grim, neon

grim, neon, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I have often paused here and taken a photo with this sign. Usually within the context of the surroundings, but have not found a composition that works. I think this one is O.K., maybe the building opposite helps. It reminds me of an exhibition that encouraged me to take up digital photography. They were large inkjet prints of out of focus apartment blocks, the artist was Heidi Specker, you can see some of her work here: www.heidespecker.de
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narrow & simple living

narrow & simple living, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

These cottages fascinate me, I like the idea of living in something plain and simple. They were built for a simpler time, when a chair and a book was enough. I guess they have adapted though with flat screen television.
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red berries

red berries, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I find some places keep offering more photos. I walk past and see a photo again and again it is different. This house I have already photographed at least twice before, here privacy
and here grey house
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blue curtain with stars

blue curtain with stars, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I photographed this building through a gap between other buildings. It seems to be alone among the trees but it is on the edge of the inner city, with the green belt as a backdrop. I think it was the blue curtain that captured my eye. I am always curious of peoples surroundings.
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but there is no traffic...

but there is no traffic..., originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

even so, the sun is shining, a cigarette, the Sunday papers – Life is good.
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early morning light

early morning light, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

!!! nothing more to say, sometimes just a detail will do.
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St George

St George, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

This building is now used for university student accommodation. It was once a Hotel, and maybe it's biggest claim to fame is that the Beatles stayed here in June 1964, you can read about it here Wellington – The Beatles. I have taken a photo from this spot before but a different version and subject, see woman & lizard
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botanical

botanical, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

On a wet day I went for a walk through the park. Just through the entrance there is a small statue, and I liked the arrangement of conifers that seemed to frame the small man.View On Black

sky

sky, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

One of the elements of my photography is the weather, I photograph mostly outside on the streets, and I tend to follow where the light is, and the weather on this day was big clouds sweeping over the hills so I just pointed the camera up, I do like the look of trees against the winter sky.
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family

family, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Occasionally my two daughters come over and we go out for a coffee. They walk and talk with their mum, but I usually get side tracked taking photos along the way and get left behind. So much so today that I was able to photograph them down on the road below.
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