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2011 – A Photographic Review

Here are 25 photos that tell my story of 2011.

Kean Out: Venky’s Out. Why the tide must turn

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has been on the receiving end of fans protests for months now. Recently however, they have grown in number, in volume, and in aggression. Rovers fans cannot be blamed for venting their anger at a … Continue reading →

Little People

4 Nov ’11

My three daughters on their school photo

What would a personal website full of photographs be without a shot of three of the four most important people in my life; my daughters. This photo was taken in my eldest daughters school recently, by Tempest Photography and just … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas

30 Oct ’11

I love this Christmas photo, for the simple fact that it was taken in September! The red Christmas costumes against the yellow and brown leaves on the floor make for a great contrast and ask more questions than they answer … Continue reading →

Darwen Jubilee Tower

14 Jan ’12

Driving along the M65 in Lancashire and high on the hilltops in the distance is a little space rocket poking out of the hill. Head towards it from east or west and the rocket directs you home. Of course, it’s … Continue reading →

Christmas

27 Dec ’11

Chloe got the iPad she always wanted this Christmas. How about you?

Yellow and Black

20 Dec ’11

“Yellow and black* till Kean get’s the sack, we’re doing it for Uncle Jack.” After the defeat to Bolton Kean once again said, “On another day it might have gone our way.” He has been in charge of Rovers for … Continue reading →

Gary Speed

3 Dec ’11

8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011 Click here to open the gallery.

UK Snooker Championships

3 Dec ’11

After a five year absence, the UK Snooker Championship returns to the Barbican Centre in York today. The two week tournament is the second biggest ranking tournament in World Snooker, behind the World Championships which take place in Sheffield every … Continue reading →

Christmas is Coming, What About Snow?

1 Dec ’11

Welcome to December, 24 days until Christmas, 25 until it’s all over for another year! Do you remember this day last year? I do, and I just had to share this photograph to show it. The photography of a snow … Continue reading →

East Bierley 2012 School Calendar

28 Nov ’11

I posted previously about East Bierley First School‘s 2012 Calendar. I spent a day in school in September taking the photographs for the calendar. I think I got the easy end of the deal, for once the photography was done, … Continue reading →

The Man Who Lives on the M62

25 Nov ’11

John Shuttleworth sang: “I feel like the man who lives On that farm which sits In the middle of the M62. Thought it would be alright Now I can’t sleep at night. Some things you cannot undo.” If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

Leeds Christkindelmarkt

25 Nov ’11

This is the Leeds Christkindelmarkt in Leeds’ Millenium Square. The stalls are imported from Germany every year, as stallholders move their families to the UK for a month, to bring this traditional German market to Leeds. According to Leeds Council, … Continue reading →

East Bierley Christmas Celebration

22 Nov ’11

East Bierley Preservation Society have joined forces with the village school for what promises to be a celebration to remember. On 6th December, Santa will be switching on the Christmas tree lights on the village green. The community will also … Continue reading →

Tony the Artist: Christina Ricci

20 Nov ’11

Many years ago, inspired by the work of digital artist Jason Beam, I tried my hand at photoshopped art! This collage of Christina Ricci faces was my favourite result, and looking at it now, over a decade later, I am … Continue reading →

Remembrance

13 Nov ’11

Following a 10am service at the war memorial at St Paul’s Church in Birkenshaw, the congregation marched the short distance up the road to East Bierley’s war memorial. They were met along the way by the West Yorkshire Fire Service’s … Continue reading →