BIG FISH BY JOHN KINDNESS
Discover the iconic Salmon of Knowledge in Belfast, a 10-metre ceramic masterpiece by John Kindness. Located at Donegall Quay, "The Big Fish" tells the city's…
CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE
Discover the history and modern vibrancy of Custom House Square, Belfast’s premier outdoor event space. From its 19th-century Lanyon-designed architecture and…
UNIVERSITY ROAD
University Road in Belfast serves as the intellectual and cultural spine of the city’s southern district. It is a place where the grandeur of Victorian…
LANDSEER STREET
Discover the hidden charm of Landseer Street in Stranmillis, Belfast. From the dog-friendly fireside of The Jeggy Nettle to the ecological "Living Murals" of…
POSTER CAMPAIGN
The "Great Expectations" campaign in Belfast is a strategic regeneration project by the Linen Quarter BID to revitalise Great Victoria Street. Aimed at…
STORMONT ESTATE
Discover the Stormont Estate: History, Politics, and Parks in Belfast Description: Explore the Stormont Estate in Belfast, home to the Northern Ireland Assembly…
BELFAST BOTANIC GARDENS
Discover the Victorian elegance of the Belfast Botanic Gardens. Home to the iconic Palm House and the restored Tropical Ravine, these gardens offer a lush…
SO THIS IS A MILLENNIUM MILEPOST
This sculpture is one of 1,000 Millennium Mileposts commissioned by the charity Sustrans to mark the creation of the National Cycle Network in the year 2000.…
STREET ART AT SHAFTESBURY SQUARE
The street art along Great Victoria Street and Shaftesbury Square (often colloquially referred to as the "Golden Mile") has undergone a massive transformation…
BELFAST CITY CEMETERY
After exploring Belfast City Cemetery, I found myself comparing it to the major cemeteries in Dublin, like Mount Jerome and Glasnevin. The difference wasn't…
MOTHER - DAUGHTER - SISTER
I recently came across a piece of public art on Sandy Row in Belfast that stopped me in my tracks—not just because of the sculpture itself, but because of the…
STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN - ROSS WILSON'S THE SEARCHER
Created in 1998 to mark the centenary of C.S. Lewis's birth, The Searcher captures the very moment the magic begins. It depicts the character of Digory Kirke…
GHOST BIKE MEMORIAL TO MICHAEL CAULFIELD
The Michael Caulfield Memorial, Belfast: On April 15, 2011, Michael Caulfield, a 56-year-old father of four, was cycling on the Ormeau Bridge in Belfast when he…
WOODLAND TRAIL AT STORMONT
Explore the history and natural beauty of the Stormont Estate in Belfast. From its origins as a nineteenth-century private estate to becoming the seat of…
SWEET WATER ARCH AT STRANMILLIS
My recent attempt to visit and photograph the Sweet Water Arch in Stranmillis turned into quite the expedition. I had intended a straightforward trip by bus,…
GALLERY OF HUMAN STARS AT NIGHT
Belfast’s urban landscape is a dynamic canvas, with its street art serving as a vibrant, ever-changing chronicle of the city’s pulse. Among its notable public…
ECO IS AN OPTICAL ILLUSION
As a photographer, I have always been drawn to ECO. I’ve shot it dozens of times, fascinated by its texture. The sculpture is constructed from stacked layers of…
CLARENDON DOCK AREA
If you stand at the junction of Clarendon Road and Pilot Street in Belfast, you are standing on a fault line between two worlds. On one side lies the gleaming…
ORMEAU PARK - THE GRANDEUR AND THE GRIT
rmeau Park is a space of contrast. It is a majestic remnant of Belfast’s aristocratic past that serves a vital modern function for the city's dog owners and…
CHAINSAW ART IN THE PARK
At first glance, the figure might be mistaken for a bird of prey due to its prominent perch, but it is, in fact, a Eurasian Jay. Created by the local chainsaw…
THE OLD McCONNELL WEIR ON THE LAGAN
Built around 1937, the McConnell Weir (often misidentified as "O’Connell’s") was commissioned to solve a public health crisis. Before its construction, the…
TITANIC AT NIGHT
The silhouette of the "Titanica" statue, arms outstretched against the glowing facade, serves as a metaphor for the entire shoot—resilience in the face of the…
OWL AND FAIRY HOUSE
Discover the magic of the Owl and Fairy House sculpture on the Stormont Estate Woodland Trail. Explore hand-carved details, hidden squirrels, and interactive…
LAGAN WEIR AND QUEENS QUAY
Explore Belfast's unique urban landscape where historic regeneration meets imposing flyovers. This blog post delves into the Lagan Weir, Queen's Quay, and…
A STEVENSON SCREEN
Discover the story behind the uniquely colourful Stevenson Screen at the Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Painted to match the iconic Chinese Pagoda, this essential…
