Edward

Edward, originally uploaded by madeinsheffield.

Sympathetic straight-on portrait. I love the way this guy's shirt, tie and anorak are so well co-ordinated.

Extra Extra

Fashion show prep, originally uploaded by cowfish.

365 Londoners extra - this goes hand it hand with the other Alternative fashion Show shot, wonderful collection of - who knows what - models/overmadeuppeople/extras from a zombie movie?

deal real...

deal real..., originally uploaded by endiesonix.

I love the range of personalities in the different portraits on this blog. i wonder what this guy would talk to the last one about?

Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Kew Bridge Steam Museum, originally uploaded by boncey.

there must be something cheerful out there. Surely it's not all gloomy. Surely? Surely?

Tony - Smithfield Market

Tony - Smithfield Market, originally uploaded by Martin Lear.

Londoners at work. Great shot from Smithfield Market. There's always talk of moving the market and redevelopin gthe site - like London needs more offices and boring shops. I work not far from the market and the personalities and working people of the area would truly be a great loss.

Mat

Mat, originally uploaded by Monkey Magic.

Another of mine. The decisive moment?

Alternative fashion week

Alternative fashion week, originally uploaded by bonjour television.

well captured fashion catwalk shot.

late night at the circus

late night at the circus, originally uploaded by Monkey Magic.

It's been a long ime since I've blogged any of my own, so here are some I'm quite pleased with.

The tube is always an attractive place for photography. A strange light, interesting people around, always wondering where they came from and where they are going to. I've borken my own rules by taking a spy shot,I really did think about asking her and I'm pretty sure she would have said yes too.

I'm not generally a fan of candid shots, basically because I thik they are rarely any good (badly framed, blurry etc) but also i wouldn't like to be the object of someone's attention down the other end of a lens. Don't do to others what you don't want done to yourself, is what I usually think.

EXTRAS

EXTRAS, originally uploaded by the_moog.

Yes, this really is 2007. Making a film, apparently.

Gimme some`

, originally uploaded by 'stpiduko'.

Londoners of al lshapes and sizes? Including bottle sized?

'roid week - day 4

'roid week - day 4, originally uploaded by Andy Lock.

This week was Polaroid Week. Andy took two shots each day (to get through a whole pack in the week). Did you think polaroids had died out in the age of digital? Andy begs to differ.

models

models, originally uploaded by ponyintheair.

fen somehow manages to find things other people can't. She found a Marc Jacobs shoot - so we get some professional modelling on 365 Londoners. Thanks Marc. Thanks Fen.

HotSaltBeef

HotSaltBeef, originally uploaded by ponyintheair.

I get hungry every time I see this sign. Fen has a great blog full of brightly coloured photos of London - check them out.

Taking Some Sun

Taking Some Sun, originally uploaded by uberpang.

digging the composition, man. Now the sun is coming out, he looks like he's digging that too. Or is it the thoughts of what's behind him?

, originally uploaded by 'stpiduko'.

looking sharp on the streets of London, Eamon showing us what to wear for Spring/Summer 2007.

Circus

, originally uploaded by JAMIE X.

Fabulous Jamie, enjoying every photo he takes. We're enjoying them too.

nick

nick, originally uploaded by nocolour.

Is this from 1967 or 2007? Who knows. Great style and a great eye. And great use of the camera and the film.

matt portrait

matt portrait, originally uploaded by nocolour.

two absolute stunners now from another college guy - wow am I jealous of these guys, having fun taking amazing photos. Go do it, guys!

Not for much longer

, originally uploaded by JAMIE X.

Following on the cross generational theme this week, more fab stuff from Jamie. Lovely low light shot. I wonder what this girl will have to say when she's a similar age to the ladies before?

Real Eastenders

Real Eastenders, originally uploaded by uberpang.

Well, some Londoners of a different age now. I think the title sums i tup really well, I'd love to have chat with these lovely looking ladies and see some of the things they've seen.

truck workshop

truck workshop, originally uploaded by madeinsheffield.

fantastic fashion photography!

A great sense of space and use of colour in this photo. unusual angle really creates tension.

redeye

redeye, originally uploaded by Nad.

great choice of background, he looks like he's trying really really hard to suppress his giggles.

saturday @ londontown

saturday @ londontown, originally uploaded by Yuki.

I love the sense of animation of this photo. it's much more than a snapshot of friends enjoying themselves, there's a bit of tension between the subjects and the photographer, and catching the smoke mid-puff is genius.

Dick the Tannoy Man

Dick the Tannoy Man, originally uploaded by GafferBee.

A legend from the other end of the town, I hope Barnet Football Club look after Dick the Tannoy man for a long time too.

Londoner

Londoner, originally uploaded by madeinsheffield.

Well the title says it all. Often to be seen wandering the streets of Chelsea, I hope this wonderful tradition of looking after men who gave their all to look after this country continues for a long time.

Noisy

Noisy, originally uploaded by cowfish.

Another teriffic shot from London's Chinese New Year, capturing the range of Londoners out enjoying the town.
A perfect crowd shot from Billy. I love the sense of some people enjoying it, and some people not.

crowd control

, originally uploaded by 'stpiduko'.

as always, rules are there to be broken. This is a perfect example of street photography from Eamon and wonderful composition - he has captured all aspects of the crowd, the cramped conditions, those enjoying it and those who hate it too. It's also such a wonderful snapshot of London faces out enjoying Chinese New Year.

red

, originally uploaded by p0cket-paul..

just love the details of this shot. yet more fabulous work from Paul.

Teeth

, originally uploaded by 'stpiduko'.

Well he looks like a proper Londoner. Are those flowers for me? How kind.

Face Value

Face Value, originally uploaded by Andy(Shotage).

Straight and direct, a simple confrontational portrait. I like this picture because not only is it a great portrait, but it is also of it's time and place - immediately identifiable London location.