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Colin Baterip
@parallel-imagery.com
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Photographer and Traveller.

Shooting mainly in BW, Tonal landscapes exploring duality and revelation. Fine Art Black & White Photography of the monumental and the muted. https://www.instagram.com/parallel.imagery/
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Welcome to Parallel-Imagery.
I create tonal black & white landscapes and cityscapes that explore the dialogue between light, shadow, and scale.

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A dark and moody long exposure photograph showing the ruins of a 12th century Church under a dark cloudy sky.
January 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Alaskan Tracks. I shot this a few miles south of Anchorage, I waited ages for a train but no luck.
#Blackandwhitelandscape #snowcovereredmountains #longexposure #Railwaytracks
A sweeping black and white landscape photograph by the photographer Colin Baterip. With railway tracks running through the image from front right and curving to back left, the background are a number of stunning snow covered mountains. A long exposure has made the water in in front of them very smooth and its all covered by a wonderful cloudy sky.
January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Skeletons on the Beach. Covehithe, UK
These trees have been dead for many years yet they still stand like skeletons.
#BlackAndWhitePhotography #FineArtLandscape #moodylandscape
A moody black and white photograph in a fine art style by English photographer Colin Baterip. The scene features two dead tree trunks standing vertically out of the sand, with a smooth sea and moody, cloudy sky.
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Yosemite Valley.
#blackandwhite #Yosemite #landscapelovers
#landscapephotography #Californialandscape
#scenicphotography #anseladamsinspired
A black and white photograph capturing the serene beauty of Yosemite Valley. A gentle river winds through lush trees, leading the gaze to the majestic presence of the Sentinel in the background, masterfully composed by the English photographer Colin Baterip.
January 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Saguaro Sunset.
Taken in October in McDowell Regional Park near Pheonix.
#blackandwhite #Saguaro #scottsdale #landscapelovers
#landscapephotography #Arizonalandscape #scenicphotography #cacti #anseladamsinspired
Captivating black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, unveiling the stark beauty of McDowell Regional Park near Phenix. This expansive landscape shot features the distinctive silhouette of Saguaro cacti against a backdrop of billowing clouds, capturing the unique essence and tranquility of the desert scenery in Arizona.
January 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The Magic of Joshua Tree National Park.
I shot this image last November, and despite this being my seventh visit to JT, I still find new scenes to shoot.

#blackandwhite #joshuatree #california #landscapelovers
#landscapephotography #californialandscape #scenicphotography #cacti
Captivating black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, unveiling the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. This expansive landscape shot features the distinctive silhouette of trees and cacti against a backdrop of billowing clouds, capturing the unique essence and tranquility of the desert scenery in Joshua Tree.
January 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Foggy Morning at Yaquina Bay Bridge.
I took this a couple of years ago while I attended an Out of Oregon photography workshop. I met some awesome people and made some great memories.
#landscapephotography #phtography #blackandwhite #weather #oregon
Ethereal black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, revealing the captivating beauty of a foggy morning in Yaquina Bay. The image features a silhouetted tree in the foreground, with a large bridge disappearing into the atmospheric fog, creating a dramatic and mysterious scene that epitomizes the enchanting coastal landscapes of Oregon
January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Dinan at Night.
I took this right in the centre of the fabulous French medieval town of Dinan.
#blackandwhitephotography #fineartphotography
#dinan #France #Breton #Brittany #Medievaltown
#longexposurephotography #bwphotography
Enchanting black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the nostalgic charm of a medieval street in Dinan. This night shot showcases the timeless beauty of old buildings and vintage street lamps, creating a captivating composition that transports viewers to the romantic ambiance of this historic French town.
December 30, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Shapes of Things Before My Eyes. The famous Corn Cob buildings in Chicago.
#Chicago #Skyline #Corn_Cob_Buildings #B&W #BlackandWhite #photography #FineArt #architecture
Dynamic black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing a mesmerizing perspective looking up at the sky between the iconic corn cob buildings in Chicago. This image evokes a sense of architectural grandeur and urban beauty, showcasing the striking geometry and modernity of the city's skyline.
December 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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Chicago L - From a parking garage.
#Chicago #Train #Transit #BlackandWhite #B&W #citylovers #fineart #photography
Dynamic black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the energy of two transit trains on the Chicago L. This aerial perspective from the 12th floor of a parking garage lends a unique and striking composition, showcasing the urban rhythm and modernity of Chicago's public transportation system in a visually compelling manner.
December 14, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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Balancing Rock at Pontusval, France.
A nice long exposure just after sunrise.
#blackandwhitephotography #fineartphotography #lighthouse #pontusval #France #Breton #Brittany #coastalphotography #longexposurephotography #bwphotography
Spectacular long exposure black and white photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the ethereal beauty of Phare du Pontusval perched atop its cliff on a misty morning. The calm sea and numerous rocks and boulders in the foreground add a sense of tranquility, creating a mesmerizing composition that evokes the timeless charm of this coastal beacon in Brittany.
December 12, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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A minimalist style long exposure of Berwick Lighthouse in the north-east of England.
#longexposure #fineart #photography #lighthouse #England #seascape
Minimalistic yet captivating, this long exposure blue pastel coloured photograph by English photographer Colin Baterip beautifully captures the wide seascape featuring Berwick Lighthouse on a calm sunny day. The serene composition emphasizes the simplicity and elegance of the coastal scene, showcasing the lighthouse against a tranquil backdrop in a timeless and minimalist style.
December 9, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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The L in Chicago.
It's a rainy night shot. You hear the trains way before you see them, and the way they just appear out of the dark is like a scene from a 1950s "It Came From Outer Space" movie.
#Blackandwhite #Night_photography #Chicago #Train #fineaart #city
Dramatic fine art black and white photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the intense atmosphere of an elevated transit train approaching Wabash and Adams on the Chicago L during a rainy night. The silver train, illuminated by streetlamps, becomes the focal point in this composition, creating a cinematic and atmospheric portrayal that evokes the dynamic energy of urban life in the city.
December 7, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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Another image from my home town. Tower Bridge Sunrise.
#London #Tower_Bridge #River_Thames #Sunrise #Long_exposure #Fineartphotography #redsky #citylovers
A stunning sunrise photo featuring Tower Bridge in London. Set against a beautiful red and orange sky, the English photographer Colin Baterip has used a long exposure time to create silky smooth water in a fine art style.
December 6, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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The Rising.
I took the shots of Tower Bridge in London in 2015. It wasn't until 2020 that I learned how to composite like this in Photoshop.
#London #TowerBridge #Famouslandmark #BlackandWhitePhotography #Fineart #River #UK #Travelphotography
Dramatic black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the mesmerising view of Tower Bridge from London Bridge. This composite image features Tower Bridge in various open positions during, creating a dynamic and visually stunning portrayal of the iconic bridge in motion. A unique and masterful composition that highlights the grace and grandeur of London's landmark.
December 5, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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Disappearing in Paris.
A shot I took at 2am in Paris, underneat Pont Bir Hakeim.
Elegant fine art black and white photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the architectural beauty under Pont Bir-Hakeim in Paris. The stunning bridge gracefully disappears into the distance, creating a visually compelling composition that highlights both the intricate details of the structure and the atmospheric allure of this iconic Parisian landmark.
December 3, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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Chicago Board of Trade at Night.
#Chicago_photos #Night_Photgraphy #Blackandwhite
Dynamic black and white fine art photograph by English Photographer Colin Baterip, capturing the mesmerising night scene of the Chicago Board of Trade Building from La Salle Street. This composition skillfully integrates the architectural elegance of the building with the movement of cars and the warm glow of street lights, creating a captivating and atmospheric portrayal of Chicago's urban energy.
December 2, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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Inside the Astronomical Clock in Prague.
#Photography #Black_&_White #Prague
In Prague, inside the Astronomical Clock. A black-and-white photograph showing the elevator shaft with the 4 lights on the bottom of the elevator appearing like afterburners on a rocket ship.
December 1, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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Late Night in Eguishiem, France. A beautiful cobbled street from a picturesque medieval town in eastern France.
#Photography #Night #France #Medieval #Black_white
Late Night in Eguishiem, France. A beautiful cobbled street from a picturesque medieval town in eastern France. Photographed in black and white to add atmosphere with two old streetlamps throwing their light across the street.
December 1, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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When I paint my masterpiece, it might look something like this. An image from Passy in South Eastern France featuring a sunset on Mont Blanc.
#Photography #Sunset #Mont_Blanc
Beautiful sunset colours of reds and magentas lighting up a distant Mont Blanc, with rolling hills and valleys in the forground.
December 1, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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1 Museum Place, Chicago.
November 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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Amiens Notre Dame, France.
November 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM