Niall McDiarmid's 'Colour' Book Celebrates Vibrant British Street Photography

Scottish photographer Niall McDiarmid's new book, 'Colour,' follows in the tradition of American color pioneers like William Eggleston and Stephen Shore. Over 15 years, McDiarmid has photographed Britain, particularly London, seeking out saturated colors in defiance of a perceived national shift towards muted tones. The book showcases images where subjects' clothing intentionally echoes or contrasts with their vibrant surroundings, often captured in the flat, overcast light typical of British days. McDiarmid argues that color represents dynamism and life, offering a visual counterpoint to minimalist aesthetics and a social record of places where color still exists unapologetically.