Visual Art Photography weekend in Birminham

Another excellent weekend with speakers, all arranged by David Wood.  We stayed at the Hilton Garden hotel.  Not as organised as the one in Bristol but comfortable.  Mornings were free for photographing Birmingham and the afternoons for speakers. 

It was raining on Saturday so a few of us were in the new Birmingham library.

This one taken on Friday afternoon

On the way from the hotel to Brindley Place

Images of and from the library

Morris dancers outside the library

Exhibition of Yinka Shonibare's work at Ikon Gallery

Ikon window

On Sunday, I walked along the canal in the early light.  Then went on a boat trip with fellow Somerset members, Helen and Derek.

By Gas Basin

The Mailbox

A tern feeding - blend of two images

Another view of the library

I was taking this pic when I heard something behind me, turned around and caught the image below.

Lots of reflections to play about with

I was standing on the bridge to the ICC when I captured these three members and the cyclists below

A view from the canal boat

Went on a short walk around the canal leading back into the city centre.

Reflection in the Symphony Hall

Up early on Monday morning to get back to Somerset.   Next post will be of Italy where I am going with "Voice of the People" choir.