David Hawkins-Weeks

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A narrow, historic brick storefront with a dark brown wooden door and window frame covered by a black iron security grate. Two lush green trailing plants hang on either side of the window, framing the facade. Above the entrance, a weathered wooden sign features the handwritten gold script cursive text, "La plus petite maison de Bruxelles." The upper window sill functions as a small balcony packed with multiple potted plants and small decorative trees. To the right of the storefront, an open, dark alleyway sits behind an open black wrought-iron security gate, with a folded grey patio umbrella standing nearby.
Three vertical panels showing architectural details and street art from Ghent, Belgium: Left panel: A historic brick building with a prominent stepped gable facade and large wooden-framed windows. Middle panel: A large outdoor mural painted on a building side, depicting a stylized figure with a hat and patterned clothing walking downward. Right panel: An ornate multi-story building facade featuring light blue brickwork, red brick accents, and decorative arched windows with small balconies.
A white ceramic mug with a red rim filled with espresso coffee sits on a black espresso tamping mat. The inside rim of the mug has the text "Lovely day for a", and the outside features a cartoon toucan illustration. In the blurred background, an espresso tamper with a wooden handle, a dosing funnel, and other coffee gear are visible.
A high-contrast black and white photograph captures a dense, snow-covered woodland scene. Slender tree trunks and thin, vertical branches fill the frame, creating an intricate web of stark dark lines against a brilliant white background. Fresh snow clings to the tops of the branches and completely blankets the forest floor. A few thicker, dark tree trunks stand out on the left and center, anchoring the chaotic patterns of the smaller branches.
Image of a running route with text overlay saying Poringland Runner Club Run, Distance 10.35 km, Time 1h 2m, Pace 6:01 /km
A high-contrast, black-and-white photograph of a dense forest in winter. Thin, dark tree trunks and a chaotic web of bare branches stand out sharply against a bright, snow-covered ground and a stark white background. The heavy shadows and lack of gray tones create a graphic, almost abstract forest scene.
A low-angle shot of a tall, historic stone church tower stretching up toward a dark, cloudy sky. The tower is constructed from patterned flint masonry and features a large Gothic-style stained glass window at its base with detailed stone tracery. Above the window is a circular white clock face with black hands, and near the top is an arched window opening. The dramatic, vertical perspective makes the building appear imposing against the overcast, moody sky.
A black and white wide shot of a field filled with tall, dense wild grasses and crops in the foreground. In the midground, a flooded or snow-covered field forms a bright white horizontal band across the landscape, dotted with bare, leafless trees. Overcast, dark storm clouds fill the dramatic sky above.
A black and white photograph captures a row of large modern wind turbines standing on a dark, silhouetted hill against a clear sky. The turbines decrease in size from right to left, creating a strong sense of depth and perspective. A prominent bright contrail from an airplane cuts diagonally across the upper left portion of the sky, while several thin, horizontal power lines stretch across the entire frame.
A low-angle, medium close-up shot of a Black New York City police officer, captured in sharp black and white by Gordon Parks. He stands tall, looking thoughtfully toward the upper left, away from the camera. He wears a formal, double-breasted uniform coat with polished buttons, a high collar pinned with numbers, and a peaked cap displaying a badge. A large shield-shaped badge is pinned to his chest. The background shows the brick facade of a multi-story city building with prominent metal fire escapes.
Image of a running route with text overlaid saying Poringland Runners Club Run, Distance 8.07 km, Time 44m 47s, Pace 5:33 /km
A black and white landscape photograph captures a rocky shoreline under a dark, overcast sky. The foreground is filled with a dense collection of smooth, wet rocks of various sizes scattered across a tidal pool or shallow water. Patches of dark seaweed cling to the rocks and float on the water's surface. In the midground, the calm sea stretches horizontally toward a distant, dark jetty or rocky outcrop. The horizon is low beneath a heavy, moody layer of clouds that dominates the upper half of the frame, creating a somber and tranquil atmosphere.
A black and white photograph captures several modern wind turbines scattered across a series of dark, rolling hills under a dark, gradient sky that is lighter near the horizon.
Colour Lomography photo of cumulus clouds against a blue sky
A high-angle, black and white photograph captures a wide crop field sloping gently down toward a rugged coastline under a vast, overcast sky.In the foreground and middle ground, a dense field of tall grass or grain fills the lower half of the frame, showing subtle textures from the wind. The field ends at a dark line of low trees and coastal shrubbery that fringes the shore. To the right, the sea stretches toward the horizon, its surface textured with small, dark waves. On the left, the coastline curves inward to form a shallow bay, bordered by rolling hills and distant fields that rise gently into the background. The expansive sky is filled with a dense, smooth layer of grey clouds, creating soft, diffused lighting across the entire landscape.
A low-angle, wide shot shows a modern highway under a dramatic, overcast sky filled with heavy grey and white clouds. In the foreground, a smooth asphalt road with a solid white line curves slightly. It is bordered by a long, light grey concrete barrier. Along the barrier, several cars and a white van drive in the distance. Two sleek, modern white wind turbines stand tall against the sky. One turbine is clearly visible in the mid-ground on the right. The other is further away on the left, partially hidden by the highway structure. The overall mood is cool, atmospheric, and slightly industrial.
A black and white photograph captures a wide, still harbour under a heavy, overcast sky. In the foreground, two dark mooring ropes curve outward from the bottom corners, leading the eye toward the centre. Further back, a cluster of small, inflatable dinghies floats in a loose row across the calm water. In the distant background, a stone harbour wall with a small lighthouse structure is visible on the left, while low, dark hills frame the right side of the horizon under a dense blanket of clouds.
Image of a running route in Cornwall with text overlaid saying: Classic Quarter Pairs Relay, Distance: 32.74 km, Time: 4h 47m, Elev Gain: 1,034m
A dramatic, black and white photograph captures a distant tidal island under a dark, stormy sky. The island rises to a peaked hill topped with an ancient castle. Sunlight breaks through a small opening in the heavy overcast clouds, casting a bright, shimmering reflection onto the choppy waters in the foreground. The mainland coastline is faintly visible as a dark strip on the horizon behind the island.
A warm, sepia-toned image featuring a top-down view of a dark cup of coffee in a white ceramic mug with ridges. Bold, stylized orange text superimposed over the mug reads, "COFFEE IS A LANGUAGE IN ITSELF." Just below the mug, the name "JACKIE CHAN" is written in the same bold font. Small white text in the bottom right corner credits the background image with "Photo: CC David Hawkins-Weeks."
Image of a cycling route with text overlaid saying: Strava Morning Ride, Distance 67.64 km, Time 2h 39m, Elev Gain 458 m
An overhead, slightly angled shot shows a white ceramic Guinness mug sitting on a dark, rustic wooden surface in bright sunlight. The mug features a red rim and the classic "Lovely day for a GUINNESS" slogan printed in red on the interior. On the exterior, a colorful illustration depicts the iconic Guinness toucan perched on a weather vane, balancing a pint of stout on its beak. A black coffee fills the bottom of the mug, and a long shadow stretches across the wooden planks to the left.
A low-angle, landscape-oriented instant photo of bare tree branches against a hazy, dark sky. The branches, silhouetted and delicate, reach from the left toward the center, with small, pale buds visible on the tips. The lighting is moody and cool, with a faint, soft glow in the background.
Image of a running route with text overlaid saying: Poringland Runners Club Trail Run, Distance 9.34 km, Time 54m 28s, Pace 5:50 /km
Image of a cycling route with text overlaid saying: Morning Ride, Distance 36.75 km, Time 1h 27m, Elev Gain 256 m
Image of a running route with text overlaid saying: Classic Quarter Trail Training (including Colney parkrun), Distance: 29.3 km, Time 3h 8m, Pace 6:27 /km
Black and white instant Lomography photo of a vertically trailing plant on the left hand side and the sharp sunlight through a window reflected against a wall just to the right of the plant.
A grainy, black-and-white street photograph captures a woman and two young girls standing on a city sidewalk. The girl on the left wears a patterned dress and a confused expression, while the girl on the right, in a dark dress with a white collar, sticks her tongue out. The woman in the center wears a floral dress and holds a paper bag, looking directly at the camera with a stern expression. In the blurred background, several figures walk along the distant sidewalk.
An rectangular photograph shows a silhouetted pier or jetty stretching across a calm body of water under a warm, glowing sunset. The sky transitions from a soft purple at the top to a bright, hazy yellow near the horizon where the sun has set. The water in the foreground is dark with gentle ripples reflecting the orange light. Several small birds are perched along the top of the pier's dark silhouette.
A side-profile view of a sleek, vintage black car parked on a city street. Through the open driver's side window, a young Black man in a tan jacket looks directly at the camera with a calm, steady expression. The dark, polished body of the car reflects the surrounding urban environment, and the soft, natural light highlights the textures of the vehicle and the man's face.
An impressionistic, street-level photograph taken through a glass window during a snowy day in New York City. In the foreground, a translucent "PULL" sign is affixed to the bottom right of the glass, its reflection slightly obscuring the scene.Through the hazy, condensation-streaked window, two figures in dark winter coats are visible against a backdrop of thick snow and city buildings. On the left, a woman in a heavy, textured coat walks toward the right, her profile softly blurred. To her right, another figure stands near a blue USPS mailbox, bent slightly forward. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by cool whites, grays, and blacks, with a single pops of red from a distant vehicle and the "PULL" sign lettering. The composition has a painterly, voyeuristic quality, characteristic of the style of Saul Leiter.
Square colour photo of a half-finished cup of espresso coffee in a white cup and saucer on a brown polka dot table cloth. Overlaid in writing is the quotation: "If it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever." David Letterman
Square black and white photo of two bare trees against a mostly cloudy sky
This black and white image depicts a narrow alleyway framed by a stone wall on one side and an ornate metal fence on the other. The scene is characterized by high-contrast lighting, with sharp, elongated shadows cast by the metal fence across the paved ground.
Image of a running map showing words overlaid: BADASS Runners Club Trail Rub, Distance 28.30 km, Time 3h 0m, Pace 6:23 /km
A square-format, high-contrast black-and-white photograph by Vivian Maier. On the left, a massive, ornate metal gate featuring intricate scrollwork and floral patterns fills the foreground. In the center, a nun sits alone in a deep, dark alcove between building walls. She wears a traditional black habit and white wimple, looking downward with a weary expression while holding a dark handbag and a long rosary with a visible crucifix. To the right, the scene opens to a bright city street where two mid-century cars are parked in front of a stone building with large, rectangular windows. The sharp transition between the dark shadows of the alcove and the bright sunlight on the pavement creates a dramatic, moody atmosphere.
Colour landscape photo of water in a dock surrounded by buildings in the background, mostly red brick, with a tower in the centre against a clear sky with a setting sun. Pontoons for moorings angle inwards from the right in the foreground. The atmosphere is one of a calm, warm evening
Square colour photo of half a cake on a pink and blue plate with a stainless steel knife in the foreground
Map of a running route
Colour photo of the dock area of Liverpool at late evening light against a clear dark blue sky. A set of silver buildings is positioned on the left and a ferris wheel on the right, all reflected in the rippling water in the foreground
Colour quadtych of the coloured windows inside a modern cathedral. Top left shows the colours reflecting from a roof light across the roof structure. Middle left shows a red vertical window with light pouring in. Bottom left shows a statue of Christ against a concrete wall with two sets of vertical windows either side and light shining through. Righthand photo shows four horizontal windows shining green light onto the corner of the wall
Square colour photo of a bag of coffee beans with a blue label on a Manila bag against a background showing a coffee machine
Colour photo of a ferris wheel lit up from floodlights against a dark blue sky & the last rays of a setting sun
Black and white Holga photo of a shingle beach looking directly towards the sun with the dome of a power station on the centre of the horizon and the sunlight reflecting off the sea on the left
Colour photo of tree with pink blossom against a clear blue sky
Square colour photo of an espresso coffee in a black and white cup and saucer with a spoon set on a wooden table. The quotation overlaid in yellow reads: “Your life will always be better off when you concentrate on the simplest joys of life like drinking a cup of coffee!” Mehmet Murat Ildan
Black and white photo of a row of beach huts along the right hand side and the sea on the left and with a metal rail running through the middle of the photo against a slightly cloudy and sunny sky
Black and white landscape photo of a sweep of trees running from the left overlooking a clear water lake against a slightly cloudy sky
Black and white triptych of three square Holga photos: the photo on the left shows three columns supporting a roof against a clear sky with tree leaves on the left; the middle photo shows ornate diamond-shaped geometric tiling on the floor and a column on the left, leading to a door way with a woman and child sitting around the corner; the photo on the right shows an ornate doorway with tiling around the edges and details wood carving the door
Map of a running route showing the route in red and with the following wording overlayed: BADASS Runners Club Run, Distance 21.48km, Time 2h 7m, Pace 5:57 /km
Black and white Holga photo of a sand and shingle beach with the sea on the left and a low cliff on the right and a few figures walking along the beach towards the horizon
Black and white Holga photo of the silhouette of a dead tree in the centre, surrounded by dark bushes and a cloudy sky
Square black and white photo of a silver coffee pot and a white cup of black coffee shot from above against a black background with a quotation overlaid in yellow writing: “Stay Calm, Stay Covered, Stay Considerate, Stay Cautious & Stay Caffeinated.” By Loren Weisman
Black and white Holga photo of a sand and shingle beach looking directly towards the sun with the sunlight reflecting off the sea on the left and a low cliff on the right
Square colour photo of blossom against a blue sky
Square colour photo of an espresso coffee in a cup and saucer with spoon on a wooden table. Over the top id a quotation saying "SOMETIMES SUCCESS IS SIMPLY BEING ABLE TO DRINK AN ENTIRE CUP OF COFFEE WHILE IT'S STILL HOT." BY TANYA MASSE
Black and white Holga photo of a bare winter tree in silhouette against a cloudy and grey sky
Map of a running route showing a distance of 9.82 km and a pace of 5:35 /km
Black and white Holga photo of a lone fishing boat with its bow towards the left of the photo, beached on the shingle, with the sea and a clear sky behind