London, England

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This portfolio is made up of photographs taken on one day in London during January 2006. It was a whirlwind tourism blitz on a Sunday. As time was particularly short due to the lighting problems brought on by heavy cloud cover and the shortened days of mid-winter, I endeavored to capture a blend of the tourist imperatives, unique architectures of London, and maybe a little perspective on the complexities found within this large urban environment - including a bit of wildlife.

London is certainly a blend of the old and new. By old, I mean very old. By new, I mean stark contrast. I didn't understand why Prince Charles has said over the last several years that he prefers the old style architecture in London and doesn't really desire the new, until I had visited London. The old styles have a unique feel and character, which the new completely contrasts with - it's almost humorous. Judge for yourself.............

The influence of religion on the architecture was something that I had not thought of previously but on this first visit to London it was very evident. Perhaps it was because I was on the tourist route but it became obvious that the church has played a significant role in the history of London and its architecture.

I enjoyed my stroll through Soho. The diversity stood out. Upscale restaraunts to small hole-in-the-wall pubs. I'd like to spend a bit more time there as it looked like a place where you could have a lot of fun!!

Hope you enjoy the portfolio..

Cheers,

Monty
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