Ep. #43: Exploring Life’s Journeys: Paul Walsh on Walking the UK Canals and his Spainish Pilgrimage

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #43 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this episode, we sit down with the insightful British photographer Paul Walsh. Known for his evocative work that blends walking and photography, Paul’s art captures deep connections between landscape, memory, and personal transformation. About Our Guest: Paul Walsh   Paul Walsh’s work spans industrial landscapes, nocturnal photography, and long-distance pilgrimages. His latest project, "Walking with Strangers", documents his 1,700-kilometer pilgrimage across Spain. Paul’s photographic journey is deeply introspective, influenced by his experiences growing up in Birmingham and his meditative walks. Tune in to this episode to: * Explore Paul’s journey from painting to photography. * Learn how walking plays a pivotal role in his creative process. * Hear powerful stories from his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Don’t forget to: * Subscribe for more episodes exploring the intersection of art and life. * Like and share this episode to support the podcast. * Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes updates. EPISODE LINKS:   Paul’s Website: paulwalshphotography.co.uk Paul’s Instagram: @paulwalshphotography OUTLINE: 1:24 – Introduction and Paul’s Background 3:13 – Walking as a Creative Process 4:12 – Different Approaches to Walking in Projects 7:35 – Transition from Painting to Photography 11:47 – Childhood Exploration of Birmingham’s Canals 22:53 – Walking as Meditation and Reflection 49:50 – Canal Journey from London to Birmingham 58:56 – Insomnia and Night Photography 1:19:28 – Story of a Pilgrim Helping Paul on the Camino 1:25:13 – Documenting the Camino de Santiago 2:02:16 – Paul’s New Book and Photo Book Insights 2:04:36 – Artistic Growth and Future Projects SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast   * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast   * Instagram: @TheUrbanautPodcast   * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #PaulWalsh #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #WalkingWithStrangers #CaminoDeSantiago #MAP6Collective #WalkingArt #VisualNarrative #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard