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Darren Smith Photography

@darrensmith.org.uk

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#awardwinning #photographer / #photography #business in the #NorthWest of #England. Contact the #team to discuss any #images posted or to #book us for a #shoot on our #socialmedia or our #website www.darrensmith.org.uk

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Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 2h

An #amaryllis #flower shot in the Darren Smith #Photography #DSP #studio in #Stockport. If you like what you see, get in touch and order a #print, #wallart or #poster of this #image or any of our others at www.darrensmith.org.uk #macrophotography #FlowerPhotography #decor

Amaryllis flower photographed in the Stockport studio showing decorative macro detail.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 4h

A white #chrysanthemum shot in the #darrensmithphotography #studio in #Cheshire is available as a pastel #print, #poster or #Wallart. Buy yours from this #localbusiness #photographer in #Stockport #wallartforsale. Visit www.darrensmith.org.uk for more #photography, #images and #wall #art

A white chrysanthemum photographed in studio with pastel tones and delicate petals.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 9h

A #red #rose #flower shot at the #darrensmithphotography #studio in #Stockport #Cheshire. #macrophotography #flowerphotography #flowers. Available as a #print, #poster or #wallart from here or on www.darrensmith.org.uk. #macrophotography #macro #PhotographyIsArt #artforsale #art #image

A red rose photographed in studio lighting with rich petal texture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 15h

The Former #Kowloon-#Canton #Railway Clock Tower is now used as a #tourist #location and #meetingpoint. #Image shot using #Nikon by an #awardwining #photographer / #photography #business in #England. See more #images like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #architecturephotography

Former KowloonCanton Railway Clock Tower photographed as tourist meeting point.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 21h

The #dominant St Peters #Church stands tall amongst the #flat #grass #park in #Ashton-under-Lyne. Shot in #blackandwhite using #NikonUKNordic by our lead #photographer here at #DSP. See more #images and #photography like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #blackandwhitephotography

St Peters Church in Ashton-under-Lyne standing tall in a grassy park photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23h

#free #youtube/ #video #tutorials on #photography. The 2nd #video #Tutorial gives the #basics of #Composition, #Colour #color & #Timing. It shows how it #affects your #photographs. For #teachers #students & #beginner #photographers #subscribe & #watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AqMhrVCk9Q

A second photography tutorial video covering composition, colour and timing.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The #historic quarter in #Cordoba #Spain is an excellent place to get lost amongst the winding alleys and streets. there is always somewhere to #explore like this street with bright #flowers. Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer. To see more, visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

Cordoba historic quarter photographed showing bright flowers in narrow street.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The #Eiffel Tower #TourEiffel in #Paris is an #iconic #landmark for the #city. Shot in #blackandwhite /#blancetnoir during the #evening producing a #beacon on the horizon. See more #photography like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #photographie #blackandwhitephotography

Eiffel Tower Paris photographed in black and white evening showing beacon-like landmark.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

#contemplating #thoughts whilst looking into the #sea. Who knows what they are thinking? The #mood of this #photograph is made more #expressive in #blackandwhite. #coastphotography #blackandwhitephotpgraphy. Buy a #print, #poster or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Person contemplating thoughts looking into sea photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

At #DSP we value #accuracy and #creativity in every piece of #photography we produce. We also create #bespoke #abstractart/#artistic #photographs, with #prints available. This #daffodil may be naturally #yellow, but it transforms beautifully into a bold piece of #artwork.

Daffodil photographed as abstract artwork showing bold creative transformation.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

The #apse at #Copenhagen #cathedral, #Denmark showing a fiery orange glow warming its patrons during the #winter months #PictureOfTheDay #Christian #Christianity #Europe #architecture #photography #city for more from this #photographer see www.darrensmith.org.uk or #followme

The glowing apse inside Copenhagen Cathedral.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

The #plumage colour of the #lilac breasted roller make it an easily identifiable #bird from #subsaharan #afrcan. Its a small, #agile and #vibrant #animal. It was a #privilege to see such a bird on location with the team here at #DSP #birdphotography #birding #Safari #photography

Lilac-breasted roller photographed showing vibrant plumage and subsaharan African identity.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A #closeup of the #anthers of a #beautiful #Peruvian #Lily in full bloom, with its #pollen clearly on show, shot in the #darrensmithphotography #Cheshire #studio. As the name suggests, these stunning #perennial #flowers are native to South America. #flowerphotography #macrophotography

Macro close-up of Peruvian Lily anthers showing pollen in full bloom.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A #swan moves elegantly across the #water of a #nature #reserve in #Stockport. The #reflection shows how #graceful this #bird is. We at #DSP enjoy getting close to #wildlife without interfering. Shot by a #local #awardwinning #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #birdwatching

Swan moving across water with a clear reflection.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

#Business as usual for the many #smallbusiness #stores and shops linked to this #alleyway in #Hongkong. Shot in #blackandwhite by an #awardwinning #photographer and #photography #company. Book a #commission or order #prints at www.darrensmith.org.uk #blackandwhitephotography

Hong Kong alleyway shops photographed in black and white showing small-business activity.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A #print #commissioned for a #client of #Benllech #Anglesey #NorthWales #visitwales. This was produced as a #framed #blackandwhitephoto of the #Coast of the #island. #PhotographyIsArt #art. If you are interested in this or seeing more like this, #visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

A framed black-and-white coastal print of Benllech, Anglesey, showing the shoreline and sea.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

A #blackandwhite #GreatTits #bird is often found in our #gardens around the #UK + #Europe. It will #visit looking for a #meal. #closeup #wildlife #wildlifephotography #gardenbirds #birding #photography. #NatureBeauty #naturelover #naturephotos #blackandwhitephotography

A black-and-white great tit perched on a branch, showing its shape and feather texture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

A single #Rose makes the perfect #gift, simple, bold and full of meaning. Shot on #NikonUKNordic in our #Cheshire #studio. Available now as #print, #poster or #wallartforsale at www.darrensmith.org.uk an #awardwinning #photographer and #localbusiness #flowerphotography #flowers

Single rose photographed in Cheshire studio showing simple bold meaningful gift.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

This adolescent #heron spent the day practicing catching fish in a #Stockport #nature reserve. This #wildbird practiced until getting its #meal. Shot in our #hometown near our #studio, we at #DSP always #enjoy meeting the local #wildlife. See more at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Young heron practicing fishing at a Stockport nature reserve.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

The #motorbike is the best way to #travel through the #city of #Hanoi #Vietnam, even during the #rainy #season. #Visitors to the #region will see #millions of #scooters. See more #images and #photography like this or #buy a #print #artwork or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Motorbike travel through rainy Hanoi showing millions of scooters in the region.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

For #photographic #prints, #portfolio #images, #commissions, #image #restorations and #photography #tutorials. Darren Smith #photography is an #Excellent #Choice for your needs. For more of this #localbusiness #photographer from #Stockport #Cheshire, see www.darrensmith.org.uk

A promotional message for Darren Smith Photography.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

The large #owl #butterfly warming its wings in the #sunlight amongst the #humidity of the #forest. #wildlifephotography #photo #WildlifeConservation #wildlife #photography. Buy a #art #print or #wallart #image from this #awardwinning #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Owl butterfly warming wings in sunlight within humid forest environment.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

Travelling though the #mountains and #forests of #Vietnam often includes going through many tunnels in the #rock. This #photographic #image shows a #boat exiting one of these #caves into #daylight. #photography. Buy a #print, #poster or #wallart from www.darrensmith.org.uk

Boat exiting cave into daylight showing Vietnamese mountain and forest tunnels.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

The #historic quarter in #Cordoba #Spain is an excellent place to get lost amongst the winding alleys and streets. there is always somewhere to #explore like this street with bright #flowers. Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer. To see more, visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

Cordoba historic quarter photographed showing bright flowers in narrow street.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 27/09/2026

A work #shed used to maintain the #landscape of a local #park. Often #workers use this #building to take a break from their #jobs, making #tea or being inside on a cold day. It is essential for the parks #maintenance. #blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography

A work shed used for maintaining a local park, photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

Some people like to remember lost #friends and #relatives with a #candle. These were #burning in the Franziskaner #Church in #Salzburg #Austria. #PhotographyIsArt #memories. For more #photography like this or to order a #print #image visit our #website www.darrensmith.org.uk

Candles burning inside Franziskanerkirche in Salzburg symbolising remembrance.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

We at #DSP often look for #accuracy in our #photography, showing our #creativity through our #camera. We also offer #bespoke #abstractart and #artistic #photographs, #prints and #images. These #daffodils are clearly meant to be all #yellow but turn our head #artwork

Daffodils photographed as abstract artwork showing creative interpretation.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

The #gothic #interior of #Seville #Cathedral showing the #magnificent light from the #stainedglass window on the columns of this #classic building. #PhotographyIsArt. See more #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk, an #awardwinning #photographer and #business from #Stockport

Gothic interior of Seville Cathedral with stained-glass light on columns.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

#stockportmarket and #Saint Mary's #parish #Church in #blackandwhite #bnw during a #rainy day. Both are landmarks to the #city of #Stockport #England. #streetphoto ##blackandwhitephotography #monochrome. See more #images from this #photographer, visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

Black-and-white photograph of Stockport Market Hall and Saint Marys Church on a rainy day.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

A #blackandwhite #photo of a #baby #asian #elephant #learning from the #herd during the #summer #months. shot using #NikonUKNordic #cameras at #chesterzoo1. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #conservation #blackandwhitephotography. See more #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk

A black-and-white photograph of a baby Asian elephant learning from the herd, shot using Nikon cameras.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 26/09/2026

Years of #wind and #weather have formed this #tree into the #windswept shape it holds now, this #photograph was shot in #wycollerfriends #Countrypark situated in #Lancashire #Northwest #England along a #rambling #path #PictureOfTheDay #nakedplanet for more see www.darrensmith.org.uk

A windswept tree shaped by years of weather in Wycoller Country Park.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

The Reales #Atarazanas, #Royal #Shipyards in #Seville #Spain. #Espana shot in #blackandwhite. These arches were once used to build #spanish galleys in the 13th century. See more #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome at www.darrensmith.org.uk, a UK based #photographer

Reales Atarazanas arches in Seville photographed in black and white showing historic shipyard.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

We were #extremely #privileged to visit this #garden when this Echinopsis #tubiflora was in #flower, typically this only opens at #night. Shot using #NikonUKNordic using #macro. #flowerphotography #flowers. See more #plantphotography at our #website www.darrensmith.org.uk #macrophile

Echinopsis tubiflora bloom showing delicate white petals and a long tubular centre.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

A #closeup #image of this #vibrant #orange #Gerbera #flower shot in the #darrensmithphotography #studio using #sigmaimaginguk #SigmaCorporationofAmerica #macro lenses. #flowerphotography #plantphotography #macrophotography. To see more #awardwinning #images/#photography visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

A close-up of a vibrant orange Gerbera flower photographed with a macro lens.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

#Glanogwen #Church, in #Bethesda #northwales #gonorthwales. A hidden gem within #Snowdonia / #Eryri national park #visiteryri. Shot using #NikonUKNordic. See more #images or #buy a #print, #poster or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk #photography #architecturephotography #Scenery

Glanogwen Church in Bethesda photographed showing hidden Snowdonia gem and architectural scenery.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

One of the many #garden #bird #species that visit our #homes and #parks. This #bluetit was looking for a meal. These #vibrant #birds are always #welcome near our #Stockport #studio. #birding #birdphotography. See more #wildlife #photography like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Bluetit garden bird photographed looking for meal near Stockport studio.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 25/09/2026

The intricate #decoration of the ceiling of the #mosque/#cathedral in #Cordoba (#Mezquita/#catedral) showing the #baroque and #renaissance #architecture of which the area is #famous. Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer and #photography business. Follow us or order a #print

Cordoba mosque-cathedral ceiling photographed showing baroque and renaissance decoration.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A #vibrant #Mural at the #Mahaguruomardin #Temple at the base of the #Batucaves #BatuCavesTemple in #KualaLumpur #Malaysia. This #Hindu #placeofworship is a magnificent sight full of #colour(#color). #travelphotos #photography. For more #images like this see www.darrensmith.org.uk

A vibrant mural at the Mahaguru Omardin Temple at the base of Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

#Guihu parks own #pagoda and #lake which are enjoyed by the #locals of #Xindu in the #Sichuan #province #china. This #park has enough for every #generation and is full of #pondlife such as #dragonflies #birds and #fish. #ThePhotoHour #gardenphotography #boating #photography

Guihu Parks pagoda and lake in Xindu, enjoyed by locals and filled with pond life.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A #modern view which looks like a view from the #1960s. There is an #elegance to using a #cablecar to #travel from one place to another. It gives a #vibe and shows some #amazing #scenery of southern #Asia. See more #images / #blackandwhite #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Cable car travel photographed showing elegant retro-style view and Asian scenery.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A local #woman takes time to look into our #lens in a #local #market in #Fes/#Fez #Morocco. This #lady was #happy to see our #photograph whilst she #shopped for #clothes and #fabric. Shot in #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephoto #Thephotohour #photography #streetphotography

Woman looking toward the camera in a Fes market while shopping for clothes and fabric.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Known as the #Devils #beard, this #vibrant #pink #flower is appealing to many #gardeners and #pollinators, however it is also an invasive species in many parts of the world as it grows very easily. #flowerphotography #gardenflowers #photography #macrophotography #macrohour

A vibrant pink devils beard flower, visually striking but known as an invasive species.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A #rose captured in our #Stockport #studio in #blackandwhite. this #image is for #sale as a #print, #poster or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk an award winning #photographer and #business #flowerphotography #flowers #photography #blackandwhitephotography

Rose photographed in Stockport studio in black and white available as print.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Nobody associates #onions with #flowerphotography and this #flower of a #spring #onion is an example of the #beauty of #food. Shot in the #darrensmithphotography #Cheshire #studio as part of a #series. #flowers #foodphotography. See more #images / #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Spring onion flower photographed in studio showing the beauty of food in macro.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A #giraffe looking for something to eat, shot in #blackandwhite. The #features of this #african #animal are easily #identifiable, even without #colour. Shot by an #awardwinning #Cheshire #photographer on location. See more #photos / #images like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Black-and-white giraffe photographed showing identifiable features while searching for food.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23/09/2026

An image of new #moderndesign buildings and #infrastructure on the river #Medlock in #Manchester #CityCentre #Northwest #England #moderndesign #moderndesigns #moderndesignhomes #PictureOfTheDay #blackandwhite #bnw #Monochrome for more see www.darrensmith.org.uk

Modern buildings and infrastructure along the River Medlock in Manchester.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23/09/2026

The #gothic #Seville #Cathedral is a key #structure / #architecture in the centre of #Andaluc a . Shot at #dusk by an #awardwinning #photographer and #photography #business at www.darrensmith.org.uk. See more #photographs and #images or #buy a #print or #poster at our #website

Gothic Seville Cathedral at dusk showing major architectural landmark.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Linnahall, a #derelict #building from the #sovietera on #Tallinn' #coast #Estonia. This building was originally an #amphitheatre of the #Moscow #Olympics and it now lies in #ruins and used as a #monument for #localpeople. #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #ThePhotoHour

Linnahall, a derelict Soviet-era building on Tallinns coast, now standing in ruins.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23/09/2026

The #railway #hotel in #Halifax. Many #workers in this #Yorkshire #town will stop off for a #drink before heading home. Shot in #blackandwhire using #NikonUKNordic. See more #images from this #local #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitephoto

The Railway Hotel in Halifax photographed in black and white, showing its traditional exterior.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23/09/2026

This striking #greattit was hopping through the #parks looking for a #snack. #prints, #posters and #wallart of this #photograph and other #images for sale at www.darrensmith.org.uk #Photography #DSP #birding #gardenbirds #wildlifephotography #photography

Striking great tit hopping through parks looking for a snack.