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In Camden Town: A Young Man’s Reflections

A young man in a green patterned coat leans against a wall outside a shoe shop in Camden Town, London. He looks pensive with a hand on a chair, while clothes hang in the background, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Today’s photo is a snapshot of a young man in his twenties standing pensively in Camden Town, London. He’s wearing a striking green patterned coat, and he leans against a red brick wall with one hand resting gently on a nearby chair.

Looking at this photo, I can’t help but wonder what the young man is thinking about. Perhaps he’s contemplating his future, or maybe he’s lost in thought about his past.

What do you think?


Apertureƒ/8
CameraCanon EOS 6D
Focal length24mm
ISO250
Shutter speed1/320s

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Say hi to the princess!

A picture of a princess made from blocks on a pole on a street. A taxi can be seen in the background.

A princess on the street! She’s made from blocks of wood sitting on a poll. Lovely urban creativity somewhere in London!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraCanon EOS 6D
Focal length105mm
ISO250
Shutter speed1/250s

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A Tour of Coventry Music Museum

Last June I visited The Coventry Music Museum. It’s a wonderful experience for anyone who knows anything about Ska music.

After hearing the sad news that Terry Hall passed away I had to dig up these photos for you. There were so many nice messages on Mastodon this morning on the #TerryHall hashtag I think a lot of people will be interested to see the actual car that was used in the Ghost Town video.

The car was found in a very bad state of disrepair and was lovingly restored by fans who volunteer at the museum.

The bedroom has a huge number of posters and just stuff that you’ll recognise if you grew up in the UK or Ireland in the 80s.

The guitar is a Fender Telecaster that was signed by all The Specials prior to their return in 2008.

The organ was used by Jerry Dammers in Ghost Town.

This is only a selection of what’s there in the museum. If you’re around Coventry it’s well worth a visit!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO20000
Shutter speed1/60s

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Kids love Balloons

Kids walking along with some adults watch a large bunch of balloons for sale by a vendor who is just out of shot

Two kids walk past a huge bunch of balloons. I’m quite sure their parents were subsequently asked to buy one!


Apertureƒ/8
CameraCanon EOS 6D
Focal length20mm
ISO200
Shutter speed1/400s

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Ices and Chat

Ices and Chat

Enjoying ice lollies in Coventry on a hot June afternoon.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraSM-G998B
Focal length6.7mm
ISO50
Shutter speed1/500s

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Birmingham Visitor Information

Birmingham Visitor Information

Information for visitors in Birmingham, in the middle of the Bull Ring!

It wasn’t raining. It was a hot day with the sun beating down. Why don’t more people carry umbrellas in conditions like this? Arguably, getting skin cancer is a lot worse than getting an occasional wetting by rain.


Apertureƒ/4.5
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length35mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/500s

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Shopping in Birmingham

Shopping in Birmingham

Shopping in the Bull Ring in Birmingham.


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO250
Shutter speed1/500s

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Dancing to the music

Dancing to the music

Enjoying the summer and dancing on the street.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraSM-G998B
Focal length6.7mm
ISO50
Shutter speed1/500s

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Conversations in the crowd

Conversations in the crowd

A couple concentrating on a phone call in the middle of the crowded Borough Market in London. June 2022.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO4000
Shutter speed1/500s

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Where is the hotel?

Where is the hotel?

Lost travellers in London trying to find their accommodation. June 2022.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraSM-G998B
Focal length6.7mm
ISO50
Shutter speed1/500s

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Lady in Red

Lady in Red

Birmingham, June 2022.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO1250
Shutter speed1/500s

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Problem with a phone

Problem with a phone

A couple decipher a problem on a phone. Coventry, June 2022.


Apertureƒ/1.8
CameraSM-G998B
Focal length6.7mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/500s