Before going to work, the other day, I took a stroll in central Oslo. At the foot of this stair I noticed the morning sun above me shining quite strong, making all kinds of effects on people. So, I waited a while, aiming my camera at the top of the steps, seeking for situations to emerge.
On the banks of the Seine
Upon visiting Paris, I’ve often wandered the banks of the Seine (only in daytime, of course, I don’t think it’s advisable to stroll these river beds at night…). But the Seine is an important recreational area, and a place where it´s possible to retreat in silence from the bustling city. This gentleman, I presume, preferred to be left alone in the sun (although I obviously caught him in a mobile phone conversation).
And the sun also sets
Pointing the camera right into the sun is a risky business. Nevertheless, I love it. Objectively speaking, it makes it impossible to achieve a perfect picture (whatever that is), but you get so many thrilling effects!
Capturing this, I hadn´t the faintest idea what I was doing. The sun was extremely hard, and low, as it was settling. I couldn´t see anything through the viewfinder. But, far from being flawless, (and after a fair bit of post-processing), the resulting image turned out reasonably interesting, I think.
And for those of you who finds my city alluring, and would like to know the location. The shot was taken where Karl Johans Street starts, with my back to the railway station, facing the Royal Castle (not visible at this photo).
Connecting People?
I´m old enough to remember Finnish mobile phone company Nokias slogan (actually it´s not that old, the slogan I mean, it only seems so). And I never stop wondering if it´s really true or not, seeing people with their mobile phones all the time, on the streets, in bars, underground, at work, cafes …
The Oslo Fjord goes from the sea, all the way up to the city itself, terminating in a pleasant harbour with space for everything from large vessels to pleasure crafts. It even has a couple of beaches, and some of the newest developments have piers in front of them where you can dive more or less directly into the sea.
This guy was out on his paddle board in central Oslo harbour when he apparently received a phone call. So he did what we all are obliged to do, and took an instant mobile phone break on the water.
In … we trust
For all the good reasons, none of which I´m going to bother you with, I haven´t been able to post recently. Please forgive me.
Talking photography is, on the other hand, much more interesting. This picture was taken a few weeks ago, in Wood Green, Greater London. Having exited the tube station, I turned around. Looking at the modernist styled 1930s station building, my eyes landed on this rather peculiar combination, just a few feet to the right of its entrance. Much to be said, of course, but I think it speaks well for itself.
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