Monthly Archives: May 2012

Fire Station

This local fire station was almost opposite Adam’s Inn, where we stayed in Washington during December.  Contributors to Trip Advisor though it was one of the downsides of the hotel because of the noise.  I heard nothing  – to me it … Continue reading

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Beach

The signs leading into Grays will direct you to the ‘beach’.  That’s a very generous description, but there are dramatic views along the Thames. Photo: Thames at Grays, May 2012

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Thames

Argent Street, Grays, Essex, looking south east across the Thames, 5.00 pm, Monday 28th May.  A storm darkens the sky, thunder grumbles and lightening crackles through the clouds.  Foraging starlings squawk and squabble on the green brown scabs of low … Continue reading

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UNISON

I’ve walked past this sign outside the UNISON office on Euston Road many times, but never succeeded in making a successfull photograph out of it.  On Friday morning the early sun and the dappling effect of trees coming into leaf … Continue reading

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PG London

Watching the world go by from the cafe at the new Photographers’ Gallery.  Great coffee and pain au raisin.  Photograps aren’t bad either!  Burtynsky: Oil – visually stunning, emotionally depressing.  Excellent start to a new era for the PG. Photo: … Continue reading

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Dribbling

Is this Pollock like dribbling of tar an adequate binder on which to bed a new layer of black-top? Photo: Grantchester Meadows, Cambridge, May 2012

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Pinhole 2

Two more attempts at pinhole photography.  Camera: Zero 135; Film: Kodak Ultramax 400; Exposure: c. 3min 20 sec; Processing: Boots; Neg scan: Epson Perfection 487, 4800 dpi; Conversion & adjustments: Lightroom 3. Photos: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, May 2012

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Back black

Innocent sight seers no doubt.  But black clothes add just a touch intimidation. Photo: The Embankment, London, May 2012

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K6

In 1935 the K6 telephone kiosk (kiosk number six) was designed to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V, so after 77 years it hardly constitutes urban ephemera in itself.  However, the pink livery is ephemeral.  And maybe their … Continue reading

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Steps

In-line footsteps suggest a model’s training.  What does  the choice of tights suggest?  The revealing yet unrevealing rear view. Photo: Green Street, Cambridge, May 2012

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Ducks

Houseboat owners on the River Cam have a curious sense of humour.  Instead of spending their time collecting plastic ducks they might give their boats a coat of paint and a polish. Photo: Riverside, Cambridge, April 2012

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Pin Hole

Pin Hole Photography Day and I’ve taken some pin hole pictures, but the film is not processed.  This is one from the archives. Camera: Zero 135.  Film: Kodak Gold 200. Exposure: not recorded.  Development: Boots.  Neg scanned on Epson Perfection … Continue reading

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Sony World

Dropped into the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House yesterday.  Some excellent work and all never less than interesting.  Mitch Dobrowner’s large and immaculate classic black and white storm chaser pictures were the wholly justified overall winners.  I … Continue reading

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Hung High

Two points about this display.  First, does it work?  Evidence suggests that shoppers do not look up when indulging in retail therapy.  Second, it is rather scary, recalling scenes of summary ‘justice’ in more lawless part of the world and … Continue reading

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Victor

Blue rope is used to moor the Victor along the waterfront at Ipswich.  The thickest blue rope yet. Photo: Ipswich, April 2012

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