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The bluebell season is upon us, and I spent two consecutive days photographing these beautiful wildflowers. Most people head to woodland to see bluebells, yet the urban landscape can also light up with a carpet of blue. Key Hill Cemetery in Birmingham is one such place.

A shadow cast by the sun may often produce lovely, interesting shapes on the ground or walls. There is a spot in Birmingham where shadows are created by the tall canal-side lamps that stretch over the towpath along the Birmingham Canal Navigations. The area around Brindley Place offers many opportunities for street photography, urban landscapes, and other candid moments.

The arrival of blossom in Oozell’s Square, Birmingham, is always met with excitement and pleasure. This otherwise ordinary square, surrounded by three glass-fronted office blocks, is partially redeemed by the red brickwork of the Ikon Gallery. Once a school, the con...