Photography – Hit The North

A Perfect Scene

One of my favourite films scenes is in Wim Wenders’ immaculate Wings Of Desire. Crime and the City Solution are playing a gig in Berlin, and the beautiful Marion, played by Solveig Dommartin, dances, freed from her circus job, arms flailing. An angel, Damiel, played by Bruno Ganz , has fallen in love with her.Continue reading “A Perfect Scene”

Nick Cave Virtual Exhibition: Stranger Than Kindness

Available through Nick Cave’s website is the chance to virtually take a trip through his exhibition, Stranger Than Kindness. It’s a fascinating wander through his passions, inspiration, musings and the creative process itself. Featuring artwork by Cave and a painting by old flame Anita Lane, to mocked-up studios, an old bedroom and library, ephemera, toContinue reading “Nick Cave Virtual Exhibition: Stranger Than Kindness”

Bluebell Season

Where I live in Scotland, there’s an area nearby with a bluebell wood. This time, thanks to climate change, they’re blooming two weeks earlier. Forget daffodils, bluebells are my spring flower of choice. Look at these absolute beauties.

Donald Trump Photo Dump

Happy Valentine’s Day,y’all. Some of his finest looks for you to savour in perpetuity… sorry ladies,he’s spoken for. Sorta. Dominick Reuter/Reuters Cartman when he discovers irony. Carlo Allegri/Reuters Making a bigly fist of politics. Carlos Barria/Reuters That time a journalist asked him his opinion about the separation of church and state. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Uncle DonContinue reading “Donald Trump Photo Dump”

Late May Sunset

I like the peace of sunsets after temperamental Scottish spring weather. Bring on the sunnier days. I just couldn’t capture how pink it was.

My Favourite Tree

This is not my tree, but the weeping willow outside my window is. If I take a picture it will reveal where I’m sequestered. There’s something about a weeping willow that soothes me. It’s fragile looking, all drooping, distended, delicate leaves like fingertips framing the town. For me, it’s a reminder of nature’s resilience, aContinue reading “My Favourite Tree”

Film Review: Arena- Cindy Sherman #Untitled

Claire Beaven’s film for Arena, which focuses on one of American contemporary art’s true trailblazers, photographer and film maker Cindy Sherman, is absolutely fascinating. Because Sherman still remains camera -shy when not in one of her (in)famous disguises, there are older, rare interviews interwoven into the film, and a nice updated voiceover from Sherman (withContinue reading “Film Review: Arena- Cindy Sherman #Untitled”

Masks on Display at Theatre Royal, Glasgow

I have always had a thing for theatrical masks and Theatre Royal in Glasgow always has beautiful costumes on display. I took these photos of masks from their collection in 2017.