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ResonanceFM Fundraiser

Gary — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:37:30 +0000

ResonanceFM (London’s first radio arts station – providing “a radical alternative to the universal formulae of mainstream broadcasting”) is raising money so it can stay on air, buy a new antenna, etc. Even if you’re not in London, they’re worth supporting so that me, you and everyone else can listen online.

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ResonanceFM Fundraiser

London Art Galleries

Gary — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:00:14 +0000

I originally started my page of links to London art gallery web sites because a lot of them were very hard to find via google. However, it has since become very popular so I’ve tidied it up a bit and added a featured gallery spot at the top with the vague plan of making vast amounts of advertising revenue [Update: I've given the page its own domain]. I never set out to be a listings guy but hey, if it means I can take more pictures we can’t complain. This picture was taken after a wander around the insides of Battersea Power Station. More art.

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London Art Galleries

Digital Photography Courses London

Gary — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:36:52 +0000

This is mainly a plug for a course I’m running at Photofusion in October but as ever, you can ignore the text and just look at the picture (click to enlarge). The course is called ‘Starting Digital Photography’, it runs for three days (3, 4, 5th October) and is aimed at people who want to get the most from their digital SLR and an introduction to Photoshop. More details on the Photofusion page. The course is limited to eight people but if you’d prefer something more tailored, or shorter, I also do one-to-one tuition.

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Digital Photography Courses London

Get Closer

Gary — Mon, 08 May 2006 16:55:12 +0000

In case of confusion, see here, or here.

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Get Closer

Not Strictly London

Gary — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:57:59 +0000

I have to admit that being invited to submit pictures to a show called Snapping Little Britain had me a little worried but it turned out to be better than I expected. It’s a group show which, although it had too many seaside pictures for my liking, I wanted to be positive about by linking to some of the other work. Unfortunately I can’t find any useful web links (I thought all photographers had web sites!). The show is at the Orleans House Gallery in Richmond and runs until April 30th. It’s in a nice location if you fancy a day out by the river. If you can’t make it, my three pictures are here (removed), including one which I did as an A2 lightbox. This picture was taken after the private view last night.

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Not Strictly London

Meyerowitz

Gary — Wed, 25 May 2005 00:24:24 +0000

Back to diary mode: I went with Tom to a talk by Joel Meyerowitz at the Tate Modern last night. JM is an impressive speaker on photography as well as a great photographer. When I saw his Ground Zero show at the Museum of London I was amazed to learn that it was his first solo show in the UK.

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Meyerowitz

Dominoes on Resonance

Gary — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:36:20 +0000

I have to plug this because one of my daughters is in this band. Also, ResonanceFM is worth plugging anyway. So, The Dominoes will be performing 3 songs live on Resonance 104.4 FM between Midday and 1pm on Saturday (29th). They’ll be on the Dexter Bentley Hello Goodbye Show. If you’re not in London you can also listen here.

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Dominoes on Resonance

Silvertown

Gary — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 13:07:09 +0000

Another wander with Jawed and Jiri, who suggested we go to Silvertown. Strange place, probably waiting to be demolished. This picture was taken outside the Tate and Lyle refinery. We ended the day at the UK premiere of Eggleston’s Stranded in Canton. I wanted to enjoy it but it was too much like watching home movies. In fairness, most people seemed to be clapping enthusiastically when it finished so maybe I dozed off one time too many.

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Silvertown

Heritage

Gary — Fri, 05 Nov 2004 02:14:53 +0000

Heritage delivery system at the revamped Tower of London.

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Heritage

London Open House

Gary — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:14:53 +0000

For the previous two years on London Open House weekend I’ve intended to visit the William Booth College but never quite managed it. Mainly I wanted to try the view from the tower but because the site covers a large area and is surrounded by high walls it also has an air of mystery.

On the way I noticed another building that was in the Open House scheme. I hadn’t seen it on the LOH web site because it’s described as ‘Stealth House’. This picture was taken inside (more information on the architect’s site – click on What’s New and Grove Lane). For a view I shot from the William Booth College tower, click here. Apart from the view it was all very austere and not at all mysterious.

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London Open House