We popped into the opening of "PHOTOGRAPHY NOW" near Brick Lane. It's an eclectic mix from some talented photographers.
Openings are busy events, one plans note taking and to diligently meet all the artists, but ... that didn't happen. So here's a visual snapshot from the opening. If you'd like to see more we'd encourage you to go and see for yourself!
You'll find details: who is exhibiting, for how long and where exactly, at the bottom of the post.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOW - 17th - 27th September 2015 at The Brick Lane Gallery - The Annexe, 93 - 95 Sclater St, E1 6HR
Artists: Al Brydon / Ángel Armero / Antoinette Clare Mallon / Daniëlle Guillonard / Felicity Tchorlian / Léon Leijdekkers / Lucy Yates / Peter Madsen / Sarah Fordham / Ula Koska
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I was lucky enough to be invited to a Google run "Local Guides" event in East London yesterday.
The first element of the evening was a presentation on how to improve your mobile food photography from +Paul Winch-Furness who's a London based photographer specialising in food photography.
That was very interesting with some handy tips!
After that we were split up into groups, which were allocated according to which pin we'd chosen when arriving, and then set off on a quick tour around the grounds of the brewery.
One challenge was the most creative group photo. Here's (one of) ours ....
Sadly we didn't win that one later in the evening, but hey-ho you can't win'em all.
Our group hit it lucky and picked home turf, meaning we circled back for an in-depth tour of the brewery itself.
So no getting cold (it was chilly) and more fine beer tasting and discussion.
And tasting .....
As the evening went on the other groups arrived back at base and the place filled up with buzz.
I had a great time, even without the excellent beer. I'd like to say thanks to all to organised and attended.
Want to see more? See all of the photos I took at the Mission East meet-up here.
If you are interested in finding out what the Google Local Guides program is about then head over to their Google+ Page to find out what it's all about. The program is running in a number of cities around the world not just London.
If you haven't heard of the Local Guides program you can find some details at the end of this article, but first here are a few highlights from the photos I took over the course of the evening.
After arriving, checking in, picking a pin character, grabbing one (or two) of the excellent craft beers we had a brief introduction to what was planned for the evening from +Katie Glass and +anouk van den eijnde
The first element of the evening was a presentation on how to improve your mobile food photography from +Paul Winch-Furness who's a London based photographer specialising in food photography.
That was very interesting with some handy tips!
After that we were split up into groups, which were allocated according to which pin we'd chosen when arriving, and then set off on a quick tour around the grounds of the brewery.
One challenge was the most creative group photo. Here's (one of) ours ....
Sadly we didn't win that one later in the evening, but hey-ho you can't win'em all.
Our group hit it lucky and picked home turf, meaning we circled back for an in-depth tour of the brewery itself.
So no getting cold (it was chilly) and more fine beer tasting and discussion.
And tasting .....
As the evening went on the other groups arrived back at base and the place filled up with buzz.
I had a great time, even without the excellent beer. I'd like to say thanks to all to organised and attended.
Want to see more? See all of the photos I took at the Mission East meet-up here.
If you are interested in finding out what the Google Local Guides program is about then head over to their Google+ Page to find out what it's all about. The program is running in a number of cities around the world not just London.
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel crosses beneath the River Thames in East London, linking Greenwich in the south with the Isle of Dogs to the north.
This is the Tower Hamlets entrance on the north bank of the Thames.
I'd been through once before a while ago when the tunnel was undergoing some renovation.
As I'm now living not too far away I thought I'd revisit and use it to get to and explore south of the river.
The tunnel is served at both ends by a lifts: useful for those who have difficulty with steps, or those with bikes. There's also a handy service indicator, telling you if there is a service issue with either lift, so you know before descending that you'll be able to ascend at the opposite end should you wish to.
Steps aren't an issue for me yet, so I took those. I like spiral staircases even when they're tight, but these ones aren't which is good as the flow of people using the walkway between north and south means you are likely to pass people on the stairs.
I was out for a weekend stroll, so wasn't in a rush. Plenty of people are though, so .... Beware of joggers!
The northern end of the tunnel was damaged by bombs during the Second World War and the repairs included a thick steel and concrete inner lining which reduce the diameter substantially for a short distance.
This is the only "tight spot" though through which the tunnel slopes away gently.
The tunnel is classed as a public highway and therefore by law is kept open 24 hours a day!
Not sure I'd be too happy about taking the 0.3km walk through the tunnel in the early hours: I'd guess it's frequented by a bobby now and again to keep it free flowing.
When I was there it was very light, smell free and busy.
A look back at the "tight squeeze", you can see how the tunnel has opened up.
The tunnel is also part of a UK National Cycle Route linking Inverness and Dover. I doubt many are taking *that* journey, but there are many more local cyclists who use the tunnel. Cyclists are required to dismount and push their bikes through the tunnel. It was nice to see that most do.
I'm not sure how often it happens, but when I went though there were some people practicing classical music, and maybe doing a little busking.
The video below is my trek through the tunnel. The musical highlight is after halfway through you can skip to that I won't mind ;-)
The south end of the tunnel pops you up in Greenwich close to the Cutty Sark. Greenwich seems very nice. Not somewhere I've explored properly (yet). So I guess I'll be using the tunnel more often from now on!
This is the Tower Hamlets entrance on the north bank of the Thames.
I'd been through once before a while ago when the tunnel was undergoing some renovation.
As I'm now living not too far away I thought I'd revisit and use it to get to and explore south of the river.
The tunnel is served at both ends by a lifts: useful for those who have difficulty with steps, or those with bikes. There's also a handy service indicator, telling you if there is a service issue with either lift, so you know before descending that you'll be able to ascend at the opposite end should you wish to.
Steps aren't an issue for me yet, so I took those. I like spiral staircases even when they're tight, but these ones aren't which is good as the flow of people using the walkway between north and south means you are likely to pass people on the stairs.
I was out for a weekend stroll, so wasn't in a rush. Plenty of people are though, so .... Beware of joggers!
This is the only "tight spot" though through which the tunnel slopes away gently.
The tunnel is classed as a public highway and therefore by law is kept open 24 hours a day!
Not sure I'd be too happy about taking the 0.3km walk through the tunnel in the early hours: I'd guess it's frequented by a bobby now and again to keep it free flowing.
When I was there it was very light, smell free and busy.
A look back at the "tight squeeze", you can see how the tunnel has opened up.
I'm not sure how often it happens, but when I went though there were some people practicing classical music, and maybe doing a little busking.
The video below is my trek through the tunnel. The musical highlight is after halfway through you can skip to that I won't mind ;-)
The south end of the tunnel pops you up in Greenwich close to the Cutty Sark. Greenwich seems very nice. Not somewhere I've explored properly (yet). So I guess I'll be using the tunnel more often from now on!
Fancy some classic British Fish & Chips?
If you find yourself near Spitalfields and fancy a decent fish & chips head over to Poppies.
This chippy happens to be situated along my walk home, which means I'm usually passing by around "dinner time" and am often seduced by the smell of the "proper sized" chips and vinegar. That's an eating while moving affair though, I don't eat-in.
Today though I happened to be nearby at lunch time, so I thought I'd treat myself and eat-in.
The place has been decked-out with a well suited 50's theme, topped off by the "Poppets" who'll find you a table, take the eat-in orders, as well as keep the place spick-and-span.
The Fish & Chips arrives!
I'm a creature of habit so today, like most occasions, I'd ordered plain and simple fish & chips.
On most occasions I takeaway, but you don't have to go far if you'd rather not eat on the hoof. Benches directly outside offer adequate seating. Plenty of street life to watch the world go by as you tuck in.
Here's what an "open" not wrapped offering looks like. Salt and vinegar is outside. Tip: check the lids are screwed on. Some joker unscrews them, so you can risk over salting!
Here are two "Poppets" who I recently met on the late shift.
At some point I'll try some of their other fair on offer which includes: whitebait, jellied ells, roch salmon (huss), skate, calamari, sausages and pies! What's your favourite?
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If you find yourself near Spitalfields and fancy a decent fish & chips head over to Poppies.
This chippy happens to be situated along my walk home, which means I'm usually passing by around "dinner time" and am often seduced by the smell of the "proper sized" chips and vinegar. That's an eating while moving affair though, I don't eat-in.
Today though I happened to be nearby at lunch time, so I thought I'd treat myself and eat-in.
The place has been decked-out with a well suited 50's theme, topped off by the "Poppets" who'll find you a table, take the eat-in orders, as well as keep the place spick-and-span.
The Fish & Chips arrives!
I'm a creature of habit so today, like most occasions, I'd ordered plain and simple fish & chips.
On most occasions I takeaway, but you don't have to go far if you'd rather not eat on the hoof. Benches directly outside offer adequate seating. Plenty of street life to watch the world go by as you tuck in.
At some point I'll try some of their other fair on offer which includes: whitebait, jellied ells, roch salmon (huss), skate, calamari, sausages and pies! What's your favourite?
Poppie's Fish & Chips: Google, Twitter.
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