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My Bristol Favourites: Barbara Evripidou
Freelance photographer Barbara Evripidou has seen Bristol through her lens for more than 20 years. Her latest project is a collaboration with the Canal & River Trust at its National Waterways Museum in Gloucester where she has been photographing historic barge Sabrina 5, originally built in Bristol in 1944. An exhibition of her images runs at the museum from July 24 to August 20.
For more information, visit www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/events/2017-07-24-the-art-of-a-steel-boat
Here are Barbara’s top-five Bristol favourites:
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The Fleece
Kampfar at The Fleece – photo by Barbara Evripidou
“I’ve seen so many amazing bands at The Fleece. The atmosphere is always great and I love that you can get right up to the stage without barriers. You get a real connection with the performers and the music. It comes under threat from time to time but thankfully keeps on going. I couldn’t imagine Bristol without its Fleece.”
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road – photo by Barbara Evripidou
“What can I say? For me, Gloucester Road is all about the fresh fruit and veg, great coffee, and so many types of food. See a pattern? I know it’s been said so many times that it’s a hub of independent shops, but it really is. A real gem of a high street. And all those independent traders selling their creations too. Brilliant.”
Wild Place
Giraffes at Wild Place – photo by Barbara Evripidou
“Every time I visit Wild Place, I see something new. It’s constantly growing and evolving. The grounds are great for exploring and the animals are always good for a photo op, although the wolves are a challenge! And the children love going too.”
Yoga
“My weekly treat for myself is going to Yogafurie on Ashley Down Road for Yoga Nidra. It’s so relaxing and always gets me a good night’s sleep afterwards. A good start to my week.”
Walking around Bristol
The view from Riverside Garden Centre looking towards Cliftonwood – photo by Barbara Evripidou
“I love Bristol. I have lived here for 20 years and never tire of walking through the city, especially as a photographer. The people, the streets and of course the waterfront. Among all the boats I’ve recently spotted a sister vessel to my photographic model Sabrina 5. It’s a small world! Sabrina 6 is the club house for the Bristol Cruising Club at Redcliffe Backs. It’s always exciting to take a different turn somewhere and find a view you never knew was there before. I did this recently at the Riverside Garden Centre, looking across to Cliftonwood. Awesome!”
Find out more about Barbara’s work at www.firstavenuephotography.com and follow her on Instagram via @much_timoria
Main photo by Freia Turland – www.ftphotography.co.uk
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