A fabulous mural of Paddington Bear by artist, Gisella Stapleton, on York Street in London attracts the attention of many people who want to pose in front of it. The mural is near the London Eye, so there’s plenty of foot traffic.
It was nigh on impossible to photograph the mural without anyone standing in front of it! So I photographed the people instead. 🙂
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 175mm |
| ISO | 1000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is a sight to behold, but look around and you’ll find graceful ramps and gardens nearby, and a service road for vehicles.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2.5s |
I was looking out the window, about to take a photo when I spotted a man carrying a suitcase. He’d probably just arrived, but he’d missed breakfast. Pretty decent breakfast too.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 32mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A glowing yellow YIELD sign cuts through the darkness like a solitary performer on stage, casting warm light across empty spaces and parked cars, and suddenly you’re thinking about cinema and loneliness and how good urban photography is basically just about finding the drama hiding in everyday places.
I love photographing car parks. Great views from the top floor, and interesting urban furniture and lighting inside.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 20000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
Restaurants dot the walkway under the Galata Bridge in Istanbul. I walked by and there were people enjoying food there in what I’m guessing is one of the more expensive touristy places to eat in the city.
There’s a tradition of fishing from the bridge and I remember seeing many lines coming down from on top!
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/5s |
Rebel Rebel, a David Bowie tribute band, played in Cyprus Avenue last night and put on a hell of a performance.
I know all of Bowie’s famous hits and there are many, but I’m not so familiar with the rest of his music. There was a mix of the famous and lesser-known hits and I loved every moment of it. Find out more about them on their website.
| Aperture | ƒ/3.5 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 8000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/125s |
On a cold and damp night steel wool lights up the path and railings.
| Aperture | ƒ/10 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 25mm |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter speed | 20s |
A lot of street photography is just keeping your eyes open for something to happen. It’s luck and also being prepared.
Luckily I was carrying my camera while shopping in M&S and spotted the abundance of pink and a family walking past, and then a mirror neatly reflecting the departing people.
It’s nice when these things happen.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/500s |
A young woman walked past me carrying her dog. I had to get a photo. Bonus points for the lady in the poster watching me. 🙂
| Aperture | ƒ/4.9 |
| Camera | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Focal length | 27.2mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/710s |
I was walking by the harbour in Castillo Caleta de Fuste, passing some shops and hotels when I saw yet another hotel but this one was vaguely interesting. It has some eye-catching lines, and the shadows of the hotel next door fell on it, hiding the lower levels.
Video to watch
Things to shoot on the street:
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/1000s |
Moments before yesterday’s photo of a beach inspector there were two seagulls.
I was watching them as I walked down Garrylucas Beach and neither moved so I have a couple of shots of them with dramatic waves thundering behind them. They seemed to be not disturbed by the wall of water beyond.
I on the other hand kept an eye on the incoming tide, but I didn’t stay long. It was freezing.
Videos to watch
Now I want to go shoot street photography in Amsterdam again.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 240mm |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000s |
Garylucas Beach in Co Cork was hit by 40kph winds this afternoon, with tall waves crashing on the beach. I took a few photos but retreated to the car as it was so cold. Within minutes the wind had ripped right through me.
Luckily, gulls are protected somewhat from the cold by their feathers and this gull stood in the water without a care in the world for several minutes.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7RM5 |
| Focal length | 240mm |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000s |
