street photography

Urban Seagulls.

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Urban Seagulls

Seagulls are so familiar in coastal towns that they're easy to overlook photographically. These two black and white images take a closer look at how they occupy man-made environments — not as visitors to the urban landscape, but as permanent residents entirely at home in it.

The first shows a gull perched against a backdrop of concrete and steel, the hard geometry of the structure contrasting with the softness of the bird's plumage. The second places one near a fairground ride — an unlikely combination that works because both belong to the same seaside world.

Shooting in monochrome suits this subject well. Without colour, the focus shifts to form, texture, and the relationship between the bird and its surroundings. Gulls are bold, adaptable, and largely indifferent to people, which makes them easier to photograph candidly than most wildlife.

Both images were taken in the Angus and Aberdeenshire area of Scotland — locations where the boundary between town and coast is never far away.

For more wildlife and coastal photography, explore the Places gallery.

Everyday Scenes in Black and White

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Striking black and white photograph of a pigeon perched on a ledge with a city dome in the background, highlighting contrast and simple composition.
Black and white street photo of a lollipop man walking away with a stop sign, his hi-vis jacket and long shadow creating strong visual contrast.

Everyday Scenes in Black and White

Not every photograph needs a dramatic location or a significant subject. These two images are about ordinary moments made graphic by the removal of colour.

The first isolates a pigeon in flight against a clear sky, with architectural detail in the background providing scale and context. It's the kind of shot that comes from slowing down and watching a familiar scene rather than looking for something new.

The second captures a lollipop man walking away from the camera, his shadow stretching long across the pavement. The high contrast and strong directional light reduce the scene to shape and tone — the figure becomes almost abstract, the shadow more present than the man himself.

Black and white street photography works best when it finds structure in the unremarkable. Both of these images are from everyday locations in Scotland, and neither required anything beyond patience and timing.

For more black and white work, visit the main portfolio or explore the Places gallery.

La mia famiglia

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Good morning,

Here are some photos of my family and images from a trip to Ferrara, Italy.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, moments with family often pass by in a blur. But what if you could freeze those precious seconds and revisit them anytime? That’s the magic of family photography.

A simple light set up, with one key light strobe, camera left through a soft box

and a standing house light I found in my aunts house to the camera right for some separation rim lighting.

Start capturing your family’s unique story today. Share your favorite family photos and the stories behind them in the comments on Instagram @lee_ramsden

And if you’re looking for professional help, don’t hesitate to reach out to a photographer who can bring your family’s memories to life.

Thanks

Lee