible use of a photo is dangerous, but a camera’s only dangerous when used as a blunt weapon. So what is there to fear, but fear itself? A fear-response is instinctive, not...
2010: A year in pictures

2010: A year in pictures

Reviewing the events I’ve covered in 2010, I’ve pulled out some of the prettier (rather than more newsworthy) pics. Often these are the moments that don’t make the news but, from my experience of the day, represent more of the atmosphere. SHOW ME...