Introducing Karl Newton - a photographer with a real passion for Birmingham

FreeTimePays is delighted to welcome Karl as a contributor at FreeTimePays.

Hello all

There has been a delay until now, but, I am finally online and part of this community.

My name is Karl W Newton and I am a brummie photographer with.a growing reputation.  I started dedicating myself to my art officaly in 2017 and since then I have held 2 solo exhibitions in the city, been published in one of the big national magazines, had my work featured on ITV central news 3 times, sold several pieces of my work, been commisoned to produce work, become an offical stock contributor for Getty, ShutterStock & Dreamstime and recently published my first photography book.

Looking forward to connecting with you guys alot more moving forward , below are a selection of my favourite photographs from the last 6 months or so

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The wonderful colour changes of Autumn

Karl 'people with passion' shares his wonderful Autumnal photography. The beautiful rich vibrant colours of Autumn.

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 Birmingham - Worcester Canal, Edgbaston

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Swanshurst Park, Birmingham

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Moseley Park and Pool, Birmingham

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 Birmingham - Worcester Canal, Edgbaston

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Swanshurst Park, Birmingham

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 Birmingham - Worcester Canal, Edgbaston

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Temple Row, Birmingham

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Brueton Park, Solihull, West Midlands

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Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham 

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Moseley Park and Pool, Birmingham

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Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green, Birmingham

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Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

Green spaces - Hidden Gems!

Take a look at some of the Inner City green spaces we have, from the Secret Garden - Birmingham Library, St Philips Cathedral, Centenary Square to St Paul's Square in the Jewellery Quarter. All Hidden Gems!

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Eastside Park Birmingham

Eastside Park is located in the Eastside of Birmingham.

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Sunset & Moonlit Parks Birmingham

Sunset and Moonlit Parks are situated in Birmingham. They were designed as part of a local regeneration project. there is  Moonlit Park this is home to a play area for children and has a wildflower meadow, while Sunset Park has an outdoor events space.

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Cannon Hill Park - Birmingham

More of my photography taken at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.

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Peace Gardens Birmingham

St Thomas' Peace Garden ( the Peace Gardens) is a small public park, situated in Birmingham, it symbolises peace and is a  memorial to all those killed in armed conflict.

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A visit to Sandwell Valley Country Park

A collection of photography taken on a trip to Sandwell Valley Country Park on Saturday 1st June 2019

On Saturday 1st June 2019, I took a trip to the beautiful Sandwell Valley Country Park and in particular Dartmouth Park and then the walk through, over the M5 bridge, to Priory Woods and ruins.

The Priory Woods area is where Sandwell Hall once stood on the site of a former priory and surrounding land.  The foundation ruins of the Priory are still standing and are truly a sight to be seen and experienced.

Here are some of my photographs I took during my visit.

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A collection of my photography taken at Edgbaston Reservoir

A collection of my photogtaphy taken at Edgbaston Reservoir over the last 12 months.

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A journey through Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

Some of my photography from the popular Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham. Cannon Hill Park covers 250 acres consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas.

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An evening trip to Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham

On the lovely Friday evening on 31st May 2019 I decided to take a trip to one of my favourite evening time haunts....Edgbaston Reservoir

On the lovely Friday evening on 31st May 2019 I decided to take a trip to one of my favourite evening time haunts....Edgsbaston Reservoir.  

I enjoyed taking in golden hour during my near on 2 mile walking route around the site, photographs below.

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Photography taken in Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham

Some of my photographs taken at Lickey Hills Country Park.

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Back catalogue of photographs for Moseley private Park & Pool

Photographs of Moseley private Park & Pool

Please note the park is privately keyed, but, the last Saturday of every month is a set open day and there are regular open days throughout the year, as well as 1 day trail keys avaiable

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