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Moxette's photostream
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I consider myself primarily a street photographer and that is my passion.
Slideshows of my street pics here and here - with music.
Another is documenting the quirky side of life, especially the quirky side of American life.
I also enjoy tracking down and photographing houses from the 1930s to the mid-seventies. This has turned into a bit of a personal project. I moderate the following architecture groups:
Modernist Houses
Postwar Houses in the UK (1945-1980
In addition to flickr, you'll find me at:
www.chrismoxey.net
Zuperquirk
And an interview at London Independent Photography
Oh, and I love collecting old slides.
Photos of Moxette (5)
Moxette's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,639)
Contacts (610)
Groups (50)
- Wiliiam Kesling & His Modern Structures 2 photos, 10 members
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 65,142 photos, 5,128 members
- Street Photographers' Salon 14 photos, 105 members
- The 50s Turn 60 153 photos, 174 members
- Los Feliz Architecture 54 photos, 23 members
- Arcosanti, An Urban Laboratory 880 photos, 95 members
- British Street Photography (BSP) 946 photos, 276 members
- The democratic photograph 65 photos, 57 members
- Post-war Houses of Europe 154 photos, 23 members
- 21st Century Housing - UK 15 photos, 4 members
- Julius Shulman 1910-2009 32 photos, 35 members
- CHARITY PRINT AUCTIONS - JAPAN 1 photo, 1,521 members
- Some Ways to Disappear 175 photos, 588 members
- Hoppe street portraits competition 2,360 photos, 481 members
- Right Here, Right Now 1,202 photos, 115 members
- The Social Landscape 10,581 photos, 334 members
- Residential typologies: world wide 920 photos, 61 members
- Truth Magazine 22 photos, 227 members
- London Street Photography Metro Competition 7,289 photos, 1,123 members
- AUBADE Magazine 6,207 photos, 232 members
- the wanderers 12,759 photos, 331 members
- Altered States of Agoraphobia 3,610 photos, 293 members
- Street Photography Zine 1,738 photos, 329 members
- Alison & Peter Smithson 133 photos, 58 members
- Modern Living 1,102 photos, 161 members
- Peter Womersley 158 photos, 34 members
- Alec Soth's "From Here To There" Flickr Project 2,197 photos, 1,195 members
- National Trust for Hysteric Preservation 27,032 photos, 1,766 members
- Architecture 890,893 photos, 52,053 members
- I-95.10 123 photos, 290 members
- Sad Café 166 photos, 83 members
- Two For the Road 770 photos, 1,370 members
- Architecture Wales 2,004 photos, 83 members
- Poodle Trees 96 photos, 35 members
- Mid-century modern ceramics & tableware 5,940 photos, 948 members
- Indoor 'Street' Shooting 1,087 photos, 199 members
- HACKNEY / EAST LONDON 4,284 photos, 105 members
- Villages of Vision 109 photos, 11 members
- ABC of Roofs: Asymmetric, Butterfly and Castellated (Houses) 350 photos, 58 members
- Street Reverb Magazine 69 photos, 462 members
- theprintspace gallery / Search for exhibitors 19,890 photos, 1,891 members
- MORE WITH LESS 1,516 photos, 338 members
- Third Floor Gallery Cardiff 187 photos, 81 members
- International style architecture 1,010 photos, 108 members
- Sussex Photography Project 1,961 photos, 214 members
- Social Landscapes - Unpopulated 8,277 photos, 270 members
- Rising Sun 325 photos, 129 members
- - la photographie modeste - 15,244 photos, 460 members
- Democratic Forest 33,585 photos, 861 members
- Palmer & Krisel Architects 433 photos, 114 members
Testimonials (12)
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Midori no Saru says:
"A humane Martin Parr, with great taste in architecture."
27th August, 2008
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whirrdz says:
"One of the kindest flickrers I've had the pleasure to know, Moxette is best-known for her own unflinching photos depicting neighbors and pedestrians, the locals in varied settings (urban, suburban, or seaside resorts) of Britain. So too she has a knack with inanimate elements (including funky mannequins, crazy kitsch, Deco & Art Moderne architecture).
Her candid street photos move comfortably between striking colour and deep, delicious black & whites. Mox never mocks the intriguing people in her photos -- not precious about her work, she is however protective of the people she selects as subjects. Full of good-natured humour, her images show that she truly cares -- she likes people.
The slang word *moxie* is defined as a combination of courage and inventiveness. Initiative, skill, know-how & gumption. Whenever I think I finally know how to come closer in describing Mox's style, grace & oeuvre... she pulls more determined magic from her top hat to confound me! Mox's varied photos are a unique brand of delightful surprises, no tricks."24th October, 2007
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scribeoflight says:
"The photos you see here are testimony enough, but it needs to be said again that this photographer is awesome in so many different ways: humanistic, quirky, persistent, and very, very smart when it comes to catching insightful moments. I love seeing new stuff and visit frequently."
17th September, 2007
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marty_pinker says:
"Moxette is doing a grand job of documenting the quirky crinklies of Britain, here and elsewhere.
If there were a contest for a female Martin Parr, she would get many votes, including mine."27th August, 2007
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i didn't mean to go to Stoke says:
"Moxette has a very rare gift which leaves me stunned, the unique ability to capture the warmth and humanity of people in some of the finest most moving portrait shots i have ever seen, she captures people with a quite unique dignity. Her street photography has a surreal quirky edge.
Did i mention she is a genuinely nice person as well?"9th August, 2007
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BuckarooBob says:
"She is truly a gifted artist with a unique vision--and a unique chemistry in relating to people, as photo subjects. There are people where you can say...I want to step into the world of...X, or Y, or Z...or Bruce. or Mick, or Madonna, or, or, or..well, for me, I've gotten on the enthusiasm train early in the station for once, and I will say...Moxette is one solid photographer!"
27th April, 2007
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mickeydonoghue says:
"All praise to Moxette, i been looking at her images ever since i joined flickr and must say she is always on the ball when it comes to catching people at their best. Her images are a pleasure to look at
and i could never see Moxette ever giving up her art . May she continue to thrive. All the best."15th March, 2007
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Franks Wild says:
"I keep going back again and again to look at her photo's, they are fantastic! ( not one for long speaches!)."
5th January, 2007
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*estrella says:
"Moxette's images first struck me as a documentary or sorts, something akin to this particular genre - until, over time, i began to see that there is something far more personal going on here, a documentation, not only of people, places, shop fronts and seaside resorts...but a more intimate glimpse into the lives of her subjects.
Do they know her? perhaps not. But often they are aware of her watching them, and yet they never seem to take offence. This is where her talent lies - with the people themselves, her knack for disarming them, and in some strange way, gaining their trust.
The images tell us something of the souls of her subjects; those remarkable facial expressions, the stilted walk of a pensioner, a bored housewife travelling home from an afternoons shopping on the bus. Addictively voteuristic, her camera is like a mirror that throws the idol reflections of her passers-by in our direction, for us to ponder over, to feel for, and to share.
This is something i could never muster the nerve to do - so hats off to her!
she is unique:))"6th December, 2006
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charity shopper says:
"Moxette, your photos are entertaining, intriguing and always inspiring. I like this view of the world, and your eye for a great knick-knack!"
12th November, 2006
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Springsun says:
"Moxette, I especially like your photos. Many photos on Flickr are beautiful, showing landscapes and pretty things, but your photos of people (and mannequins :) are always interesting. They are something I can look at and enjoy at a simpler level. Your photos of regular people going about their daily business are really wonderful. I just wanted to tell you I appreciate your photos, and your descriptions. There is always more to your photos than first meets the eye. I'm new to your photos, so I'll understand if you choose not to post this. I just wanted to say thank you..."
3rd September, 2006
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Naomi Ibuki says:
"Moxette / Mox’s photos reflect her kind cheerful character.
I especially like her people's photos very much.
Her photos are so natural, nostalgic, and also cinematic!
Thanks for your sharing, encouragement, and keep showing us your wonderful photography :)
Naomi"13th August, 2006
- Joined:
- April 2005
- Hometown:
- Brighton
- I am:
- Female and Taken
- Occupation:
- Bereavement counsellor/Photographer
- Website:
- http://www.chrismoxey.net
















