February 28th 2010 - The Matchworks

A cloudspotter's dream today - strange, dark and beautiful clouds over head at The Matchworks on the Garston/Speke border. Formally the Bryant and May match factory, (where the work force had a 100% record for not going on strike!) the 1948 site became a flagship project for architects, Urban Splash. It is now converted into office space.

"Colour purple

Dream burning

February's sea"

Another month ends...Some of the photographs from February that didn't appear on the blog have been added to the slideshow.

January 17th 2010 - John

Snow has finally left us and people are, once again, out and about. I met John walking his dog by the Garston gas tank, 'Prospero'. One of the best things about social photography is that you meet great characters who are always keen to chat. Often beginning with a question about what you're photographing it usually ends with sharing stories and fascinating life experiences. I wanted to capture the spirit of the old Garston Village, next to a recognised landmark. John was just that, originally from Ireland with 44 years working on the railways, he told me the snow last week was nothing compared to the snows he knew - but back then, everyone just got on with it...