Manhattan Street photography

So I've been quiet in the last week...but that's because I've been busy having huge adventures in NYC!

Been experimenting with photographing people on my travels. Here are some sneaky shots I took.

A beautiful Saturday

I've never thought of myself as a particularly jammy person but today I got to go to The Royal Opera House to watch the ballet for free thanks to my lovely friend Siobhan and her very kind brother.

The place took my breath away...Siobhan described it as like sitting inside a Faberge egg and that's just it. The ballet (Alice in Wonderland) was truly incredible.

I emerged into Covent Garden feeling thoroughly spoilt and to top it all off, the sun is shining! Coffee on my balcony to finish a wonderful day!
:0)

Calm

Recently I've been finding it hard to sleep. My nights have been filled with strange anxiety dreams which leave me feeling uneasy...but amongst that stress, look how beautiful some things can be..!

Mothers Day

Today is always a strange day for me...a chance to remember the most wonderful woman I've ever known, but also a strong feeling much like being turned away from an exclusive club.

This post is in memory of my Mum Nancy who always encouraged my creativity and never clipped my wings...without you, I'd be a very different human being x

Springtime in North London

Spring has finally arrived! Walking through Highbury Fields today I couldn't help but smile...blossom trees, people in the park and spending too much money clothes shopping...ooops! All in all a good day x x

Gothic Horror in N16

Went for a walk in the cemetery this afternoon and some filming was going on so we had to walk around the edge.

Perfect setting for a gothic horror...but strangely beautiful at the same time.

Arsenal...6am

On my way to a course in Nottingham this morning and the tube is ghostly quiet.

Movement

Part of my half term holiday was spent travelling around on trains and anyone who knows me knows I'm not too good at sitting still!

Decided to experiment with taking some photos...

Contrasts

One of my favourite things about London is the contrast between historical buildings and the sharp lines of modern architecture...some bits more attractive than others :0)

Hope you like these shots I took today...

Home Comforts

Spent the last two days in Hertfordshire seeing my sister and best mate. It's funny how escaping the city for a couple of days makes everything seem different when you get back.

Here are some shots I took in Hitchin, (my home town), before the woman in the camera shop had a go at me for using a LOMO camera and upsetting her machine...stupidly didn't get my shots on a disk so these iPhone ones will have to do for now.

Alternative Valentines Day

Tuesday 14th Feb...Valentines Day.

Apparently we have Chaucer to blame for Valentines Day...he invented the tradition in one of his books. 

Anyway, today's post has nothing to do with spending too much money, or making people feel lonely... Here are a few interesting images I captured today on my way to the cinema in Angel...

Hope you like them.

These photos were taken of a burnt out house round the corner from where I live.

The smell from the fire woke me up a few weeks ago.

I liked the contrast of the pigeons fluttering about in the dark windows.

 

The next photos were taken from the Tinderbox cafe on the balcony at the Vue centre, Islington. My coffee cup reflected in the first shot...it seems i'm unable to escape my caffeine addiction in more ways than one! 

 

 

Beauty in Strange Places

Monday in half term...always filled with self inflicted pressure...Make the most of your free time! You never get enough...don't squander a second!

My day started with a trip to the V&A followed by a walk from South Kensington to Covent Garden.

It struck me whilst walking out of Knightsbridge past Green Park that surrounded by expensive shops and pearl clad women, the beauty lay elsewhere...decaying buildings still standing resolute amongst the bustling wealth, hidden sculptures...






Even the iconic Ritz sign twinkly feebly through the drizzle had a certain charm to it. It's so much more fun falling in love with the city for the reasons noone expects!

Let The Adventure Begin

Life is the only great adventure we will have and what an adventure..!

This blog is a chance for me to document and share the little things and the amazing things that I plan to do this year. 

If anyone else is interested, please feel free to follow it! 

Let the adventures begin...