The Random Way Home – Behind the L...

Once upon a time, a boy, a man, an idiot thought it was a bloody good idea to buy a bicycle and cycle across the world. Little did he know that 5 months into the trip he would be back in the city where he started, New York. But for now, let’s look back in photos from the first four months of The Random Way Home. New York to San Francisco. These photos are more of a personal account from my adventure and more of a behind the scenes look at how I crossed America. AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! It all started on a ridiculously cold cloudy day at Coney Island, New York. The...

Welcome to Williamsburg...

I thought I’d show you around the birthplace of the ‘hipster’, and my new home – Williamsburg, Brooklyn. From these photographs you might think that i live in a slum or a ghetto, but I really don’t, it’s a vibrant and colourful place to live. Anyone from New York will tell you that Williamsburg is so pretentious  trendy. And if you’re wearing the latest fashion when leaving your apartment, I guaranty by the time you walk across the road you’ll be out of fashion. In my case, I’ve never been in fashion so I kind of blend...

Instax NYC...

I thought I’d mix it up on my recent visit to New York. Instead of taking my Leica with me, I took my clunky ebay purchase – The Fuji Instax Wide 100.  Far harder to be stealthy and discrete with a giant blue Fisher Price looking camera hanging from my neck.  I’m glad the instant dream is still alive, I enjoyed the challenge. Click to make large....

I <3 NYC...

I’m flying out to Manhattan later today for a long weekend of photography and partying. I couldn’t have timed this trip any better, as four of my favorite photographers are have exhibitions at the same time. The current exhibition at MOMA The Modern Century -Henri Cartier-Bresson. Edwynn Houk Gallery The Pioneers of Colour – Stephen Shore/Joel Meyerowitz/William Eggleston. I’m also going to see what’s on at the Leica Gallery and The International Centre of Photography. Back next week, see you...