Trevor David B.

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ANOTHER SPECIAL STILL-LIFE STUDY

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 12:25 pm
This sepia toned monochrome photographic print features two photos/postcards of soldiers from the East Yorkshire Regiment marching on a public road circa 1914. There was a Training Depot at Victoria Barracks, Beverley, East Yorkshire. If you pass by this location today, you will see part of the orig...
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ANOTHER FULL TONE REVERSAL

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 2:00 pm
This is another monochrome full tone reversal photographic print. The young lady is one of my great nieces, and she was about 3 years old when I took this portrait. For further details on this technique and to see another example please see the 22 January 2012 post on this blog. Kingston upon Hull, ...
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ZONES OF FRANCE

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 5:17 am
This is a straight forward monochrome photographic print of a studio still-life study. It consists of red tulips, original monochrome photographic prints of a meeting between Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt in WWII on board HMS King George V (which were kindly loaned to me to photog...
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BARRIERS No.4

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 7:14 pm
An old wooden fence with a tree in blossom.  Near to the site of the old Wilmington Railway Station. Bankside, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Barriers Series, 1997-98. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All r...
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13

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 12:56 pm
Warehouse 13 now a residential block of apartments. Originally a former warehouse close to the Humber and Railway Docks, now part of the Marina. At one time there where dozens of warehouses in Hull but due to enemy air raids during WWII and modernisation very few remain today. The Marina, Kingston u...
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FLOWERS FOR THE FALLEN No.5

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 1:05 pm
Another selenium toned monochrome photographic print and an acetate overlay, in this series of prints honouring the fallen from this British Army infantry unit. For further details please see earlier posts on this series. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. For an assignment I did for the H...
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MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 1:16 pm
Another monochrome multiple exposure (again produced in the camera) this one features a section of a canal (drain). And a gas storage silo. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From an assignment for a City & Guilds 9231 Certificate in Photography for the Constructed Image module. Copyright ...
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BARRIERS No.3

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 6:31 am
A depressing site for sore eyes. An underpass under a major urban road, complete with vandals artwork. All the photographs from this series were taken on a loaned Mamiya 645 camera, fitted with a standard 50mm lens. Mount Pleasant, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Barriers Proje...
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MANY EXPOSURE'S

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 12:48 pm
A different multiple exposure of this well-known local landmark. Done in camera (as always). The church is reflected in the windows of an office block opposite. Holy Trinity Church and King William House, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From no specific project as such, 1993. Copyright ...
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SURF'S UP

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 3:44 am
One of my colour photographic prints for you to view this cold damp winter morning. It's of someone windsurfing just off  'Nipple Beach' (don't think it was called that really). In the warmer climate of Cyprus. In the now booming holiday resort of Ayia Napa (this is before it became well-known). Ay...
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BARRIERS No.2

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 12:45 pm
Another photographic print from this series. Not sure if all these allotments and tin buildings are still  located here. It's on the banks of Barmston Drain, just off Fountain Road. Barmston Drain, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Barriers Project, 1997-1998. Copyright of all im...
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PAINTED DOOR REFLECTION

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 12:45 pm
A reflection in the gloss paint work of an interior door. Another very minimalistic image. Sometimes less is more. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From an assignment that I did for a National Diploma in Photography & Related Studies course at Hull College, 1995-1998. Copyright of all im...
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FULL TONE REVERSAL

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 7:07 am
This young lady is a full tone reversal print. Full tone: all shades and tones in this case, black's, white's and grey's. Reversal: type of film and method of processing that yields a positive original. Film negative = print positive. You can use lith photographic film and paper to achieve this effe...
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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 4:02 am
Here you are, another example of how the simple act of chemical toning can change and alter a monochrome photographic print. The top photograph is a straight forward monochrome print, the second and bottom print is one that was sepia toned. Toning changes the perspective of any photographic print, i...
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BARRIERS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 5:43 pm
This grey urban scene depicts a crash barrier, metal fence, vandalised wall and terraced houses in the background. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Barriers Project, 1997-1998. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts....
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FOR THE FALLEN No.4

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 10:31 am
Another set of images from this series of acetate sheets and photographic prints. Please see the post of 12 January 2012 for details of this series and techniques used. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From an assignment I did for the Higher National Diploma (Design) Photography course I...
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THREE CLOCKS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 3:10 am
Another example of a multiple exposure shot (done in the camera). This was well known local clock on the exterior wall of a bank. What makes this shot work for me is the sunlight glinting on the metal surround (bottom right of the print). Kingston upon Hull, North Humberside, England. From a City & ...
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CHECKED OVER

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 1:13 pm
A canine patient gets checked over before surgery in one of the treatment room's at The Animal Treatment Centre, P.D.S.A, Hull. The Animal Treatment Centre, People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (P.D.S.A.), Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my For the Animals Project, 1989. This was a...
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FOR THE FALLEN No.3

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 12:27 pm
The third in this series for the Fallen. Please read the post of 12 January 2012 for further details about this project and techniques used etc. The flowers depicted are red roses. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From an assignment for the Higher National Diploma (Design) Photography Co...
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THAT BRIDGE (AGAIN)

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 5:57 am
The Humber Bridge, this time from the southern approach road. The lights twinkle as the sun sets. Barton-upon-Humber, South Humberside, England. From no specific project as such, circa 1990. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All r...
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SHADOWS ON THE SILL

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 5:51 am
Another photographic image from the same project as the rain drops on the window (12 January 2012). A long exposure reveals this slightly strange reflection on this white painted indoor window sill. I like the abstract nature, and the weird, almost surreal feeling of this image. An every day subject...
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FOR THE FALLEN No.2

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 12:41 pm
Another tribute to The Fallen. For further details on this particular project please see the post of 11 January 2012. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. For an assignment for the Higher National Diploma in (Design) Photography Course that I did at Bradford & Ilkley Community College, 1998-...
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RAIN DROPS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 12:33 pm
A street light shines through the dark and outlines the rain drops on a window in this very atmospheric shot. I like the brooding intensity of this image. It's very minimalist but it is also one of my all time favourite photographs that I have ever taken. Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England....
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FOR THE FALLEN

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 12:54 pm
This is presented in a booklet, the first page is a clear acetate sheet which was produced in the following way: My own DPM British Army Combat Jacket was scanned on my flatbed scanner. Then having gained the actual service numbers of soldiers from my former Battalion who had fallen in the service o...
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ANOTHER TRIPLE EXPOSURE

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 12:53 pm
Another Triple Exposure (in camera) monochrome photographic image. This is a well known local landmark reflected in a office building opposite. Holy Trinity Church. Lowgate, Kingston upon Hull, North Humberside, England. From a City & Guilds 9231 Photography Course, Certificate in the Constructed Im...
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COASTAL EROSION

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 3:32 pm
This old and battered reinforced metal piling looks like it is suffering from erosion. I had taken a series of  photographs of this structure with sepia toning in mind. Filey, North Yorkshire, England. From my Traces from along the Edge Project, 2002-. Copyright of all images displayed upon this bl...
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THE LOCK

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 12:00 pm
The Lock Gates at the southern end of the Marina. One cold and winter evening. The Marina, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From a personal project about this area, 2007-. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All rights r...
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NOTICEBOARD

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 1:31 pm
'THE DOOR OPENS INTO HER FLAT AND INSTANTLY I'M OVERWHELMED BY THE FRAMED PHOTOS COVERING HER WALLS' Squinting through the peephole, I'm startled by the sight of an eyeball pressed up to the other side. The giant retina then retreats and the form of a large man in a fleece jacket appears. 'Yes?' I ...
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LIGHT TO DARK

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 12:23 pm
I like the simple nature of this sepia toned monochrome print and the contrast between the sun shining on the water to the dark mould of a tyre track. Cleethorpes, North-East Lincolnshire, England. From my The Next Wave Project, 1995-96. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the ...
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NOTICEBOARD

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2011, 2:33 pm
Outposts: Donovan Wylie The Bradford Fellowship 2010/11 30 September 2011 - 19 February 2012 Gallery 1, National Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. A photographic exhibition by Magnum Photographer Donovan Wylie. Which looks at military architecture. He was embedded with a Canadian Army...
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OLD GANG SMELT MILL (REVISITED)

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2011, 3:01 pm
The remains of this old industrial building, off the beaten track, high up in the Dales. Old Gang Smelt Mill, The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England. From no specific project as such. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All r...
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RIVA-BELLA

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2011, 5:33 am
A black and white striped beach hut, on a fine June day on the Normandy coast. Part of the British Landing Zone (code named: Sword) on the morning of 6 June 1944. D-Day. Riva-Bella, Normandy, France. From my The Normandy Veterans - Lest We Forget Project, 1998-2002. Copyright of all images displayed...
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AT THE JUNCTION

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 3:41 pm
At the junction of Alfred Gelder Street and Lowgate, one late autumnal evening. With traffic light trails everywhere. If I did another copy of this print (I'd burn in the street lights a little more I think). Alfred Gelder Street/Lowgate, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From no specific...
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2011, 2:16 pm
The weather has changed, it's becoming colder, it's raining and the night's are closing in. So it can only mean one thing - "It's Hull Fair". Starting tomorrow evening. With 113 stalls, from hook-a-duck to bingo. 250 attractions including 5 palm reader's and 55 rides for children. Daily from 4pm un...
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THE FAIR AGAIN

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2011, 3:41 pm
From 2007 I think. The Waltzer? From one of Europe's biggest touring fairs. Nearly that time of year again. Funny how the weather has changed as well. Hull Fair, Walton Street, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From no specific project as such. Copyright of all images displayed upon this ...
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DECK CHAIRS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 3:36 pm
The British Seaside would not be the same without these essential summer items. The stripey and very colourful deck chairs. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. From my Traces from Along the Edge Project, 2003-. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor ...
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THE FAIR

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2011, 3:53 pm
It's nearly that time of year again. An image from the annual "Hull Fair". Which was formerly the famous "Nottingham Goose Fair". Held on Walton Street in Hull every October for more years than I can remember. Hull Fair, Walton Street, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From no specific pr...
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NAKED TREES

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2011, 2:28 pm
Bare trees (no leafs). Illuminated by street lightening, and surrounded by wooden benches, cobbled stone pavements and brick walls. Near the Minerva Public House, The East side of the Marina, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Tree Stories Project, 2002- Copyright of all images dis...
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BRIDGE AND DOME

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 5:29 am
The well-known dome of St. Paul's stands out against the evening sky. At the far end of this more recent capital landmark. The Millennium Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England. From no specific project as such. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive prope...
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REEDS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 1:25 pm
Reeds in a Lake. Nothing more, nothing less. Filey Dams Nature Reserve, Filey, North Yorkshire, England. From no specific project as such. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All rights reserved.
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BATTLE OF BRITAIN MONUMENT

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2011, 11:56 am
A triptych of images of this splendid sculpture by the British Sculptor - Paul Day. It is a Memorial to all the Pilots who lost their life in "The Battle of Britain" in the summer of 1940, during WWII. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few". Victoria Embankment...
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THE RNLI HUMBER LIFEBOAT

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 5:43 pm
The RNLI (Arun Class) Humber Lifeboat on the slipway. Get's a good power-jet washing down of it's hull and keel to rid it of any unwanted debris, such has barnacles etc. Alexandra Docks, Grimsby, South Humberside, England. From my In the Wake of the Bow Project, 1994-95. Copyright of all images disp...
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GROYNES

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2011, 2:31 pm
A sepia toned print. The weather beaten remains of wooden groynes and attached remnants of fishing nets. Groynes are/were part of the sea defences for that particular stretch of beach/coast that helped slow down coastal erosion. Spurn Point, East Yorkshire, England. From my Coming at me in Waves Pro...
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TREE REFLECTIONS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2011, 2:07 pm
Trees are reflected in this stream (or to be precise 'Clough'). A polarising filter was fitted to the camera lens for this shot. The Hope Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire, England. From my Tree Stories Project, 2002-. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property ...
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RUST

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2011, 4:16 pm
Another monochrome photographic print that has been sepia toned. A section of metal cladding over a bridge. Which has rusted over the course of time and due to the effect of adverse weather conditions. Barmston Drain, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From my Barriers Project,...
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WAREHOUSE DOORS

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Aug 29, 2011, 3:35 pm
A sepia toned print of some old warehouse doors. A old warehouse on the West Bank of the River Hull. There used to be many of these buildings, but heavy bombing during the Second World War, demolition and modernisation means there are only a handful left now. This building was demolished after an ar...
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URBAN DECAY

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2011, 3:18 pm
A old weather-worn and dilapidated store front, in this run-down area of town. Humber Street, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, England. From a personal project about the area, 2007-. Copyright of all images displayed upon this blog spot are the exclusive property of Trevor David Betts. All rights...
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WILLOW BARK DETAIL

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2011, 4:24 am
No this is not an image from my Tree Stories Project. I was just photographing things and places so that I could do some toning with the finished print. This is a Willow Tree blowing in the wind. The sepia toner brings out the detail and tonal depth in the bark. The Boothferry Road area, Kingston up...
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PAINTING THE LINE

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Aug 18, 2011, 2:10 pm
A Ship Yard Worker paints the white coloured line that separates the two distinctive colours of the RNLI Humber Lifeboat's hull. During bi-annual Hull and Keel cleaning and repainting in dry dock. Barnacles and other debris that accumulates below the waterline upon the hull and keel can affect the b...
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ANOTHER MISTY DAY

Trevor David B. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2011, 3:50 pm
A lone wooden boat lies stranded upon the beach. A damp, wet and misty morning on the North East Coast. In fact if you want to see a totally different example of this particular image then take a look at my sepia and selenium toned print of the same image that is depicted above. It's the 29th of Apr...
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About Me

I am a UK-Based Photographer and Darkroom Technician who uses film to take photographs of a fine-art, documentary, landscape and still-life nature. Mainly monochrome and toned images. On my photoblog you will see featured images from several of my projects including The Normandy Veterans, The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute's Humber Lifeboat Station and Crew.

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