The interesting thing about projects such as this is that as well as having to get to grips with the challenges of photographing buildings during the day and at night, it is an opportunity to learn more about the buildings themselves, the architect, the owners past and present and even the history of the period when they were built.

I decided to go for Regency architecture, which basically means John Nash working for the Prince Regent. Between them they completely changed the area of London, from Buckingham Palace, along the Mall, Trafalgar Square, the Haymarket, Regent Street, Regent’s Park and most of the streets surrounding the park.

They also had a big impact on Brighton with the centrally located Royal Pavilion which still stands today as the single building that most defines the town.

Working on this project, mainly with the Nikon D300 and using Photoshop to correct and process the images, I also took some black and white films and also colour slides, which for me still produce some of the best colour available.

I do recommend that you have a go at shooting some buildings in different conditions and hope that you enjoy the new images in the architecture section of the Gallery.

The Holme, Regent's Park

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Imagine my surprise therefore when I entered the park to see the splendour of the Priory building, which is occupied by a school but would do credit to the National Trust. The lawns and gardens of the park are magnificent and the Pavilion where the exhibition was to take place, built with Lottery funding, is a magnificent chrome and glass structure that houses an excellent coffee shop.

As I was lugging screens and panels around, I hadn’t taken my camera with me but I vowed to return as soon as there is some interesting light to take a few shots.

The other day I told you about our club treasure hunt that introduced me to small villages, very old churches and other interesting sights that just beg to be photographed, and now this. I suggest that this is probably true where you live as well, so it makes sense to get out, talk to people and dig out these local gems. You might be surprised.

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