With this article begins a sub-series of blogposts about the many encounters I experience whilst out shooting. In a year that I have spent so much time on my own, I feel the need more than ever to share the nonsense that happens along the way. Thanks for reading!
Looking for inspiration: photographing Blackfriars, London
One person I did meet however was a lady selling coffee from a small van. It was a quiet time for her, as it was a chilly morning, just after rush hour, and the tourists weren’t out and about yet. She didn’t want to have her picture made, but she was glad of the company, and we struck up a conversation. We managed to talk about liquorice, love and relationships. She gave me a free coffee and she stood for a picture.
Photo Project 4 x 4 x 4: Seeing more
Through observing things more closely on my wanderings, it has become very apparent that there are traces of humans everywhere, and I find that fascinating. Whether it’s a fallen post that someone will undoubtedly have to retrieve, or a sign telling us that ducks are nearby; somebody, somewhere has made or needs to make a decision to bring these things into action or existence.