Another great London meet!

[Didache]

Hi all

Today we had another great forum meet in London. It was a nippy but gorgeous day, and we spent over 4 hours walking on the banks of the Thames, seeing what we could find. This time, sadly, Roger (readingr) and Paul (smartwombat) were unable to be with us, so it was just me (Didache) and Tom (overbeyond) plus Peter, a friend of mine who we are hoping to encourage into this forum!

The first pic is Peter and Tom. The second is a detail from The Battle of Britain Memorial. The third is just one of those odd things you find when you walk around any great city.

No doubt Tom will add some more pics to this thread - as will I once I see what he's posted. Hopefully, we can encourage Peter to contribute too!

Cheers
Mike

[Overbeyond]

Portrait of the artists.
Peter had gone home and Mike and I followed our shadows to the tube station.

[Overbeyond]

Mike avoiding the limelight; he really came up to London to choose the colour for his bathroom walls.

[Overbeyond]

Just to say how I enjoyed Didache's and Peter's company today and Peter if you are reading this please consider joining us on the forum. It would be lovely to have you onboard and I feel you will enjoy yourself here.

[Overbeyond]

A couple from me.
One is some, well I don't know what it is but I'm sure it's deep and important
Then we have a reflective Mike enjoying his little cup of coffee and that is important.
All well known London sights/sites

[Didache]

Another three from me ....

The first is Tom doing what he does best. The second is something I saw on the inside of a shop's glass door (you explain it to me!). The third is one of many street entertainers.

Cheers
Mike

[gahspidy]

Mike, that Battle of Britain memorial is one heck a good shot. Tom, love the silhouetted portrait. Lots of colors and patterns to choose from for the bathroom, did you decide on something Mike?

[gahspidy]

ahh, some more strong shots here. Tom, that reflection in the window image is a winner
Fantastic.

[Didache]

Gary - I'd like to introduce you to my interior decorator - he has a hood on because he's shy

And one more from the Battle of Britain Memorial too!

Cheers
Mike

[Overbeyond]

Mike I really like your last one of the BOB mural.
BTW Mike also gave the decorator £50 to write his (Mikes) name on the wall!
Well not in real life but his name is on there. Could this be the end of facebook as we know it.

[Overbeyond]

Some craic this. We're rolling them out now

First one I suppose could be called "Shadowplay".

Second one up should not be called " Well we stand here all day and you never know when you might need it".

The third one "Grey Hair" is especially for the silver surfers.

Hey Mike it would be lovely if we had some images from Peter here if if he decided not to join us. Could it be arranged?

[Didache]

Probably the last from me ....

The first is another one of my interior decorators. The second is a well known scene. The third is Peter and Tom with Big Ben in the background.

Tom - hope your leg is ok! I have sent Peter the url .. and will see him tomorrow morning. I'll give him a nudge!

Cheers
Mike

[Overbeyond]

Probably the last from me ....

The first is another one of my interior decorators. The second is a well known scene. The third is Peter and Tom with Big Ben in the background.

Tom - hope your leg is ok! I have sent Peter the url .. and will see him tomorrow morning. I'll give him a nudge!

Cheers
Mike

Thanks Mike.
I had a lot of problems walking from the the tube station to the car and then at home things were fine only if I didn't walk. A lot better this morning but I intend to take things easier today. That's the second time now this leg pain has hit me while out on sessions.. Funny I cycle up hard hills to and from work everyday with no problems at all.
Here's my last three shots from the outing.
First one is a simple shot of one part of Lambeth Palace and the second is another shadow shot.
Finally a few more painters. Get them young I say.

[Overbeyond]

ahh, some more strong shots here. Tom, that reflection in the window image is a winner
Fantastic.

Thanks Gary.
I intend to do a bit of work on this as the result was a bit better than I had anticipated. Mike just positioned himself perfectly but unintentionly at our table and I just asked him to take a sip from his cup.
The light reflection is not positioned very well (on her nose) but I decided to leave it there.
Mike, Gary is this a problem to you and is it worth trying to remove alltogether?

[another view]

I'm always glad to see you guys get together - you come up with really great shots! Thanks for sharing.

[Peter Brearley]

Here is my (Peter's) first upload of photos from our London meet. It was good to see the experts (Mike and Tom) in action - something for me to aspire to - and to enjoy a great day of photography.
Three photos - a graffiti artist in action but showing one of the unatractive aspects of his craft, and two photos of London landmarks.

[Alison]

Nice shots! Hi Peter welcome to the forum :thumbsup:

[Overbeyond]

Excellent Peter and I am delighted that you have joined up. The inclusion of the two booze bottles provides great added interest to the graffiti shot
The power station seems to have a strange collection of trees at the bottom. How did that happen.
Keep your eye on the critique forum too. It's the best place to hear how other people see your work, which is always interesting.

[Frog]

Welcome, Peter. I too like the graffiti artist. The power station threw me for a sec until I realized it was a painted wall.

[jgredline]

Woe, you guys have some really cool graffiti down there...

[Overbeyond]

I wonder do those dreadful trees offer us an indication of what the developers have in mind for this great building. I shudder to think.

[Didache]

Welcome Peter! I know you will enjoy it here.

Re the Battle of Britain Memorial .. I think I will go down there one day and photograph the whole lot .. make a couple of panaoramas out of it.

Cheers
Mike

[gahspidy]

Wow, really wonderful images from all of you. Very inspiring indeed. Welcome Peter, your work is well seen and executed. I really like the effect of the lens flare in the second shot.
Tom, I do not feel the lightng of the nose reflection is any trouble at all.