Golden Lane Estate Market Day

Recently the wonderful Golden Lane Estate had one of its market days, where the estate's residents apply for a table to sell whatever they like - be it mouthwatering cakes and brownies (from these lovely people) or bric-a-brac from the lovely ladies from the estate.

I was contacted by the really nice Christine and Bill (the people who helped me with my ongoing Golden Lane residents project seen here) to ask if I would take some photos on the day and I happily agreed. It was a lovely morning spent snapping away, meeting some of the very nice people I live on the estate with. I defy people to say Londoners don't have community spirit! We do.

Here are some snaps from the day:

(all photos © Lucy Johnston - none of these photos are to be reproduced or used without my prior permission)

Absent spaces

Here are some photographs I've taken roaming around the place. I love spaces that have some semblance of life but are essentially at that moment of capture, spaces of absence and quietude. Its my attempt to capture an essence, or atmosphere as well as construct an image that works simply with composition and light.

Krakow, Poland

Barcelona, Spain

Berlin, Germany

Golden Lane Estate, London (as first image)

Golden Lane lady

Not to continue with the theme of death but I just wanted to dedicate this photo/post to the little old lady who lived on my estate who passed away recently. She always had an eye (and clear appreciation) for the young indie lads I happen to know and always made sure she wore a good high heeled shoe when she could. She'd feed the pigeons most days (not to everyone's liking apparently) and occasionally gave me a very beautiful smile. I was sad to hear today that she's gone.

(the above diptych was taken on my Mamiya RZ on slide film xpro where I live)

Postscript: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucylovestodance/4497455265/