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Black and white photograph of a young man in a dark jacket smoking and looking directly at the camera in Manchester's Chinatown, with Chinese restaurants visible in the background and dramatic shadows on the pavement.
Observer Observed
Black and white photograph of a family with young child crossing through a dramatic sunbeam between harsh shadows in St Peter's Square Manchester, creating striking contrast between light and dark areas.
Family Highlight
Black and white photograph of a cyclist in motion blur passing pedestrians near a tram stop in Manchester city center, with historic stone archways visible in the background and a weathered stone bollard in the foreground.
Wheels of Industry
Black and white photograph taken through a restaurant window showing a woman in white lace sitting alone at a round table, with "BAR & G" signage visible in reverse and a chandelier in the background.
Tea and Toast
Photograph of a maintenance worker in orange and navy high-visibility clothing using a floor cleaning machine in a modern building courtyard, with textured white walls and dramatic lighting creating shadows from bare tree branches.
Clean Machine
Photograph of a bright red bicycle parked beside a canal with its perfect reflection visible in the still water, with weathered brick walls and a blue narrowboat in the background.
Double Push-Iron
Black and white photograph taken through a shop window showing a man walking on a cobbled street outside, with the shop's interior furniture and displays visible through reflections and glass transparency.
Between Chesterfields
Photograph of a green hart's-tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) growing from cracks in an old stone wall beside a main road, with a blurred silver car with red brake lights visible in the background.
Tenacious F
Black and white photograph of an old washing mangle and vintage items along a canal towpath, with a narrowboat moored nearby and bare trees and hills in the background.
Junk Trail
Black and white photograph of a hooded man playing saxophone while sitting on a stone ledge in St Peter's Square Manchester, with the Gothic facade of Manchester Town Hall visible in the background.
Sax in Public
Photograph of an elegant elderly woman with silver hair wearing a striking red coat walking through a modern shopping center with wet reflective floors and illuminated shop fronts in the background.
Lady in Red
Black and white photograph of a lone woman crossing the Big Red Bridge in Salford Quays, with dramatic shadows cast by the ironwork structure and bright sunlight streaming through from the far end.
Long Shadows
Black and white photograph of a glass building corner in Manchester, showing a man on a phone through one pane while Oxford Road street life is reflected in the adjacent glass panel.
Bigger Picture
Photograph taken through a shop window showing a chef with curly hair working at a doner kebab rotisserie in a kebab shop on Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, with warm golden lighting from the cooking equipment.
Kebab Shop
Photograph of a man in a red jacket walking past an illuminated shop window display on Corporation Street Manchester during rain, with colorful clothing visible inside the brightly lit store.
Fashion Parade
Black and white photograph of a woman in winter clothing riding an electric scooter past the Royal Exchange Theatre on Cross Street Manchester, with neoclassical architecture in the background.
4 Wheel Drive
Black and white photograph taken from a dark interior looking through windows at people passing outside, with slow shutter speed creating flowing, blurred motion of the pedestrians.
Ghost Train
Photograph of three pedestrians walking in synchronized steps past a Birmingham Royal Ballet "Don Quixote" poster, creating a humorous juxtaposition between street movement and ballet.
Street Dancers
Black and white photograph of staff setting up at Federal cafe bar on Oxford Road Manchester, shot through the window with bottles and cutlery creating a natural frame in the foreground.
Federal Morning
Nighttime photograph showing multiple glass doorway reflections of The Grosvenor nightspot on Oxford Road Manchester, with vibrant blue, pink and green neon lighting creating layered reflections.
The Grosvenor
Black and white photograph of people waiting to cross Strand Street at Albert Dock Liverpool, with their silhouettes dramatically reflected in a rain puddle on the wet pavement.
7 Standing
Black and white photograph of teenagers dressed as The Beatles performing near the bronze pony statue at Albert Dock Liverpool, with Victorian warehouse buildings in the background.
Not the Beatles
Black and white photograph of a man walking on wet cobblestones at Albert Dock Liverpool, shot through circular decorative ironwork that frames the scene with Victorian warehouses in the background.
On Albert Dock
Photograph of a woman in bright red winter coat, hat and scarf walking against the flow of other pedestrians on South John Street in Liverpool city centre, with modern white tiled wall in background.
Contraflow
Photograph of shoppers reflected in a jeweller's shop window on South John Street Liverpool, showing luxury watches and seasonal decorations in the display with pedestrians reflected in the glass.
Reflected in the Price
Black and white photograph of a man struggling with shopping bags, framed between the bronze statues of Sir John and Cecil Moore on Church Street in Liverpool city centre.
Between You & Me
Black and white photograph taken from ground level showing pigeons bursting into flight from wet pavement on Church Street Liverpool, with pedestrians and Victorian buildings in the background.
Scramble!
Black and white photograph of a couple walking past a jeweller's shop window on Clayton Lane in Liverpool, with jewelry displays visible in the foreground and bare trees in the background.
Eyes on the Prize
Black and white photograph showing complex reflections through the window of Henry Bohn Books in Liverpool, with the photographer's silhouette visible in a mirror reflection inside the bookshop.
Bookshop Reflection
Nighttime photograph of No. 3 with modern brick architecture, large illuminated windows showing warm golden interior lighting, and two people walking past in the evening.
No. 3
Nighttime photograph of a brick-walled alley with an illuminated doorway entrance to a nightclub, showing "Finlay's Yard" signage with warm lighting contrasting against the dark surrounding walls.
Finlay’s Yard
Nighttime photograph of a large street art mural by French artist C215 showing an elderly man's portrait on a brick wall, dramatically lit with warm lighting, with a silhouetted person walking past for scale.
Still Walking Past
Black and white street photograph using intentional motion blur showing three people walking past ornate Victorian/Georgian stone architecture with classical columns and decorative details, creating dynamic movement against static building features.
No. 35
Black and white photograph using intentional motion blur showing a ghostly figure walking past stone columns, with people sitting on benches in sharp focus in the background, creating an artistic contrast between movement and stillness.
Girl In Passing
Black and white photograph showing a motion-blurred person walking past a stone column covered in love locks (padlocks), with intentional camera movement creating a ghostly effect against the static romantic symbols.
Hard & Soft
Black and white photograph taken through a shop window showing blurred figures walking in a reflected street scene, with the actual window frame visible in the top left, creating a complex layered composition of reflections and reality.
Which Window?
Black and white photograph of seven pigeons perched on a curved metal railing beside a duck pond in a park, with trees and water visible in the soft-focus background.
I Am Number 7
Black and white photograph of the Lockgates Sundial sculpture in Stalybridge, showing angular steel framework from a low perspective with cobblestone ground in foreground, highlighting the 7 o'clock position marker.
7 O’Clock
Underground photograph beneath the Mancunian Way flyover showing concrete pillars covered in colorful graffiti art, with dramatic green lighting from above creating atmospheric illumination in this urban tunnel space.
5-A-Side
Three people walking under a geometric steel structure that creates diamond-shaped shadow patterns on the concrete ground, with strong lighting creating dramatic contrast between the angular framework and its shadows.
The Process
Atmospheric photograph taken through a circular opening showing illuminated red brick architecture against darkness, creating a dramatic vignette effect with warm lighting highlighting the textured brickwork.
Arched Window
Black and white photograph taken through a circular opening showing an elevated view of people walking on cobblestone streets between historic buildings with slate roofs, creating a natural vignette effect.
Round Window
Black and white photograph taken through a window or opening showing two people walking past a graffitied brick building while a third person crouches in the foreground, creating a layered street scene.
Square Window
Nighttime photograph showing an illuminated white bicycle symbol on a dark building facade, with red light trails from passing vehicles visible in the foreground, highlighting urban cycling infrastructure.
Bicycle, Reflected
Nighttime photograph of bicycle parking racks under modern buildings with dramatic lighting, featuring a bright red/pink bicycle that stands out among darker bikes in the shadowy urban setting.
Bike Shed
Nighttime photograph showing motion-blurred vehicles creating light trails of white and red on an elevated roadway, with illuminated office buildings visible in the background and concrete infrastructure framing the scene.
Inroads
Nighttime photograph showing a motion-blurred car with light trails passing under a concrete bridge decorated with graffiti, with street lighting illuminating the urban infrastructure.
Good Life
Street photograph showing a person in grey hoodie walking past "FILTHY GORGEOUS" graffiti with lip graphics on a barrier, with a bright orange Victorian doorway visible in the background.
Filthy Gorgeous
A tram driver in dark uniform standing on a tram platform in Manchester, looking at his phone while waiting, with colorful reflective surfaces visible in the foreground and modern station architecture in the background.
Tram Driver
Street photograph showing a group of people crossing a road in Manchester, with one person wearing a bright orange high-visibility vest, framed by rubbish bins in the foreground and Victorian brick buildings in the background.
Silver St Orange
Black and white photograph of shiny metal plaques on the GMPTE building in Piccadilly Place, Manchester, viewed through rain-covered glass with water droplets creating atmospheric distortion effects.
HardShinyWet
Black and white street photograph on Aytoun Street in Manchester showing two people walking in the background with large white text or signage in the foreground, creating a layered urban composition with motion blur effects.
Trams and Toes
A pigeon with mottled grey and white plumage perched on a yellow metal barrier at Bloom Street car park in Manchester, with a man walking past and cars in the background.
Judgemental Pigeon
Black and white street photograph of a person looking at their phone on Whitworth Street in Manchester, with Victorian buildings including "Asia House" visible in the background and commercial signage.
Hello
Street photograph on Canal Street in Manchester's gay village showing cartoon character street art on a brick wall next to "ONBAR" signage, with a person carrying shopping bags walking past.
Wabbit
Black and white photograph showing graffiti reading "The Enemy is Profit" on the left side, with a person in a long coat walking past closed shop fronts with metal shutters on the right side of the frame.
The Enemy
Black and white street photograph of a man in a light jacket walking through Manchester's Chinatown, with ornate Chinese architectural decorations and signage visible in the background.
Don’t Look Back in Anger
Nighttime street photograph showing a motion-blurred person walking past Xin Sushi restaurant with neon lighting, and a white car in the foreground, creating a dynamic urban scene.
Aka Sushi
A woman in a grey coat and distinctive black and white striped tights walking past Victorian brick buildings, with a discarded shopping trolley in the foreground creating dramatic shadows on the street.
Stripes
Interior photograph of Saints Club in Stockport showing metal bar stools around high tables with warm golden lighting and a silhouetted figure in the background, creating an intimate venue atmosphere.
Opening Later
A woman talking on her phone captured through multiple layers of glass and reflections from a shop front, creating a complex layered composition with rope details and green awning elements visible.
Beam Me Up
Large colorful street mural of Jimi Hendrix by Otto Schade on a building wall in Stockport, with a group of people walking past, commemorating Hendrix's 1967 gig at the Sinking Ship Club.
Jimi’s Slight Return
A pigeon perched on a weathered red brick wall with tower blocks visible in the background under a dramatic cloudy sky, showcasing urban wildlife in its city environment.
Jimmy the Pigeon
Street photograph of The Chestergate pub in Stockport town centre, shot with warm lighting and layered composition in the style influenced (only very loosely) by photographer Saul Leiter.
Chestergate
Nighttime photograph showing a person's silhouetted legs standing in a circular light projection of the One Sushi restaurant logo on the pavement of Oxford Street in Manchester.
Shiny Shoes Sushi
Early morning photograph of Cavendish Street in Manchester city centre showing a person walking across a wet paved plaza with illuminated bare trees, historic civic buildings, and festive lighting under a deep blue sky.
Cavendish St Ghosts
Nighttime photograph of The Nico Ditch bar in Ashton-under-Lyne, with warm orange lighting glowing through large windows and signage advertising craft beers, wine, cocktails, art, film, live music and vinyl.
The Nico Ditch
Nighttime photograph of a silhouetted person with a small dog walking past Flokk creative space in Manchester, with warm golden lighting glowing through large windows and modern pendant lighting visible inside.
Halo Shop
Nighttime street photograph showing two silhouetted figures - one walking in the foreground with dramatic shadows on textured pavement, and another standing illuminated in the background under street lighting.
Light Exercise
Nighttime street photograph showing a blurred tram or bus in motion through Manchester city center, with light trails from the moving vehicle and wet pavement reflecting street lights.
Mr Brightsmile & the Bus
Nighttime photograph of Giorgio Italian restaurant with illuminated signage on a Victorian stone building, featuring columns and arched windows, with a person walking past on wet pavement.
Giorgio’s
Black and white photograph of a person walking while looking at their mobile phone, silhouetted against bright light with dramatic shadows on Great Ancoats Street in Manchester city centre.
Oblivious
Black and white photograph of a person walking across the Millennium Bridge at Salford Quays, with dramatic shadows from the cable-stay bridge structure creating geometric patterns on the walkway, and MediaCity visible in the background.
Millennium Bridge
Black and white photograph of a person walking across a plaza at MediaCity in Salford Quays, creating a dramatic silhouette with a long shadow against geometric paved surfaces, with modern buildings in the background.
This Distance Between Us
A person in silhouette walking past a bright orange brick wall in strong sunlight, with dramatic shadows and a single window visible on the wall, creating a striking geometric composition.
Behind You!
A person in a pink beanie walking past a Victorian brick building with bright red doors on cobblestone Redhill Street in Manchester, with warm sunlight highlighting the historic architecture.
Scarlet Longshadow
A person in casual clothing walking along a cobbled street in Ancoats, Manchester, past converted red brick Victorian warehouses with large windows, warm lighting creating an atmospheric urban scene.
Walk in to the Light
Two people walking through snow-covered plaza at UCFB Quay Plaza on Salford Quays, with a vibrant colorful window display featuring red, yellow, and purple panels with silhouetted figures in the background.
Silhouette Walkers
A person walking past a brick bridge or walkway in Ancoats, Manchester, with dramatic lighting creating strong shadows and a red brick wall with graffiti visible, modern apartments in the background.
88a
Black and white photograph of a couple walking along the waterfront at Salford Quays with tall modern apartment buildings behind them, their lights reflecting in the water below.
Mind the Gap!
Person walking past illuminated shop fronts in warm, golden lighting during evening or golden hour, creating a nostalgic street scene with soft shadows and atmospheric lighting.
Chasing Shadows
Black and white photograph of a person walking across a plaza at MediaCity in Salford Quays, creating a dramatic silhouette with a long shadow against the geometric paved surface and modern buildings.
Run in the Sun
Nighttime photograph of an external metal fire escape staircase with multiple levels, illuminated by artificial lighting against a dark sky in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Ascension
Black and white nighttime photograph of Stamford Arcade in Ashton-under-Lyne showing the covered shopping passage with Victorian ironwork and dramatic lighting creating strong contrasts between light and shadow.
Stamford Arcade
Black and white photograph taken through a modern building's window showing historic Victorian brick buildings across a courtyard on Deansgate in Manchester, with a person walking below.
Urban Window Frame
Black and white photograph of a reflection showing people and a railway car, with the center in sharp focus and deliberately defocused edges creating a tunnel vision effect.
Reflected Manc
Black and white triptych-style photograph showing a person in dark clothing across three different panels or frames, with varying focus and perspectives creating an artistic portrait composition.
Poster Boy
Black and white photograph of an elderly couple holding hands while walking down a street in Ashton-under-Lyne, with shops and buildings visible in the background.
Hand in Hand
Black and white photograph of a person walking past a wall covered in colorful graffiti and street art, creating a striking contrast between the moving figure and the elaborate artwork.
40 Years in da Game
Decorative reindeer ornaments arranged among evergreen branches in a Christmas display, photographed with warm, soft lighting creating a festive holiday scene.
Watching You
Black and white photograph of urban decay with graffitied walls, debris, and industrial elements creating stark documentary composition
Subism
Black and white photograph of Victorian-era buildings on Lever Street in Manchester, showing ornate brick architecture with distinctive bay windows and decorative stonework against a cloudy sky.
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