By comparison with other You Tube photographers who talk their work up Steve, you mostly talk your work down and I think that's unmerited. And yes it's wet in this country, but rain brings clouds and sometimes rainbows which I very fortuitously benefitted from yesterday. And if you are not there, you aren't getting the shot at all.

good video and photos there steve really like the stacked chairs and old buildings.

Thanks as ever Steve. You're probably aware that Newton & Ellis are closing down at the end of the year apparently. Just sent my Compur 1 shutter to be serviced by them....😉

Again lot of excellent photos - thanks for sharing.

Hello Mr Steve! What’s so interesting to me is when you were walking around the dock area, 6:02 and mentioned that it’s been shot to death and that it would be impossible to get an original photo there. I’m from the US and seen SO many of your videos for years now, I’ve never seen that area before In any context. What’s fascinating to me is that you can be in a comfortable place that you assume the world has seen over and over, but in fact the photographs and videos you share are the first ever visuals of that location to so many people around the world. Although I did love your deviation away from the docks to another side of the area because you executed wonderful abstract visuals with the telephoto. You’ve given me a thought, what photographs would you take of that exact same area if you were going to shoot for someone who’s never seen anything like that area once? But then again I’m only inspired by what photos you did share (the insane layering in the church, and honest thoughts on the thrift shop you’ve been puzzled how to frame which is universally relatable) ((my thought on the thrift shop is a medium or large format vertical tilt shift of the shop compared to the other taller buildings from up the street!)) As always, your work and mental honesty cut through all the KZbin noise, and it’s invaluable to a fellow photographer. Thanks Steve!

Interesting how one person’s perspective of what’s good or not is different for various observers. For example, your drain pipe shot I quite liked. Probably it depends in part on how many similar images one has composed?

As much as I enjoy your walks and images of the Wales countryside (I really want to visit), I must admit that there are also quite interesting images to be had in the urban landscape. These offerings stretch my view of worthwhile possibilities. Well done, and thank you. And as always, you inspire me to spend more time with BW, whether film or digital.

I've just switched from the Rolleiflex SL66 to the Bronica SQ. I love this camera and lenses and I prefer the electronic shutter. Ok.. They are not Zeiss lenses, but the Pros are much more than the Cons.

I will concur on the grimness oop North Steve. Just back from a weekend in Liverpool and the weather was Dire, at best! One of my favourite prints, which is up on the wall, is of Ladies Chapel in the Anglican Cathedral. HP5 on an overcast day in 5x4, was a good combination on the day. Cracking wander around town Steve😁 Cheers Diz

Some very nice images indeed. I like rainy day shooting if the clouds have some variety not just plain grey, it suits urban landscapes. But have to be mentally and equipment prepared to enjoy being out on such a day. Montreal Old Port also has nice variety of old and new architecture, including a ferris wheel. I like the image with just a bit of its arc. You're probably familiar with Frederick Evans images of cathedrals, the way he finds the light is very inspiring. Cheers and thanks for another fun video!

Without a doubt one of the most useful 'training' videos I've seen. Thankyou!

Great video steve ,brought back lots of great memories when I saw where I worked back in the 80's 35 Bridgewater street , I had to pause the video ,couldn't believe it was were I worked for 7 years before moving away. My best buddy owned it and sadly passed away a number er of years ago so made the video even more poignant, many thanks

Don't be too disheartened, some really great images there. Love the chairs.

I always enjoy your urban photography Steve, as it’s my preferred milieu. It’s hard to see the same locations with a new eye, but that’s what makes photography fun!

I've only been there once and it was a wedding anniversary treat for my wife, not a photography trip. Like you, I enjoyed the modern buildings, some fabulous geometric reflections to be had.

Nice stuff there!

Very impressive Steve. I love the old church and color would ruin it. The stain glass maybe color but the black and white were great.

What a great video, Steve! You capture not only the atmosphere but also a bit of that classic British attitude to the weather. I think you are a great urban photographer, and I love your abstracts. Sometimes, a bad weather day can make you work harder for your images. I love your honesty and practical approach.

I like the B/W footage very much and very nice images too. Thanks for another enjoyable episode Steve.

I think you are being too critical of your photos. I see goodness in them all. Are some better than others? Yes...but that's just the nature of photography. Hardly what I'd describe as rubbish. You are a great photographer!

I love your photos! The abstract black and white are excellent and pleasing to look at.

Some photographic ideas: #1 long exposure of the ferris wheel, blurring the motion making it look like a Catherine wheel. #2 Very long exposure making the people disappear and the streets become deserted under a surreal sky. Night photography on a tripod of some of those places might also have some fine art or abstract qualities.

The Liverpool trips are always fascinating!

I love the 2nd photo of the stacked up chairs in the cathedral (at 1:20), wonderfully graphic, it seems like a detail of the NY Chrysler building !

I liked the ones with the chairs. Digital has some pretty convincingly grain-looking noise in the image, like the one with the single candle. I don't really have a digital camera so I was surprised.

thank you for the inspiration. The image at 1:23 is outstanding in my estimation.

Really enjoyed these images Steve.

I think you came away with some really nice images, Steve. I am looking more these days at the architectural abstract possibilities. Got some church pews not long ago, but they also had some racks of stacked chairs about for an up coming event, and I did not think to explore them. Not a wonderful day out weather wise for you, but not a wasted day either, in my opinion. Cheers.

Love the critical eye you apply to your work … although I think you are extremely hard on yourself

Love the abstract pictures in the church, but my favorite is the modern buildings abstract at 6:22. Great work Steve!

Aw come on Steve you know how you love cloudy overcast days!! You forgot the XP2 which would have easily swallowed the most difficult images! I love your work and take ideas from you regularly. David

Awesome! Was out in Liverpool a couple of Sundays ago. It was raining then too :)

Great pictures! And lovely vibe as usual. Thanks!

Yup, my last visit to the largest local church resulted in very similar semi abstract shots. I’d gone with an idea for a shot I fancied in the crypt chapel but, as is now often the problem, too much extraneous modern detritus 🙄🤷‍♂️😫👍📸

Thanks for sharing your mixed feelings on this photography walk. Probably something every photographer has experienced -- at least I know I have (bad weather, subjects you think you know all too well). So nice that I am not alone..

I've done my forays into urban and street photography... It's hard on days like that, almost as though the tarmac and paving slabs suck any joy out. My favoured solution was often to drag a model along and produce some really 'dark' images. So to produce the shots you have must have taken some discipline and fortitude!

The images from the cathedral were very interesting because a large fraction of them looked art-deco, which is fascinating for a setting that is ancient.

You have very creative eye to get great shots Mr. Steve O´Nions.

On the basis that a good photographer can get an average of two or three good images worth the bother from a roll 36 (and digital) you did great on a rainy day, and one in particular. But on a rainy day I’d rather go into the woods and contemplate my navel and urban photography can go to hell.

Great pix - great photo walk!!!

Reading the title for this video, I instantly out on "KLF - Its Grim Up North".

Superb shots! Even the drain pipes! Full of soul, being film, and oozing tiredness. Love it.

Très beau reportage ! Ambiance extra ! Et votre approche de la street photo est exactement celle que j'aime ! magnifiques photos !

I had thought from your previous video that these well travelled paths would be ideal for the Xpan rather than a woodland setting ? (If you haven't sold it on yet). Fantastic abstracts here though. Bloody lovely Sir !

As a landscape only photographer myself I can really appreciate your skill & efforts here, Steve. The images at 2:00 - 3:55 - 7:15 were all excellent. Thanks for sharing the video.

Familiar location + poor weather = big photo challenge. You still managed to find some interesting perspectives and nice images Steve, so kudos for that. The most enjoyable part of the outing might have been the cooked breakfast in the cafe?

Lovely images and a great walkabout. That's one of my favorite things to do - just walk around a town or city and grab images of things that catch my eye. Makes me want to visit Liverpool someday.

Hi Steve, thanks for the video. I have not heard anyone mention Escher's art in a long time. Cheers!

Absolutely loved it, and those images. These are exactly what I strive to produce when I visit the ever rainy city centre Manchester. Brilliant imagery and compositions.

Great images!