Remember last weekend, when I had IG Crazy Day and I tromped through five IG postcodes, taking pictures all the way? Well, yesterday I did the same thing with four HA postcodes. I walked miles and miles. My feet still feel a bit numb.
HA stands for Harrow, and all these postcodes are in that vicinity in northwest London. Bleeding London had only one or two -- or in one case, zero -- photos from each one. I shot 94 streets yesterday, so now we have a representative selection from each area.
How about that patriotic balcony?
It was pretty suburban out there, and as is always true in the suburbs, I had to be flexible about subject matter. Flower gardens and cats, as always, but in some cases just an interesting group of colors.
I did find the London Zoroastrian Centre, housed in an old Art Deco movie house (I think) near the Rayners Lane tube stop. Isn't that a great building? I'm impressed that there are enough Zoroastrians in London to warrant a center.
While I was photographing the Zoroastrian Centre, this guy called me over and asked for a picture. I didn't get his name, unfortunately, but when I showed him the picture he exclaimed, "You took my movie!" And he hugged me.
Then this guy, Fred, wanted a picture too. At least I had the presence of mind to get his e-mail address so I could send him one. He did not hug me. Which is fine.
Toward the end of the day, the light began to fade, which cost me this shot. I love the colors , but my shutter speed was a bit slow and I think I moved the camera because the whole thing is blurry. Dammit!
I finally caught the tube home right about sunset. Meanwhile, Dave took Olga to the park and had a quiet day at home to work on some school stuff. He's in the middle of auditioning students for honor band, so he's got plenty to do!
I bet your shots are going to be the best and most interesting of this whole project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these glimpses into life on the other side of the pond.
ReplyDeleteBlurry? I don't see blurry.
ReplyDeleteI too was heartbroken that they killed the dog - Ebola is so cruel. A horrible virus.
I love the pic of your living room - looks so cozy. And yes, Kong would be a perfect Klingon name!
Can't wait to hear what you make of Frankenstein's Monster. You're so cool to read these books. Actually,, you are just plain old cool.
I find it a little amusing that the guy who is intent on getting all the streets represented isn't even an English citizen. I think the last shot is fine. I don't see blurry and the dim light makes those three bright colors stand out.
ReplyDeleteI had to click on the link for Zoroastrian. That is one religion I had not heard of before so, I've learned something new today.
ReplyDeleteBlurry? Where? That last shot is colorful...And Reya's right...You are cool!
ReplyDeleteI love that you got a hug! And I agree about the last shot - I think it's fabulous.
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