These are not saying anything to me. They look like they're just photographs of texture for texture's sake, and there is not enough interest in that sense. It's the bigger picture that is needed, a more environmental approach with third elements included in the scene.
The photographic work of Sean Scully is more of what I am talking about...and i'm sure that you being in the place that you are have many opportunities like this.
Paul, thanks for pointing out the work of Sean Scully (he's an artist and photographer [photographic artist] right?).
I liked his work, my first reaction was, oh jesus, another wanker who puts three colours together and make his million, for shame. On closer inspection, I thought, you know what, it's pretty good (art).
His photography is O.K!
My reaction here was, yeah, yeah, not bad, making compositions from a few textures, harder than it would appear...well done, not much more. A little bit like how I regard Andy Goldsworthy's photography, unbelievably good art, very ordinary photographs of magnificent art = good art photography.
I think Scully visualised andcomposed quite well and took some snapshots...pretty good.
Robert's work takes a photographer's spin on things and creates a compelling image from possibly mundane subject matter.
I'm not pissing in anyone's pocket here.
Just giving my take on it.