A Daily Dose

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A Daily Dose
A Daily
Dose
by John Byford
‘Get lost!’ – That’s what my boss told me, many
moons ago, when working as a photographic
assistant in London, -‘It’s the only way you’ll
truly discover a place and its people!’
Off the beaten track; armed with Canon and
Billingham ready to shoot and capture. The spoils
of which are sampled within this exhibition.
Is dust my only enemy? – It appears not.
We all live in an ever increasing state of
paranoia. Professional photographers in
pursuit of documenting time with unique
flair are no longer regarded as creative but,
unjustly, with doubt and suspicion.
We are under attack!
Photo of John Byford by Jenny Rushby
This was sound advice indeed (thanks Bossman),
so wherever I travel - this is precisely what I do.
The SEAS international festival was the
catalyst needed to persuade John to present
his long awaited public exhibition, something
that he has always been so reluctant to give.
“Black/North SEAS is an arts adventure that
reveals in story, song and image a vision of
Europe drawn from the experiences of the
communities that live on its shoreline.”
How better to portray our corner of the world
than through the camera of a photographer
who has passion for the locality and people
coursing through his veins. This is apparent not
only in his art, but in the relentless manner he
encourages the preservation of history whilst
also promoting the importance of embracing
future opportunities within Skegness and
surrounding areas to residents and visitors alike.
John bestowed on me the enviable, but
daunting, task of selection and categorisation
of the photographic material. This unashamedly
became completely self-indulgent!
Temptation aside; my goal was to present
a cross-section of respectfully honest and
glamorously quirky images in comprehensive
form, giving candid sampling of John’s style,
albeit moderated, (no sex please we’re British)
without cauterising the elements essential
to building a portrait of the artist himself.
“John Byford Shoots…” – cheeky – I can
cope with that – but hang on a minute
“…he’ll even shoot your wife?!?” –
photographically only of course!
Are the subjects of John’s long-term
“shoot first ask questions later” mantra
ready for this exhibition – who knows?
Is Skegness ready for this – yes, yes, yes!
Pollyanne Trapmore-Shaw,
Photographic Exhibitionist
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness
Front cover:
106 - When your chips are down
Skegness, Lincolnshire
John Byford - Photographer
1 - Push
3 - Chairlady
5 - Mooove Over
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Birmingham
Skegness, Lincolnshire
27th June 2006 @ 15:59pm
26th February 2008 @ 16:47pm
30th September 2008 @ 22:16pm
Comment: A tonic minimalist! Still
Comment: Absolutely perfect. I love how
her eyes follow the sweep of the curve.
Colors are spot on. This is Art. Blow it
up, frame it, and hang it prominently
on a wall of your choosing. Jeff
Comment: Another great
underwear shot! :) Susan Rose
2 - On the PULL
Skegness, Lincolnshire
17th June 2006 @ 14:52pm
Comment: yum - looks so tempting with
the condensation on the sides. I love
the color, if only the red slushie had a
blue spigot! lol. Great shot. Faustina
6 - Web Address
Skegness, Lincolnshire
14th October 2008 @ 10:03am
4 - Nelson
Skegness, Lincolnshire
9th January 2008 @ 23:44pm
Comment: Cocker Spaniel?
Very nicely done. John
Comment: I like the jewel-like
appearance of this web. I hadn’t
thought about its relationship to the
vastly slowed housing market! :-) Don
John Byford shoots . . .
7 - Under the Pier
9 - Heaven?
11 - Down to the Waterline
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
9th December 2008 @ 16:27pm
23rd July 2006 @ 16:39pm
16th February 2008 @ 14:18pm
Comment: It’s terrific. i for one am
glad there’s nothing HD about it!!
Great colour, fascinating detail and...
is that a rainbow i see? David
Comment: I like the colours and
the perspective. I used to go there
sometimes as a child. Stewart Bywater
Comment: Love the composition..
the light..the shadows. Excellent
beach image! Marcie
10 - In the footsteps of Bresson
12 - Wave Hello
8 - The Great Escape
Istanbul, Turkey
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Lincoln University
26th March 2009 @ 11:50am
6th August 2007 @ 19:43pm
4th April 2009 @ 17:04pm
Comment: i like that Turkish fashion
has reached 1974 :-) a great stairwell;
certainly makes for a great shot. i prefer
yours too; not as woodenly posed
as the figures in his shot. David
Comment: wow. Breathtaking beach
shot. And i like how the water “dops out”.
Cool post processing! Thomas Mueller
Comment: Quite simple really- I
love it. Totally appeals to my
graphic sensibilities. Rhys
13 - Guilty Complex?
Skegness, Lincolnshire
17th August 2007 @ 17:30pm
Comment: One of the biggest events in Skegness for many years happened on 16th
August 2007 - the Parade Complex - one the oldest seafront hotels burnt down under
mysterious circumstances? A few hours after taking this shot, what was left of the
building was demolished forever, ending a piece of Skegness history. John Byford
The day after the night before . . .
14 - Black Label
16 - Ouch!
18 - Wendy Craig
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Bodrum Castle, Turkey
87 Boston, Lincolnshire
10th August 2008 @ 11:57am
28th September 2007 @ 14:37pm
22nd June 2009 @ 12:56pm
Comment: If Carling wishes to advertise
on our beaches perhaps they should pay.
Great thinking shot. Neil Pimperton
Comment: A wet, autographed
cactus (???). Ouch, indeed. Sue
19 - Bullshit!
Waterloo, London
17 - Skyvin or Knot
15 - Lucy in the Sky
3rd May 2008 @ 14:47pm
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Waterloo, London
7th January 2008 @ 11:24am
3rd May 2008 @ 11:56am
Comment:
Comment: ha...how many people
does this ring true for? certainly
does for me :-) Trotsky
Comment: Very nice done en very funny!
Never tried LSD, I’m sticking to alcohol
too. And in the end almost nothing
kills, unless you take too much. Rian
Like it. Composition, colours etc. without
spell check wot hope hav they got?
Rhys Baker
20 - One day I’m gonna find out
22 - Hook a Duck
24 - Take Shelter
Waterloo, London
Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire
3rd May 2008 @ 14:10pm
25th August 2008 @ 19:12pm
24th February 2008 @ 09:03am
Comment: The line: ‘and the words of
the prophets are written on the subways
walls’ from the sound of silence spring
to mind. Very cool. Rhys Baker
Comment: I’m hooked by your
wonderful portraits! Sue
Comment: you’re right they make
great subject matter. they remind me
of cakes, those really expensive ones
that you see in posh patisseries, the
ones that you’d never buy, or even if
you did you’d never eat them. Just
look at them admiringly. Rhys Baker
21 - Waiting for God
Skegness, Lincolnshire
18th October 2007 @ 12:10pm
Comment: Yes, Jesus is Lord. And
there’s really no need for waiting. He
is always very near. Susan Rose
23 - Cone Hotline
Skegness, Lincolnshire
1st March 2004 @ 11:43am
Comment: Excellent image. I like
how the orange color of the cone
jumps out at you... but it takes a
moment to figure out what exactly
it’s jumping out from! Andrew
25 - Uniface
Lincoln, England
10th October 2008 @ 17:42pm
Comment: This short tunnel
appears to be holding up the
weight of the world. Susan Rose
Something to say . . .
30 - Cottam Fields
Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
28 - A sudden rush of
blood to the head
25th August 2008 @ 17:53pm
Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
18th February 2007 @ 15:28pm
Comment: Men, public toilets and
cameras are a no go. But on this
occasion, it was too good an opportunity
to not take the photo. Great image! (is
he sniffing his hand?) plasticfantasti
28th August 2008 @ 15:16pm
26th June 2007 15:38pm
Comment: Lovely sky, both in the
top and reflected in the puddles. This
is a good perspective and perhaps
a commentary (intentional or not) on
the fields that produce our food, the
towers that produce our energy, and
how they coexist side by side. Harry
Comment: Good shot! Nice contrasts and
colors! Great title :) Osiriums Ventaka
31 - Give us a tune
26 - Scratch & Sniff
27 - Taking the Piss
Baker Street, London
19th January 2008 @ 11:45am
Comment: Nice industrial design! I
can’t really imagine taking a photo in
a public toilet... It actually reminds me
of carteltoilet.com a fake webcam of
the toilet in our local drinking spot pretty funny when you are having a
drink with someone, they go to the
toilet and you bring up the ‘webcam’
on your phone and laugh when
they come out of the loo :-) nick
Comment: Spot on! Rhys
29 - Ejectulation
Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire
Cottam Power Station, Nottinghamshire
Skegness Swimming Pool
11th March 2008 @ 09:52am
Comment: This is a really weird
image- the lighting is amazing, the
sky looks like a backdrop, I can
see a big finger crashing down on
one of the ‘keys’ like something
from a Terry Gilliam/Monty Python
animation. Good stuff. Rhys Baker
32 - Bronchial Tree
34 - Walk the Line
36 - Space Invader
Gunby, Lincolnshire
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
11th February 2007 @ 16:50pm
10th September 2006 @ 12:02pm
20th September 2008 @ 14:25pm
Comment: I didn’t see the lungs, but
I do like the orientation. It helps give
the sensation of laying underneath
the tree. Very nice details. Thomas
Comment: Hehe, this reminds me of
my trip to Canada last year. I saw lots
of these “arrangements” and nobody
could actually tell me what the meaning
is. I am sure there is a reason people
do this? To celebrate something
perhaps? Anyway, great title!! Heidi
Comment: Huhu... phone home. Anita
33 - The Red Shoes
Stamford, Lincolnshire
11th June 2006 @ 18:20pm
Comment: love this - the contrasting
colours are really effective. It’s
always good to see a fresh way of
photographing children :) Louise
37 - Life on Skegness
Skegness, Lincolnshire
9th March 2008 @ 14:31pm
Comment: Which planet is
that from? Jeremy
35 - Cos all I want to do is....
Hull
4th August 2006 @ 16:07pm
Comment: wicked shot. took me a
moment to work out how they were
holding the water on to the wall!! O&O
Scene locally . . .
38 - Stella Street
40 - X-factor
42 - Brassed Off
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
Old Leake, Lincolnshire
1st April 2009 @ 08:19am
15th July 2006 @ 15:23pm
15th January 2006 @ 16:41pm
Comment: the beer from
my country! :) Nissou
Comment: simply stunning. I’d love a
photograph of me taken like this! Loti
39 - Put the Boot in
41 - Trus Me
Waddington, Lincolnshire
Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire
17th September 2006 @ 15:23pm
20th July 2008 @ 13:48pm
Comment: Are they a couple of Brussel
sprouts I can see? He could at least
put a hair net or two on in the interest
of food hygiene. If only Tescos/Asda/
Sainsburys knew the origins of their super
supermarket food LOL. Its certainly an
original fun shot John. Chris Godfrey
Comment: Great shot, although I can’t
look at it for too long. The brown water
on top of the boot is the most repulsive
brown water I have ever seen committed
to interloid. Brings a new meaning to
‘put the boot in!’ Stuart Bywater
Comment: where? feels somehow
like some ghost towns (resorts)
i’ve visited in the past up on the
north coast of france. Trotsky
43 - Silly Cow
Lincolnshire Wolds
23rd May 2007 @ 12:25pm
Comment: This one is off-the-hook
funny. It’s also a great advertising
shot. You really do nice work! I bet you
had to pick up and run to keep from
getting slobber all over the lens by the
approaching curiosity seeker. :-) Bob
What they’ve said . . .
Over my many visits to John’s photo blog I have
developed a growing appreciation for John’s talent in
capturing “people” pictures. With an unerring ability to
sense the “prime moment” he captures the essence of
his subject’s personality. John also has a “fine eye” for
seeing strong pictorial possibilities in everyday situations.
His photos of novel patterns and street scenes
filled with action and people speak for themselves.
Moonhead photos show a consistently high level
of excellence rare in today’s photo blogging.
Don D. Wiley
Washington DC
http://slackwater.my-expressions.com
My name is Petra Overbeek Bloem. I live in the
Netherlands in a town called Tilburg, which is in the
south, nearer to Antwerp than to Amsterdam.
On my (almost) daily routine of posting a photo, I always
look at the postings of a couple of other participants,
one of them being Moonhead. I like Moonhead’s pictures
for their sharpness and their vibrant colours. I also like
his portraits and street shots because the people on
them look honest and real. To me they all look very
British, what I like. I would recognise a moonhead
portrait immediately, because the horizon isn’t straight.
This gives the portrait a nice twist and a signature.
I hope to see a lot more pictures of Skegness
and its inhabitants in the future.
Petra Overbeek Bloem
Tilburg, Netherlands
http://pobsb.my-expressions.com
I was first attracted to John Byford’s photography
by its beautiful boldness - vivid color, strong lines
and dramatic selections. His work has visual
clarity and emotional impact. If he photographs
a leaf, you can bet that it will be memorable.
John seeks out action, adventure and interesting faces,
both down the street and across the country. His portraits
capture real people and their real emotions. I suspect,
however, that John was the first to be captured, and his love
for people from all walks of life is clearly present in his art.
In addition to technical excellence, John displays a
sense of humor and an appreciation for those deep
levels of beauty found in the common venues of life.
Susan Rose
Byron, Georgia - USA
http://naturally.my-expressions.com
John’s work is full of stories about the people,
communities and sub-cultures who inhabit our odd,
quirky and eccentric little island, but above all else
his work is about us all. His work speaks about how
complex and at odds life in the UK can be. He doesn’t
aim to show us everything, but constructs only
fragments or partial views, documenting our customs,
landscapes, characters, beliefs, triumphs and failures.
Photography is an Art form and Photographers are
Artists- they select, record and present us with slices of
life that they want us to see. John’s images stand alone
by themselves but they are also steeped in memory,
dialogue, celebration, anecdotes and sometimes plain
ordinariness. His photographs are narratives of who we are
and where we are, they speak volumes on a grand scale.
Rhys Baker
Darlington, Co. Durham
http://www.rhysbaker.com
44 - Let’s be Frank
46 - Birol Sari
48 - Waterloo Sunset
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Waterloo, London
14th September 2006 @ 15:35pm
27th March 2009 @ 16:08pm
4th May 2008 @ 15:51pm
Comment: I love all the detail and
character in his face. Mike
Comment: Ha! He has the face
of a salesman. Susan Rose
Comment: Magnifique
composition. Beau portrait, dans
un superbe décor. Marie
45 - Ol’ Blue eyes
47 - Modern Boy
Funchal, Island of Madeira
Istanbul Modern
49 - Chimp Banksy
18th April 2006 @ 10:31am
27th March 2009 @ 17:18pm
Waterloo, London
Comment: I keep coming back to this
shot, as I am so impressed with the
sharpness. This shot and the owl shot
are two of my favorites from your blog.
Question: was the dog behind some kind
of screen, because it seems like his right
ear is obscured by something? Eugene
Comment: The eyes framed the
way they are is perfect. Pieter
3rd May 2008 @ 14:23pm
Comment: Cool! both
ways... love it. :o0 Lolly
50 - Henry IV
52 - Too Much TV?
54 - Three Wise Men
Cawthorpe, Lincolnshire
Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire
Spilsby, Lincolnshire
11th June 2006 @ 20:23pm
22nd July 2005 @ 18:21pm
10th September 2007 @ 13:09pm
Comment: Henry is a great looking
youngster. His eyes have the baby magic.
I’m impressed with the porcelain-like skin
tones in this portrait. Fine image. Don
Comment: “Google eyed”! Man,
this is brilliant! :-) Yes, definitely
too much tv I shall think! (And too
much hot chocolate too!) LOL. A
very funny image this is! Heidi
Comment: I like this one. It sums
up many Spilsby/East Lincs people unpretentious but with lots of character
and (as in this case) a real sense of
fun. Brilliant shot. John Stephenson
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
53 - Love & Marriage
55 - Laundry Girls
15th September 2008 @ 15:39pm
Thorpe on the Hill, Lincolnshire
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Comment: When this popped into
Google reader at first I only got the title
with no image, so for a few seconds I
wondered what I was about to see... then
this appeared! Hot Damn! Rhys Baker
16th June 2007 @ 19:49pm
31st October 2007 @ 14:01pm
Comment: Fascinating story, such
intriguing expressions complemented
by the viewpoint. David
Comment: Excellent series. Great fun you have good people skills. John Prior
51 - John Lennon
He’ll even shoot your kids . . .
56 - POWER
57 - Jerry Springer
Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire
Skegness, Lincolnshire
20th June 2004 @ 19:06pm
11th February 2008 @ 16:20pm
Comment: Wow, nice composition: dark
skies, factory, and car -- amazing combo.
I like the title of the picture. Eugene
Comment: Holy stop motion batman.
This is almost too good. Pete
58 - Let’s GO!
60 - Rare Breed
62 - The hills are alive
Calais, France
Waterloo, London
Shepherd’s Bush, London
18th May 2009 @ 11:35pm
3rd May 2008 @ 13:14pm
19th January 2008 @ 12:44pm
Comment: Real sense of a wide
open space. Nice one (and nice
matching outfits too!) Milou
Comment: moo nhead. Sue
Comment: This one all fell into
place nicely, though I’d like to see it
without the van, there’s something
about the lady in the wheelchair
juxtaposed with Julie Andrews that
I find (oddly) appealing. Pete
59 - Two’s Company
Skegness, Lincolnshire
19th April 2009 @ 18:26pm
Comment: I really like this shot. The
deep blue’s of course but also the
two chairs have some body language
going on - a narrative - very cool. Nik
61 - Football Fight
Flag Fen, Peterborough
29th May 2005 @ 12:22pm
Comment: This just raises your
game. It looks like the real thing and
is utterly powerful and disturbing.
It is also a very good photograph
on the technical level. Jeremy
63 - Ticky Tacky
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
18th June 2009 @ 11:15am
Comment: Excellent, telephone boxes
as rubbish bookends. Rhys Baker
He’ll even shoot your dog . . .
64 - Reserved Area!
66 - Millenniums Hence
68 - Made in England
Waterloo, London
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
Spilsby, Lincolnshire
4th May 2008 @ 15:28pm
20th September 2008 @ 12:54pm
5th April 2007 @ 11:20am
Comment: What a beauty! Rian
Comment: Excellent image, great
to see this modern miracle. I have a
friend with a similar prosthesis and
you would never realize it. Fascinating
capture. John Maslowski
Comment: Distinctly English. I like
the composition in this frame - the
shadow figure is cool. LWS
65 - Fun Shine
Andalucía, Spain
11th October 2006 @ 18:02pm
Comment: I’ve got one quite similar of
a London phonebox, but it has more
of an adult theme! Nice shot! :) Stuart
67 - Give it up for Phil
London Underground
18th January 2008 @ 10:43am
Comment: OK, I get it........ Pieter
69 - Cross-eyed in Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent
26th October 2004 @ 16:59pm
Comment: interesting imagery with
the crucifix in the eye and i love the
brilliant colours... great site by the way,
i’m glad i stumbled across it. Skevbo
70 - Seeing Red
72 - The Four SEASons
74 - Spirit Horse
Gunby, Lincolnshire
Istanbul, Turkey
Skegness, Lincolnshire
9th April 2007 @ 09:52am
25th March 2009 @ 10:55am
24th June 2006 @ 15:21pm
Comment: Lovely stuff. A blaze of
colour and quite a scent about it. Milou
Comment: that is a great shot !!
Comment: whoa!!! This instantly captures
attention, though i fail to interpret the
expression. Brilliant shot anyways. Inturn
71 - Red Heat
73 - Stan the Man
Burgh-le-Marsh, Lincolnshire
Winthorpe, Lincolnshire
26th March 2007 @ 09:37am
21st June 2006 @ 14:21pm
Comment: I like this photograph - the
composition of course - that hot pink
with the darker splatters and the way it is
offset by the distressed floor. cool!!! Nik
Comment: I L-U-V this one, John.
My kinda graphics-type shot.
Superb! Donna Lee Michas
Petra
75 - Going Dutch
Skegness, Lincolnshire
15th November 2006 @ 16:07pm
Comment: she looks not that
happy... what did you do ? Rea
He’ll shoot for England . . .
76 - Alive and in Skegness
78 - Suitcases
80 - Taste the Pain
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Istanbul, Turkey
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
27th July 2008 @ 16:43pm
25th March 2009 @ 11:51am
22nd July 2007 @ 20:44pm
Comment: Wow! Elvis is alive. Mark
Comment: ok. just assume, i’m
a fan of your style. ... another
really nice photograph. Sirin
Comment: I can’t imagine how that
feels...and am not anxious to find
out! :-) Wonderful expression. I like
the close in shot for maximum detail
and impact. Well done. Don
77 - The King and me
Skegness, Lincolnshire
28th October 2006 @ 18:37pm
Comment: Has got a very cheeky
grin. Essex girls just love him. He
can step on my Blue suede shoes
anytime (well white stiletos). Go and
see him. Never heard anyone sound so
much like the King himself. Mandy
79 - Professor Egg
Skegness, Lincolnshire
19th July 2006 @ 09:23am
Comment: Wow. A great portrait.
I would have known that he was a
professor without seeing the title. Jamie
81 - Gone Fishing
83 - Brian’s guide to Modern Art
85 - Pipe of Peace - Man
Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
Waterloo, London
Istanbul, Turkey
4th May 2007 @ 12:18pm
3rd May 2008 @ 10:54am
25th March 2009 @ 15:43pm
Comment: Such a fine picture! Hope you
will give him a print! He matches so well
with the background (and here I do not
mean the color, but the fishing stuff.. he
just belongs to such a surrounding!) Heidi
Comment: Absolutely perfect! Excellent!
This is a great “decisive moment” :) Andre
Comment: Good Shit man. Chris
82 - Lap it Up
Skegness, Lincolnshire
14th August 2007 @ 16:06pm
86 - I wanna kiss the Bride – NOT
84 - Raise an Eyebrow
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Skegness, Lincolnshire
21st June 2008 @ 14:56pm
10th February 2009 @ 09:33am
Comment: Brilliant. Easily my
photo of the day. Not one,
presumably, for the album! LWS
Comment: Your portraits are
superb - who’s the model? Craig
Comment: This image is stunning.
You have captured her life story
in a single click. Craig
He’ll even shoot your wife . . .
87 - A Jolly Rogering
89 - Black Box
91 - The Deep
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Finchley Road, London
Hull
14th May 2009 @ 16:05pm
18th January 2008 @ 10:49am
4th August 2006 @ 17:43pm
Comment: Are they really still
using this character in Skegness,
after all those years? Mark
Comment: Cool. O&O
Comment: nice colours dude. has a retro
futuristic feel like a set from a cheesy
1960s space movie... John Marquess
88 - Jolly
Skegness, Lincolnshire
14th May 2009 @ 16:49pm
Comment: Great capture, always
wondered what the Jolly Fisherman
did on his days off :) Chris Schubert
90 - Runaway
RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire
5th July 2009 @ 16:35pm
Comment: Fantastic shot, so strong and
vibrant, love the textures. Definitely one of
my all time favs this one. Chris Schubert
92 - A Close Shave
Hull
4th August 2006 @ 17:57pm
Comment: Well lets face it - your
not about to start adjusting this stuff
to make a perfect tunnel. Its a good
effort and effect. Nice work. Pete
93 - Skegness is so Blazing
Grande Parade, Skegness
17th August 2007 @ 01:28am
Comment: this is an awesome picture
John. You should be well chuffed ‘cos
everyone’s talking about it. James
Gilbert – East Lindsey District Council
Hi John. What a very dramatic image
but also a very sad scene for your town.
A million times worse if anyone had
been injured or killed so something
positive. Speak soon. Chris Godfrey
I saw this on the local news today and
wondered whether there would be
something from you when I checked my
feeds tonight. Seems an awful shame.
Glad no one was hurt. A really nice
composition of a dramatic subject. Jamie
A brilliant capture - beautifully controlled
exposure, and a good helping of local
knowledge to capture the fountain as
a great foreground. Excellent. Pete
Stunning, while scary at the
same time. Terrific shot. Mike
What’s the story of the guy here
- reminds me of Nero fiddling
while Rome burns! David
94 - Blinding
96 - Fairy Dell
Lincoln, England - 18th July 2008 @ 15:22pm
Skegness, Lincolnshire - 29th May 2006 @ 12:01pm
Comment: I’m glad you told us what it is. My best guess
was a Dalek. Lovely abstract, but it must have been
difficult to photograph from that angle. Jon Claremont
Comment: How cool is this?! Very:-) I don’t
know what it is, but I love it. Sherrie
97 - Between the Lines
95 - Battleship Galactica
Skegness, Lincolnshire - 9th December 2008 @ 16:14pm
Spilsby, Lincolnshire - 6th March 2007 @ 13:54pm
Comment: Did a scan of thumbnails with abstract
tags and spotted this knowing you were the author!
- awesome shot, love the colour. Rhys Baker
Comment: Great abstract shot! I had to read
what it was for the image to make sense. I like
the warm tones in the background. Maylis
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98 - Give your eyes a grilling
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
20th September 2008 @ 16:06pm
Comment: This is why I keep checking
on your site. Amazing! Susan Rose
99 - Hidden Faces
Skegness, Lincolnshire
5th June 2005 @ 16:12pm
Comment: It’s amazing but
what the fu*k is it? Jeremy
100 - Pix-elate
Skegness, Lincolnshire
6th April 2008 @ 16:19pm
Comment: Excellent. Is this the big
disco ball in Blackpool? Rhys
101 - I Love Toast & Jam
My kitchen! - Skegness
4th October 2008 @ 12:33pm
Comment: “Two paisley toasts
in love with each other’s jam and
butter.” Maybe you should warn them
about cholesterol. Susan Rose
102 - Take Shelter
Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire
20th March 2007 @ 15:53pm
Comment: I just love this!! This is
exactly the sort of image that would have
attracted me too! Fab sky, fab light, nice
compositional lines throughout. Maylis
103 - 11:11
Skegness, Lincolnshire
17th August 2007 @ 11:11am
Comment: All of the fire images are
great, especially the orange one, but
this one is my favorite, an awesome
array of colors and contrast with
the human element crossing in front
of the destruction. fakeplastic
104 - Wheels within Wheels
Skegness, Lincolnshire
25th April 2009 @ 18:42pm
Comment: Oh Lord! This is magnificent,
such a great shot. Rhys Baker
105 - Where’s Wally?
Skegness, Lincolnshire
29th July 2006 @ 20:47pm
Comment: I found her! ha ha very
“Where’s Waldo” - I love the guy in the
yellow shirt with the huge gap toothed
grin, wonderful that you got people to
participate. I can see at least 4 people
taking pics right back at ya too! Oh
and one guy filming you. Deano
I’ll shoot anything. . .
All images © John Byford 2009
To all my TARGETS –
Thank you
[especially Jayne, Gemma,
Hannah & Zara X].
I’m a photographer, NOT a terrorist!
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