EXPLORING NORWICH


A few weeks ago I joined a group of other local photographers on Illuminates photowalk in Norwich. A few of us jumped on the train, and others met us at the station before we went for an explore with Lewis leading the way.


We walked along the river path from the station, visited the cathedral, the cobbled streets around Elm Hill, along Pottergate before heading over to the plantation gardens.


We were treated to some beautiful sunshine and blue sky, which is always a winner for me!


I have recently upgraded to a Canon R6, and finally got myself a 'dispo lens' (thanks insta - fully influenced!!) so I took those out to play about. The dispo lens is basically a lens from an old disposable camera set in a 3D printed case made to fit the Canon body.


I have fond memories of shooting with disposable cameras back in the day, and thought this set up might bring some kind of nostalgic vibes.. without the cost of developing the film.


It was fun to play about with. It's fixed focus, F10, so I had to engage my brain a little as I usually shoot around F2-5, but once I'd set it up, it felt pretty much like a point and shoot camera.


I'm not sure how often I'll use it, but I quite like it as a bit of a playful don't-want-to-think-too-much addition to my camera bag... It's also REALLY light which is a bonus too!!


I've added some of the photos I took on the day below.

People waiting to cross a city street intersection on a sunny day in an urban neighborhood.
A boat moored in an urban canal with brick townhouses in the background, framed by drooping willow branches.
Moored canal boats line the tranquil waterway with overhanging trees along Little Venice in London on a sunny day.
Bright sunlight streams through drooping willow tree branches creating a dreamy backlit nature scene.
Vintage street lamp post with decorative lantern head against purple sky with green tree branches in background.
Red brick wall exterior with white framed window and blue wooden door showing classic architectural details.
Historic brick house with bay windows and white entrance columns surrounded by trees and greenery.
A bright blue door with classical white columns and a fanlight sits atop brick steps with white metal railings.
A charming blue cottage with white trim features a gabled roof, brick chimney, and lattice trellis against a pink house next door.
Elegant blue Georgian door with white columns and a vaulted archway set against an ivy-covered stone facade.
Sun glows through delicate autumn leaves against a soft cloudy sky, creating a dreamy backlit effect.
Traditional red British Royal Mail post box mounted against an old stone wall with a house in the background.
Tourists walk through a gothic arched corridor with vaulted ceilings in Westminster Abbey's historic cloisters.
Black and white photograph of a gothic cathedral cloister with vaulted ceilings and stone columns forming a long corridor.
A silhouetted figure walks through a Gothic archway into a sunlit courtyard where people gather in the background.