Category: London City

  • Sunsets and Promises

    Sunsets and Promises

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    London Stadium (formerly Olympic Stadium) and the ArcelorMittal Orbit Sunset, 2012.

     

    Digging through my archives, I even forgot I had these images of one of my favourite sunsets that I got to witness right after the Olympics ceremonies in London and trust me, in London I hardly get to see many. A friend that I volunteered with during the games had an apartment with this epic view of the stadium and I just had to capture the sun as it set on the horizon.

    On this day, I had Khai with me, but he was only two years old. Too young to enjoy the awesomeness of this scene. Now, almost 8, I have made a promise to him that we will get to watch at least one sunrise or sunset together and just be in the moment.

    There is something about sunrises and sunsets that gets me all emotional. The fact that the day has ended and a new one is beginning. Gently reminding you to give thanks that you get to live to see another day where many won’t. Correct all the mistakes made and a chance to create new memories. I don’t know exactly what it is, but one thing is certain, I am happy to be in a position to document such moments and just revel in it.

    What is your favourite sunrise or sunset moment? Or where would you like to be when you witness one?

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  • Portraits: Lavinia

    Portraits: Lavinia

    This session technically was not planned. My circle of friends hardly ever get photographed by me unless we are socialising and I want to change that. So when Lavinia reached out to me to go for a screening of “Kati Kati” at South London Gallery, I took this an opportunity to break that cycle. So after we watched the film and made our way home, we stopped off at Westminster area and then walked towards the South Bank area of London to take a few images.

    If there is anything I learnt from this experience, I AM NOT A FAN OF THE COLD. Lavinia, on the other hand, was a trooper, but we didn’t last long. The cold got the better of us.

    Anyway, here are some the images I managed to conjure up in between frozen fingers and a very leaky eye.

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  • Lumiere London 2018

    Lumiere London 2018

    This is an annual event that happens in January in London. In 2018, the art light installations were up for four nights from the 18 – 21 January and they were switched on from 5.30pm – 10.30pm.

    This year, the family and I braved the cold streets of London see the light installations. Looking at the Lumiere London map, I settled for King’s Cross area as it was an area where we could see a few installations and the station wasn’t far. Just incase the little legs of my babies decided enough was enough. We were meant to go to Trafalgar Square, but the cold, cries of “I am hungry” and the crowds just let that plan slide. There is always next year…no?

    Here are a few shots I took of the installations and a vlog with more. So, scroll to the end to watch it and ENJOY!

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    IFO (Identified Flying Object) by Jacques Rival (France)

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    Waterlicht by Daan Roosegaarde (The Netherlands) – this was one of my favourites.

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    Entre Les Rangs by Rami Bebawi / KANVA (Canada)

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    On our way how, the tunnel to the station had this wall of light. I wasn’t sure if it was part of Lumiere or not. It was cool though!

    What fun and exciting things are happening where you are?

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  • 5 Favourites from My Second Film Roll in 2017

    My Canon AE-1

    Well, what can I say, I am on a film roll.

    Get it….film roll…on a roll…

    Oh, forget it if you don’t get it. I am not one for telling jokes. 😂

    Anyways, I took more pictures on my second Kodak ColorPlus 200 film soon after I finished the first one. Click here if you missed my post on the first roll of film.

    It literally took me most of February to finish shooting with it. My kids and the weather played a big part in it, unlike the first film which took me two months.

    I won’t bore you loads of words this time, as I am not feeling very well this week. I just wanted to keep the weekly post consistency in this blog going.

    Photographs were taken between 01/02/2017 and 21/02/2017 with a Canon AE-1 using Kodak ColorPlus 200 film. The film was processed on 22/02/2017. Digitally scanned using the Epson Perfection V750 Pro on 01/03/2017. Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop.

    Without much further ado…

    Which is your favourite from this selection?

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  • 5 Favourites from My First Film Roll in 2017

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    First film roll of 2017

    In this day and age of digital photography, you kind of get lost in the vast amount of photographs and videos we take on our mobile phones and digital cameras. I even saw an app by Iconocode called Thirty Six, that allows you to use iPhone limiting your picture taking decision to only 36 frames. Apparently, just like film, you never get to see what you have shot until you used up your 36 frames. I haven’t used the app yet to be honest. All I can say is that nothing beats holding an actual film camera, in my case a Canon AE-1, load it up with film and ‘playing’ around with it. Pressing that shutter button and pulling back the film winding lever to set up your film for the next shot just makes it more fun as you get to learn about film photography in ways you would never imagine. The greatest lesson of all, PATIENCE!

    So, this year, I have made a conscious decision to shoot more film (insert another self-doubt moment here, followed by, how long can I keep it up for 😱 😬 ).

    Anyway, I bought two rolls of the Kodak Colourplus for £2.50 each last year, but I got to finish one of the rolls last month. Last time I shot film, it was black and white and I am yet to see the results of that as I have to process it myself, which can be time-consuming when you haven’t got time to spare. Seeing as this was my first test roll in colour, this year at least, I thought I share some of my favourites as I am quite pleased with the results.

    Photographs were taken between 30/11/2016 and 01/02/2017 with a Canon AE-1 using Kodak ColorPlus 200 film. The film was processed on 15/02/2017. Digitally scanned using the Epson Perfection V750 Pro on 22/02/2017. Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop.

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    I will be sharing photographs from the second roll next week.

    Which of the five is your favourite?

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