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The view from my eye alone

I am looking and seeing all the time – I only use photographs that I have taken: they are all a part of my life’s journey and how I see, encounter and interact with the world around me. The text I add to accompany a photograph tries to enhance the connatation I have of the event I witnessed. Sometimes, on this site, I am objective, and sometimes subjective, but when the photograph is captured I am always an innocent bystander.

Travelling companions

This couple had, I think, forgotten where they were: Right in front of the digital departure board on a packed…

Gatwick, photography, slight of hand, travel

Rocks away

Gesture of friendship from a never-to-know person I am a firm believe that there are more kind and considerate people…

M25 Thurrock Service Station, MH 2019, photography, rock

The Shard

I have a rule: everything 16:9 horizontal so I can integrate video and stills without having black edge bands However…

construction, London, photography, shard

Squashed jellyfish

Now, I have an active geometric mind that often, in fact more often than not sees things in other things…

construction, London, photography, squashed jellyfish

Irony here …

It took a moment for the significance of the little girls comment, which did not even draw a comment from…

irony, photography, Redhill, travel

Norfolk Steam

Norfolk Steam is a snapshot of a visit we made I want to tell stories – not block busters or…

Norfolk, photography, Steam Train

It’s not only kids who like to get splashed

This nonchalant pair thought no one was looking when they decided to run the gauntlet of the giant squirt run…

fountains, London, photography, splash

Another snail … or is it?

Well, great debate was had and I don’t think I won. Mr Snail living here was, I thought, Mr Snail…

Horsham, photography, snail

Let’s be honest here

This parking spot (or not as the case) is a particularly invidious place to park I say that as I…

bad parking, Croydon, photography

London sky-line

Uninterrupted view across the river, then the times change The greyness of the day helps to separate the river side…

London, photography, sky line, Thames River

London sky-line

Both embankments of the river Thames supply me with spectacular sky-line. However, to much time to do it justice is…

London, photography, sky line, Thames River

Curly thing of a handrail

Shape and form intrigue me: at one time it looks like this, move, and it looks like that … This…

London, photography, Thames

Battle Ship Grey

This part of London is not one I have frequented other than using London Bridge Station, so really just passing…

HMS Belfast, London, photography, Thames

Well, a sentiment that should be made more prominent in life

Life, like being a parent, does not come with a manual … Enough said …

Angmering, photography, sign

Parking issues

Yet again a driver just parks and leaves everyone else stuffed This is an informal round-about in a small cul-de-sac…

bad parking, Horsham, photography

Related to a Christmas Turkey

Walking around a garden centre this little chap spooked me! He is genetically related to a Christmas Turkey by virtue…

Horsham, owl, photography, stuffed

Brighton-by-night

The seafront is having a revamp to return it to its format glory but in an appropriate style with a…

Brighton, i360, photography, seafront

Cubical Art

Same location, but a different tagger Inspector Cluso here! Now, using the poor skills I have (not) got at graphology…

Brighton, cubical art, photography

Parking ticket

Another bike for the record. Is this for parking on doubles yellow lines? Brighton City Council ‘ticket’ bikes regularly. I…

Brighton, dilapidated bikes, photography, ticket

A bird of birds

I have seen video of a Barn Owl (not this bird) in flight: flying directly, full square into the camera:…

bird, owl, photography, South Godstone farm

Slowly – but surely

These little creatures amaze me. While being very slow moving, vulnerable and unable to evade prey by running: They can…

Horsham, photography, snail

Miniature everything

A part of a standing display at Leonardslee is a model village of very impressive detail and complexity In an…

Horsham, leonardslee, miniature, photography

Just because I like geometry …

The difference between ‘shape’ and ‘form’ is: shapes on their own do not cast shadows, whereas forms do. This is…

Gatwick, journey, manhole, photography

While the cats away …

The back streets of Horsham town contain English enchantment that is always a pleasure to walk and enjoy Regularly asleep…

cats, Horsham, photography

Cubical Art

It’s a strange person who daubs walls in public places with, to me unintelligible tagging, and perhaps a strange person…

Brighton, cubical art, photography

It may be Christmas but …

I am guilty of walking past … I could find out more on how to help but I have not…

Brighton, Christmas, homeless, photography

Chaos – ah! – That be the roads now

Mrs Satnav is always right – so don’t argue Following the previous delays on the trains, the roads thought they…

journey, M25, photography, travel

Chaos – ah! That be the trains again

I travel regularly to Croydon and I am usually on auto-pilot when I leave home. Today was no exception 30…

chaos, Gatwick, photography, travel

Chaos – ah! That be the trains

Travelling generates fatigue. Travelling by rail generates excessive fatigue. Travelling in the southern region is, in my opinion, dangerous to…

Crawley, journey, photography, travel

Don’t be fooled

Choosing a parking bay is a science not an art! It’s taken me all my road time driving to fully…

bad parking, Crawley, photography, puddle

Happy Christmas

I wish everyone I know, and all those I don’t know, a happy Christmas My life change greatly this year,…

Christmas, Horsham, photography

Nativity – the last reminents

The Nativity has a declared number of people. This scene is few in numbers due to the fact that this…

Bethelhem, Horsham, nativity, photography

Dark and intriguing

I enjoy sitting and looking at the world at large and remembering Mr Ford at Hogarth Primary school getting the…

cafe, Horsham, lighting, photography

In the words of Victor Meldrew, I really don’t believe it …

Sorry. In my opinion, this arse hole of a driver, who abandoned his car across the footway, needs know how…

bad parking, Croydon, disabled, photography

Strong wind … causes mayhem

A windy day in Croydon knocked this, quite heavy, motorcycle over High winds around here are not uncommon and finding…

Croydon, motorbike, photography

Memory for all … including strangers

Memorials start as a personal statement expected to be recognised by a wider audience, this is no exception – I…

memorial, photography, Worthing

Made the effort … and praise due

I happily enjoy Christmas and all it brings to families and people everywhere This shopping centre has done a lot…

Christmas, Croydon, decoration, photography

And a great time was had by all

Two chaps were enjoying themselves and entertaining the great Brighton public. Mr Red shirt was a one man instrument who…

Brighton, musician, photography, Street Photography

Furrowed brow

Yellow eyes are piecing, the red face is angry and the crumbly bits add a little disturbing tension This is…

Brighton, eye, photography

Light illuminated walk

The established gardens at Leonardslee are only 10 minutes away from me. They were closed and let to go to…

Horsham, leonardslee, photography

Tranquil coast line

The coast of England has been immortalised by the TV series Coast. Its main presenter makes it both interesting and…

Coast line, photography, Plymouth

Where has it gone?

I happen to see a funny side to returning to find just a wheel I do feel sorry for those…

dilapidated bikes, photography, Portsmouth

A fast runny thing

Difficulty was had photographing this little chap. He was very quick, changed direction in the blink of an eye, and…

British Wild Life Centre, East Grinstead, photography

Love on the train

I don’t often have cause to travel on the London Tube but I know it is a source for many…

London, love, photography, tube train

Proud mum

The person polishing the brass plate is the father, the head is the mother: the brass plate is for their…

memorial, mum, photography, Portsmouth, proud

Hatter on the dash …

Hats can be functional and/or a fashion statements. My first hat that I made an attachment too was a blue…

Brighton, hat, man, photography

Bike pods

I was amused the first time I noticed these. I was really unsure about there purpose; there was little else…

bikes, Gatwick, photography, pods

Barbican – in winter

Plymouth Barbican is an interesting place for people watching, but only when they are there. Today it was empty –…

Barbican, photography, Plymouth, Ramsgate

Stonehenge

I can’t recount the history as I suffer from shock and awe when visiting these things: but they are great…

history, photography, Stonehenge

Not house proud but!

I had a beloved car for 10 years which while not washed and polished to death was looked after. It…

car, Horsham, house proud, photography

Look left, look right …

During a Saturday down poor in Horsham these pavement cyclist still behaved in a befitting manner It’s not pleasant to…

cyclist, Horsham, photography, rain

Croydon skyline

Every now and then the lighting of a cityscape excites me – even through glass Returning to my office desk…

Croydon, photography, special light

Pink boots and …

I asked the owner of these boots, much to her amusement, if I could photograph her boots. I liked the…

Airware, DM, Dr Martins, Horsham, photography

Last of the autumn colour

The natural colours of autumn are there to say goodbye to the summer. After harvest festival and before the winter…

leaf, Midhurst, photography

Caught my eye

While hiding from the rain my gaze was caught by the twinkling of lights on the pavement. Intrigued! I looked…

Horsham, photography, rain

Police on active patrol

Large cities and town centres draw people in from wide and far. To the layman nothing leaps out of the…

Croydon, photography, Police

There is only one way to solve this …. fight

In the words of Harry Hill Passing these trollies was hard for me: a story was there within moments –…

Croydon, photography, trolley M&S

A door step ribbon

Door steps are an unassuming element used everyday and are just there – doing nothing or recognised as doing nothing…

Midhurst, photography

It’s the good staff here that make the place special

It was a desire to have a lunchtime meal at 2:00pm that took me here. East Grinstead is an acquired…

cafe, East Grinstead, Observation, photography

An autumn stroll …

Midhurst is close by and as I prefer no crowds is an ideal choice for an autumn stroll on a…

leaf, Midhurst, Observation, photography

Quite time … and a coffee

Quite times in life are important! Something I am now learning and appreciating. I have for 85% of my working…

Horsham, photography, relax

A touch of Essex :)

I hail from Essex and cringe when I hear about TOWIE. Even worse – I grew up in the host…

Brentwood, Essex, Midhurst, photography, Sussex

Trip hazard to be sure: by an inconsiderate burke

The amount of effort that companies go through with Health and Safety is colossal and they end up having to…

cafe, Croydon, idiot, photography

These boots were made for walking …

And that’s what they done did I have had DM’s for years and years (no affiliation what so ever) and…

Airware, DM, Dr Martins, Horsham, photography

It’s all too much

No idea! I sat down and this chaps’ head was already in this position! I could makeup a story about…

photography, Redhill, travel

Come fly with me

No surprises here! Yes, rain again in town. I have to wait sometimes but it pays off. A dash of…

fly, Horsham, photography, rain

Accident with a tram

While walking I collided with tram in an accident not of my making Returning from lunch I had to pass…

Horsham, ipad, photography

The long arm of the rain

The rain was lazy and was still being blown around and wrecking umbrellas This lady stepped in front of me…

Horsham, photography, umbrella

Facia of special interest

I have been regularly photographing this building being constructed. (There is a whole section to follow shortly) This building is…

building, Croydon, photography

Admiration for a lady

As I sat to eat my lunch time meal when this lady arrived and settled in Five minutes later a…

admire, Horsham, photography, treat

Hands are as soft as …

Travelling by train is a daily occurrence; sometimes uneventful, sometimes entertaining. Today, while uneventful, still had opportunities This well manicured…

hand, journey, photography, Redhill

Waiting time is not wasted time

Early morning sun at a low angle brings out the texture This is the longest wait at this bus stop…

Crawley, leaf, photography, waiting

Cracking building but …

Not all parts of a building have the same architectural value I photographed this building in connection with a project…

building, photography, Portsmouth

Impressed with engineering

I am interested in all sorts of things, big things, little things, things that float, sink or fly. Follow this…

boat, photography, Portsmouth

Abseiling just to escape

It’s a long way down if you let go, but it’s only the last 10mm that causes the problems. On…

abseiling, be your self, Croydon, photography

A breed apart …

I am always pleased when I see a familiar object in a different way. Today the lighting came from somewhere…

butterfly, Horsham, photography

Breath in … breath out …

Tranquility The end of the day and a fitting finish to a walk.

Horsham, photography, water

Another day in the life of

Everyone in this part of the establishment joined in with the celebration. All the counter staff had excelled in their…

Croydon, enjoy life, photography

Planning and thinking and what next

Sitting in my most favourite cafe of the day I see a casual pacer going this way then that way…

Croydon, photography, thinking

The other Brighton Pier

Again, a Sunday stroll and a sunset The people in the foreground were on a photoshoot. Surprise! Two for the…

afternoon, Brighton, photography

Brighton Pier

Sunset on the first day after the annual reset to GMT A lovely crisp afternoon stroll along the seafront in…

Brighton, photography, sunset

Rain, rain go away …

I had sat patiently eating a salad roll in my most favourite cafe of the day and watched colourful umbrellas…

Croydon, photography, rain

Hmm! It unsuspectingly attracted people for frog rolls

In my ignorance I put out a glowing pumpkin on our drive to entertain a family member on his arrival.…

halloween, Horsham, photography

Another leaf, sorry

Another leaf, just because I can. This was a lovely find: the colour of the leaf on a lovely grey…

Horsham, leaf, photography

Eat me … or not that be the question

Scary are these little blighters! On a cracking walk in Forest we spotted this little mushroom. This was the best…

Horsham, mushroom, photography

This is a monster of a spider

This big chap sat in a window in Horsham in an attempt to be scared I cannot be near any…

Horsham, photography, spider

As the dark nights arrive bad parkers rely on a mystical cloak of innocence

This poor chap of a driver was scared to park too far from the kerb on the road in case…

bad parking, Crawley, photography

Horsham, an enjoyable and relaxed town

I believe the Horsam has fared well when compared to other towns around the UK I am not sure why…

Horsham, photography, quite, town

A leaf to behold

Sitting in the Carfax having a bite to eat and right in front of me appeared two leaves that begged…

Horsham, leaf, photography

Where’s he gone?

Now little children … look what can happen when you scamper over a little fence to have a closer look…

boots, Godstone, photography, pond

Clear as a bell

On all the train journeys I have taken I have never stood next to a chap making announcement like this…

diction, photography, Redhill, relaxed

Two of the biggest mushroom I have seen

To those in the know it is apparently a very good year for fungi These were picked by a family…

Horsham, mushroom, photography

Hmm! Not quick enough again

Been here before, both in location (like this place) and action (missed it). My reaction was to laugh first, but…

Brighton, butt, photography, tattoo

Silly but they enjoyed it

It was heavy rain and a cold to boot. The automatic doors pushed open and close at different times and…

Horsham, photography, rain

More zzzZ zzzzZ but audible this time

In my favourite cafe of the day I sniggered along with a little humours grim … there is another one…

Brighton, cafe, photography

Refaced building

When I watched the work on this building I considered it to be a mess of a solution: I am…

brickwork, Croydon, photography

Biding my time …

Not a romantic moment as I was on my own waiting to collect someone Flames are difficult to capture and…

Brighton, candle light, photography

Abandoned – as you do!

This chap just thought to him self ‘ ah! I know I don’t give a tuppenny cuss about anyone else…

bad parking, Brighton, photography

Cats and dogs

It was about the most surprising down pour I had seen in a long time. I had to just shelter…

Brighton, photography, rain

Shadows

This appeared and vanished quickly I have mentioned my like for fleeting shadows before … This happened in the afternoon…

Brighton, Jubilee Library, photography

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