Grain barge, 1969

The Long Way Home - Bernard Fallon's Liverpool images

3 March to 15 July 2007

Bernard Fallon caught this bargeman having a cuppa in the docks at Liverpool. Behind him the dust from a grain elevator is caught in beams of sunlight, creating a magical effect.

"Taking photographs in Liverpool is fairly easy because most people don’t really mind. As long as dignity isn’t upset and respect is acknowledged then the average Scouser, (as long as he or she is employed) is fairly happy to be photographed.

Most of my photographs of people were taken at a nice co-operative distance, as I had realised that the closer I got, the better the picture. This was easier than might seem possible with total strangers. Just a basic 'do you mind?' or 'is it ok to take a few snaps?' And since I didn’t have any commercial motives, taking a photo or two didn’t really matter.”

Bernard Fallon

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• The long walk
• Grain barge
• Prams, Crosby
• Wedding cake
• Chimney sweep
• Tug ropes
• Cigarette
• Cathedral and chimney pots
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