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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.

Tag: photography

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 – … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 – … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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. … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

Brighton, photography, rain

Shadows

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

Brighton, Jubilee Library, photography

Clouds … again

This is not the shot I was after … again We regularly cross the Thames and the return journey is … More

clouds, journey, M25, photography

What do you notice in this one-way street

I sat daydreaming working in my favourite cafe of the day and had looked out of the window several times … More

Brighton, car, photography, Police

Dirty Harry

Years ago I photographed Dirty Harry with his most powerful handgun being painted above this shop. It’s been replaced now … More

Brighton, dirty harry, photography

Sunrise shared

This sunrise came as a timely reminder that autumn is with us As the dark mornings drift in without being … More

Horsham, photography, sunrise

Motorway accident

You would think people would have a modicum of common sense not to block the emergency service on route to … More

Dartford, M25, photography

zzzZ zzzzZ zzzzzZ

And it went on! More zzzz. Travellers Rest aka coffee shops are warm and when in a good chair a … More

Brighton, photography, travel

A bit concerned

Hmm! An unattended empty life jacket floating in the water does have a dark humorous side In a place with … More

life, photography, Portsmouth

Lesson learned … twice

I thought I had learned this lesson: take the photograph when you see it. There are some situations that will … More

Croydon, lesson, photography

Could be a fine soon …

If the Government get their act together, pavement parking will become a chargeable offence I have posted other photographs of … More

bad parking, Brighton, car, photography

Strand of a web

This tickled me. A spider had started to weave his web with a strand onto this ladies head I had … More

Horsham, photography, spider, web

What a morning

A little time at the start of a journey and I had to stop for this It was cold, damp … More

Horsham, mist, photography, sunrise

It’s not always vision …

I don’t ware sun glasses as I always want to see the colour of life. I don’t ware headphones while … More

Brighton, cafe, dick, photography

Coffee Shops

This is a muse, as I have not got the inclination to check … but I think the increasing rise … More

Brighton, cafe, photography, solace

Chitter chatter … its good to talk

Bob Hoskins, Long Good Friday or was it Mrs BT, matters not. These two young ladies were oblivious to the … More

Brighton, chitter chatter, hair do, photography

Busker – a heavy weight

This chap impressed me, not straightaway, but by the fact he had man-handled this piano into the centre of Brighton. … More

Brighton, busker, photography, Street Photography

Tufty Club – stop, look and photograph

Well nearly, stop, look, listen then cross the road was the childhood mantra for crossing the road. Dated I am … More

pawn shop, photographer, photography, Portsmouth

Squaring up to each other

The two chap standing toe to toe had had a slanging match and both came back for more. I was … More

Brighton, confrontation, foul mouthed, photography

Homeless people

Irony equals the larger than life poster on the right. Brighton has a homeless problem!

Brighton, homeless, photography

Band on the run

I looked out of my current favourite coffee shop window and noticed these people. They were waiting and I carried … More

band on the run, Brighton, photography

Guarding weeds and hardcore

While photographing the lifting of the living units on this new 40 story tower block this chap arrived and let … More

Croydon, grass, guarding, photography, stones

How many legs does it take to pull a holiday case?

Recently in a post I showed a pair of legs that suddenly appeared out of nowhere … today was different. … More

Croydon, legs, photography, wheels

The day starts empty … the sun comes out … followed by people

It’s eerily quiet to start. Few shop keepers have set up shop, most are still thinking about it. This is … More

Brighton, north lanes, photography

Run rabbit run

A great idea that I warm to, but not today The Saturday Morning Park Run draws in lots of people, … More

Brighton, Hyde park, London, national fun run, park run, photography, Sunday times

Coloured patterns

Non-repeating pattern – can there be such a thing? I work close to this Coloured building in Croydon. It’s profile … More

building, colour, Croydon, pattern, photography

Eyes to the right

It is very common to see ladies putting on makeup on the train. I can hardly drink a coffee through … More

makeup, photography, Redhill, travel

Time – tick – time – tick

Several years ago, during the a very snowy winter I sat on the very same stretch of road waiting and … More

Crawley, jam, photography, traffic

Happy with oneself, that be him

This chap was very happy, well I think he was. He came in to the coffee shop and put his … More

cafe, Horsham, photography, warm

I really don’t know

This chap was very tall and imposing as well. To some intimidating. At first I thought he was on a … More

Brighton, cafe, photography, tattoos

It’s an annual process of filling up again

Portsmouth lives on a predictable cycle: new students arrive, study, leave. Some graduate, some return. Most leave with, I hope, … More

cafe, photography, Portsmouth

Worse breakfast ever …

I, on occasions, have a cooked breakfast. Perhaps once every couple of months. I was in Brighton before 7:00 and … More

Brighton, photography, worst breakfast ever

It’s the out-of-sync things that get me

I like order but I enjoy both static things in life and the changing things in equal measure. This is … More

Croydon, photography, sunrise, sync

Strong Architecture

I like concrete structures. Many criticise them for looking ugly and dirty. Ugly I can cope with but dirty is … More

brutalist, duct, photography, Portsmouth

From the mist of time

Misty mornings are glorious. Not always got the time to break a journey, but on a train journey I am … More

mist, photography, Redhill, sun, train

What I looked at when I woke up at 5:45

I woke up because it was time, not because of my alarm. With one eye starting to focus while the … More

Horsham, photography, sunrise

Clouds – ahhh relax, breath in, relax, breath out

Time is a precious commodity. When I have time I have usually not got money, when I’ve got money I … More

cloud cover, evening, Horsham, photography

Smoking …. your thoughts

There is a shared responsibility here. Smokers to be considerate and the local authorities to empty bins etc. Not being … More

bins, Brighton, photography, smoking

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