Photo Post

This past week has been one of the most gratifying and unforgettable weeks of my life. Shooting has been simpler and clearer to me, which is reflecting my thoughts here in London.

Starting the week up I finished my photo story on a shoe repair man in the Paddington area. These are two of the better shots, hopefully I'll be able to post my soundslides on it soon.



Economic and Diversity Shots : Paddington Area





Off Edgware Road

Oxford Street, The 5th Ave of London


Regent Street

Harrods

Food Halls

Reflection in London tour bus outside Harrods

V&A Museum in South Kensington

Jewelery exhibit

Front entrance to the museum. The reflection tuned out pretty nice.


Liz really saw this connection between the photograph of the two boys in Hampstead Heath and this recent photo of the all so identifiable image of the tube. I really loved her interpretation and the comparison makes the images a little bit more interesting.

Circle Line

Exploring on Edgware Road







Richmond Park

South Queensferry, Scotland

This weekend I went to Scotland and stayed with a Host family. I stayed with a lovely woman named Beatrice and met her daughter Janice, as well as Janice's family. They were very kind people and I had a very relaxing and nice weekend. The coolest part about South Queensferry are the bridges. The two bridges are both called the Forth Bridge, the red one being the rail bridge and the other for cars. Even though I have a nice portrait of Beatrice, I promised not to put a photo of her on my blog. Halloween was very fun. I spent it in Edinburgh with other Syracuse students who were on a weekend trip and my costume consisted of all my own clothes, just put together in a way that made it somewhat appropriate.  

Swansea, Abergavenney and Bristol Trip

Swansea Bay in Wales





My First stop was Swansea, Wales. I went there so breathe some fresh ocean air and visit my friend Matt. Matt goes so Swansea University, but is originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was a great experience being on a college campus in the UK. There were lots of difference compared to Syracuse, but at the same time, being on a large open campus with big buildings and scenic views, it was reminiscent of Syracuse for me. All of Matt's friends were very nice and I found it slightly discomforting that they are more interested in our political elections than most American students. The coast was beautiful and I enjoyed my stay in Swansea very much.


I left for Abergavenney, Wales on Wednesday by train. I love taking the train because I get to people watch and look at everything around me. When you think about it really, looking out the train window is like looking at a moving photograph. Like looking through a lens, the train frames the world for you. So there was a girl sitting quitely in the booth in front of me and across from her were two guys getting drunk on their way. They were being quite loud and crewd, so the conductor I figure told them to get out at the next stop, because they did. One of the guys on his way off the platform, tapped the window where this girl was sitting and made a very discusting act towards her. This girl seemed like she didn't exactly have the most confidence in the world, so the tears started. She began to cry a lot and all I could think was how I wish the guy had made fun of me instead. It's not fair how mean people can be sometime. I'll never forget that moment for the rest of my life. The picture is a reflection of her in the roof of the train. I didn't look at her in person until I got of the train.

Prince Charlie, The Prince of Wales

Of all the places I chose to go in Wales by myself, the Prince of Wales decides to go at the same time, Abergavenney. He was opening up a historical landmark called the Tith Barn. So I guess I went to the UK and saw roayalty. Breaking the stereotype much?


The Brecon Beacons







Bristol



Distict Train to Richmond




Richmond Park

Trpping for the Week

I'm going to Swansea, Abergavenney and Bristol. Hoping for some fun times, good photos and nice people.

PHOTOS

Running to catch mommy


Stranger on Portobello Road


Old man in sitting on Brick Lane


Probably the best Tube photo I've taken. The reflection provides an interesting view of the train I'm standing in and I really like the head within the head.


Graham looking very abercrombie & fitch, but I actually really love this shot.


A sun bather in Hyde Park on a lovely Sunday afternoon.


Cole getting his game on in the club



Luke and I like going to clubs when we really should not.
"You have a gentle smile" -David Mountain

Happy Birthday Julia! I hope it was everything you wanted it to be and more. Keep rocking the streets of London and looking beautiful.