Another wander around the Square Mile

[Garf]

Was in work on Saturday, and went for another walk after I finished to get some shots of the contemporary artwork around the Square Mile - I've personally been enjoying taking the camera to work the last few weekends, as I take much more notice of my surroundings than I do when I pass them every day of the week. Sorry if this is a long post....

Comments and criticisms welcome.

First off, the Broad Family by Xavier Corbero - it's meant to represent a family, plus dog. This is the child with its ball, and I walked past this for about 6 years before I noticed the feet at the bottom !

The Broadgate Venus by Botero - this is fairly well known in the city, so I thought I'd try a different angle - in hindsight, not sure if this could do with some more space in the frame.

I moved onto Spitalfields market, which over the last few years has undergone a massive, if sometimes controversial regeneration. I think it is an amazing mix of the old and new, sitting side by side, and sometimes on top of each other.

This is called Lines of Communication, and is meant to represent the Civil War fortifications of London in the 1700's.

I then noticed there was an 'urban' lilypond in between all the newly erected towers and such, and thought it was nice to see something natural among all the buildings.

As I walked into the market itself, I was struck by how empty the space was when then stalls weren't set up and there were no customers - I tried to capture that, but I think I just got a load of empty tables ?

Opposite the market was this fantastic grocers, Verde and Co. You don't see shops like that very often these days - worth a look at the large size for the detail.

As I was heading back to the station, I came across this little lane, which had a lovely quality of light shining across it, and the place itself has a timeless quality - not sure I have done it justice though..

There are a few more on flickr, but this post is probably long enough - if you made it this far, thanks for looking !!

[senu]

Thanks for sharing.
Nice variety too
Ive become a little "timid" about using a "noticable camera around Central London for
Fear of being mugged
or
Being questioned by overzealous Law enforcement agents

Ironically in 2000 ( When I worked at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel ) I used to take a camera ( Fuji 602Z) and Camcorder) to work and captured many sights of that area ...and further down Commercial Road towards the city without a care in the world

[Garf]

Originally Posted by senu

Thanks for sharing.
Nice variety too
Ive become a little "timid" about using a "noticable camera around Central London for
Fear of being mugged
or
Being questioned by overzealous Law enforcement agents

Ironically in 2000 ( When I worked at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel ) I used to take a camera ( Fuji 602Z) and Camcorder) to work and captured many sights of that area ...and further down Commercial Road towards the city without a care in the world

Thanks. Must admit, it seems less likely I'll get hassled at the weekend, so it's not too bad. A colleague was in the same area on a weekday several weeks ago, and was the subject of 'hassle' from security guards..

[johnaalex]

Nice shots - my favourite is the last one and I think that might make a nice B&W conversion too.

[Garf]

Thanks. That last one is a B&W already, but I didn't push it too far as I was losing detail in the buildings.

EDIT - just been playing with some filters in Aperture, and managed to darken it a little without losing too much from the buildings, so much have a further play and replace.

[denno75uk]

I really like the ones of the market and the lane. IMO you've done them both justice. Nice one

[Farno]

The last one is my favorite, nicely done.

[SprocketRocket]

Some nice shots there, I used to work on moorgate and I love the varied architecture that you fin throughout the city.

[dibdab]

There all really nice, the last one is my favourite though.

[>Jaz<]

Nice set, like the last 2, but particularly the last one. Looks eerie.

Nice one!

[dave_bass5]

As the others have said, nice shots. I too like the last one the best.
I recognise all those places as i live at Old st and i too like to walk around the square mile at the weekend with my 40D, although i dont get a lot of chances to do it at the moment.
Have you tried walking around the Barbican area? Lots to shoot there as well.
I take my 4 year old over the some sat mornings on his scooter and always take the camera.

[Garf]

Originally Posted by dave_bass5

As the others have said, nice shots. I too like the last one the best.
I recognise all those places as i live at Old st and i too like to walk around the square mile at the weekend with my 40D, although i dont get a lot of chances to do it at the moment.
Have you tried walking around the Barbican area? Lots to shoot there as well.
I take my 4 year old over the some sat mornings on his scooter and always take the camera.

I did go to the Barbican a few months back to take an entry for the competition, when the theme was 'Urban', but only spent 30 minutes there - I think I'll go back there for a walk next time I'm around on a Saturday.

Also, thanks to everyone for all the comments - much appreciated.

[Gordon @ Convergent AV]

These are all nice but I particularily like the reflection shot.