2020 has been a crazy year to be a documentary photographer.
From the Coronavirus lockdown to Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion demonstrations, I captured just under 12,000 images this year.
Here are some of my favourites: THREAD
From the Coronavirus lockdown to Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion demonstrations, I captured just under 12,000 images this year.
Here are some of my favourites: THREAD
JANUARY • KEYNSHAM
Local Extinction Rebellion groups from Bath, Bristol and surrounding villages come together to protest the proposed expansion of Bristol Airport.
Local Extinction Rebellion groups from Bath, Bristol and surrounding villages come together to protest the proposed expansion of Bristol Airport.
FEBRUARY • BRISTOL
Greta Thunberg marches through a cold and rainy Bristol with an estimated 30,000 supporters, calling on governments to take action against climate change.
(She catches me taking her photo.)
Greta Thunberg marches through a cold and rainy Bristol with an estimated 30,000 supporters, calling on governments to take action against climate change.
(She catches me taking her photo.)
MAY • LONDON ROAD, BATH
Extinction Rebellion activists call on the public and leaders to #BuildBackGreen after the pandemic, as road traffic reaches record lows in many cities during lockdown.
Extinction Rebellion activists call on the public and leaders to #BuildBackGreen after the pandemic, as road traffic reaches record lows in many cities during lockdown.
3rd JUNE • CENTRAL BATH
A small #BlackLivesMatter march marks the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis days earlier. Local people of colour share their experiences with a diverse crowd outside the Guildhall, before the group marches to kneel at the Royal Crescent.
A small #BlackLivesMatter march marks the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis days earlier. Local people of colour share their experiences with a diverse crowd outside the Guildhall, before the group marches to kneel at the Royal Crescent.
6th & 7th JUNE • BRISTOL & BATH
Larger protests take place in Bath and Bristol as the global Black Lives Matter movement picks up pace.
In Bristol, on Sunday 7th, the statue of Edward Colston is pulled down. Robert, a young black man, climbs to stand on its plinth.
Larger protests take place in Bath and Bristol as the global Black Lives Matter movement picks up pace.
In Bristol, on Sunday 7th, the statue of Edward Colston is pulled down. Robert, a young black man, climbs to stand on its plinth.
16th JULY • PULTENEY BRIDGE, BATH
At the crack of dawn, Extinction Rebellion activists in kayaks attach banners to the iconic Georgian landmark in the centre of Bath, drawing the attention of tourists.
They read: 'Climate Crisis / We're Up Sh*t Creek / Build Back Better'
At the crack of dawn, Extinction Rebellion activists in kayaks attach banners to the iconic Georgian landmark in the centre of Bath, drawing the attention of tourists.
They read: 'Climate Crisis / We're Up Sh*t Creek / Build Back Better'
11th AUGUST • BATH
As the pandemic continues and live entertainment remains closed, theatres and venues across the country light up red in a signal of distress and an urgent plea for government support.
As the pandemic continues and live entertainment remains closed, theatres and venues across the country light up red in a signal of distress and an urgent plea for government support.
16th AUGUST • BRISTOL
Further Black Lives Matter protests continue in Bristol, organised by the @AllBlackLivesUK branch. Thousands gather on College Green and at Castle Park in a continued show of solidarity, sharing experiences and discussing paths for positive change.
Further Black Lives Matter protests continue in Bristol, organised by the @AllBlackLivesUK branch. Thousands gather on College Green and at Castle Park in a continued show of solidarity, sharing experiences and discussing paths for positive change.
28th AUGUST • A4, NEAR BATH
In the early hours, local Extinction Rebellion activists hang banners on bridges over the busy A4 dual carriageway just outside Bath, a sign motorists couldn't ignore.
In the early hours, local Extinction Rebellion activists hang banners on bridges over the busy A4 dual carriageway just outside Bath, a sign motorists couldn't ignore.
29th AUGUST • BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE
Extinction Rebellion occupies Bristol's harbour area for several days of peaceful actions and community engagement. There are some familiar faces.
An activist climbs the iconic cranes outside M Shed, under the watchful eye of the Police.
Extinction Rebellion occupies Bristol's harbour area for several days of peaceful actions and community engagement. There are some familiar faces.
An activist climbs the iconic cranes outside M Shed, under the watchful eye of the Police.
1st - 3rd SEPTEMBER • WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Extinction Rebellion groups from across the UK once again meet to protest at Parliament. Vast crowds occupy the streets of Central London and thousands are arrested. Public and police tempers fray and tensions run high throughout.
Extinction Rebellion groups from across the UK once again meet to protest at Parliament. Vast crowds occupy the streets of Central London and thousands are arrested. Public and police tempers fray and tensions run high throughout.
1st NOVEMBER • BRISTOL
Black Lives Matter protests continue. Thousands come out in the pouring rain to march from College Green to Castle Park in solidarity. Such protests continue almost weekly, some six months after George Floyd's death ignited a global movement.
Black Lives Matter protests continue. Thousands come out in the pouring rain to march from College Green to Castle Park in solidarity. Such protests continue almost weekly, some six months after George Floyd's death ignited a global movement.
...and of course, throughout 2020, the Covid lockdown has affected all of us and presented us with a 'new normal' to which to adjust our daily lives.
Confined to our own homes for weeks, community spirit blossomed in so many unexpected ways in the early weeks of lockdown.
Confined to our own homes for weeks, community spirit blossomed in so many unexpected ways in the early weeks of lockdown.
What a year it's been.
Thousands more images from these events and more are available at http://www.jamie.photo
Now, let's see what 2021 brings...
Thousands more images from these events and more are available at http://www.jamie.photo
Now, let's see what 2021 brings...