After careers both in the Royal Navy and technology, I’m rewiring life for something new — exploring photography, technology, and the hidden stories of retired life.
Brendan Barry is a photographer, educator and camera builder whose creative photographic practice combines elements of construction, education, performance and participation.
A Tale of Transformation: Regent's Canal and Its Historic Gasometers
Once upon a time, the towering gasometers along Regent's Canal in East London were essential to the city's industrial landscape. These colossal structures stored gas that fuelled the bustling metropolis during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Travel photography has a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of photography itself. From its inception in the 19th century, travel photography has played a crucial role in documenting and sharing the world's diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples.
Through Nature's Lens: The Entwined Legacy of Henry Bartle Frere
Nestled in the verdant embrace of Whitehall Gardens in London stands a statue that speaks volumes in its silent bronze cast and the conversation it seems to hold with the ancient tree that frames it.
On a river bus in Venice, where the waterways are the streets bathed in the light and shadow of an ever-unfolding narrative, I captured a moment that feels like it's been plucked from the cinematic universe.
A Glimpse into the Aftermath: Reflecting on the 2011 London Riots
The 2011 London riots, which unfolded over several days in early August, were a manifestation of underlying social tensions, precipitated by a specific incident and escalated into widespread civil unrest.
A Moment of Pride: Honouring Naval Excellence in the Heart of Gibraltar
On a day etched with sunlight amidst the hallowed docks of Gibraltar's storied naval yard, a photograph from 1977 captures a moment of pure military pageantry.
Capturing the Nocturnal Majesty: The Joys and Challenges of Urban Night Photography
In the velvety cloak of night, urban landscapes transform into an entirely different realm where the play of light and shadow casts a magical spell on iconic landmarks.
