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Coming home late on a Sunday evening, snuck into the quiet carriage with Fran and explored with my camera… quietly. (that sounds all sorts of wrong)
A friend pointed out to me that the photographs I usually take are of things we see everyday that lack importance, but they're from an angle which few of us have seen, or tried to see. Although not unique, it gave me a little definition to what I do… which was nice!
I guess this photo is a prime example of that. I liked the angle, colours and all that other stuff.
How many commuters have seen this everyday and ever thought to lie on the floor and have a peek from this angle? …Why would you bother.

While you're at it, take a look at this lovely photograph taken by the equally lovely Francine on the same journey.
(Taken on 28/08/2011) - Much better viewed Large if you wish. Also, 100th upload yay!

Okay, first off I'd like to point out that I'm well aware that in English the word 'Giraffe' is spelt with two F's… then why did you chose to use only one?! I hear you desperately cry. Because this photograph was taken in France and the French are so awesome they only use one F… in everything!

This was one of the better photographs from the trip and sadly it's still not perfect, no where near as sharp as I'd like it to be and there's probably a little too much dead/negative space; still I like it all the same.
Had an amazing long weekend away with Francine et ma Famille, just what the doctor ordered!

I know right, Giraffes roaming around France, what next?!
(Taken on 20/08/2011) - Definitely better viewed Large (press L), if you like.

I rarely set up photographs, in fact, unless you're looking at my unfinished Gummy set you'll be hard pushed to find a photograph on my stream that isn't of something I stumbled across.
Still, it's good to break from the usual to… the usual. I say usual because this kind of photograph is very 'in fashion' at the moment, a lot of people tend to be doing it and I can see why; lenses are pretty things! Put them in the right place, with the right light and you're halfway there.
Just wish I had more of them… don't we all?
(Taken on 15/08/2011)

A small but necessary boost of colour to my stream, everything's been a little black and white recently so here's one that's black, blue, brown and white! I know, amazing!
Not long ago a friend asked me to take some photographs around her shop to go on her website/facebook etc… This turned into a sort of 'explore the shop and take photos of anything and everything' sort of deal and the above is one of said photos.
It's the letter box on the front door, believe it or not!
Talk about depth of fun!
(Taken on 24/06/2011)

This is Francine and her Mum, taken a while ago on one of those days that just doesn't last long enough.
I know I frequently bang on about it, but the best 'portraits' are those that don't know
they're portraits; un-staged and real. I was lagging behind with my camera, as per, and turned to see them walking along the pier (Clevedon) like this, seized the opportunity and this was the outcome (I think I asked them to stop walking actually… CHEAT!).

On a side note I think I'm going to have to get Flickr Pro again, there's something… better about it and I have a lot more content I want to share!

…one more thing!
I don't normally do this and I don't plan on making a habit out of it but it's fitting with the context of the photograph: Listening to: City and Colour - The Grand Optimist
(Taken on 19/96/2011)