All photos © Alan Schaller
After many nostalgic photo posts about London, I was pleased to find these modern images by Alan Shaller. All taken with a Leica camera, they give a snapshot of london today that will be interesting to see again in 70 years.
A young woman on an underground train. The lighting makes her stand out from the other passengers.
A smart elderly gentleman on an underground train. The reflection is captured nicely.
A ‘Pigeon Lady’ feeding pigeons in a small park. London is full of ladies like her.
A mature couple dancing. The lady doesn’t look very happy. Or does she?
A man staring out of the window in a pub.
This lady enjoyed being photographed, and spoke to Alan after he took it.
A man shopping in a street market.
Someone on a smoke break from his job.
A sharp-suited slim man in the latest style.
Runners lining up for a fun run or marathon. It is usual for many of them to wear crazy outfits.
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One cannot believe how impressive black and white images are. Maybe because we are overflooded by coloured ones, since our phones also can take photos. Thanks for sharing, Pete! Best wishes, Michael
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This photographer is very good, Michael. He also uses a very expensive specialist Leica camera.
Best wishes, Pete.
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One can see, but also the best camera could be a toy in wrong hands. Give me one, and you will not find a difference to a paper cam. Lol xx Michael
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I agree with dfmarks, Outstanding. Warmest regards, Theo
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It is a wonderful camera he is using, but you need the skill to match it. He definitely has that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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(1) “I’ll take your photo if you give me a really big hug!” (Alan Schaller)
(2) I don’t think the smart elderly gentleman will be around to reflect upon this photo in 70 years.
(3) Why pigeon hole the old lady in the park as merely a feeder of birds? She is actually a seasoned mathematician who is using all those pigeons to help her solve the Collatz conjecture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collatz_conjecture)
(4) “Hmm! That sexy guy over there with the shaggy hair is blowing me kisses!”
(5) “Prime restaurant opportunity, eh? I wonder if I should seize it?”
(6) “Just so you know, Alan. I’m not Mother Teresa.”
(7) “I should have written everything down. There was something else Blanche wanted me to get…”
(8) “I need to break the smoking habit.”
(9) Slender Man. Slim Man. Thin Man…Two are movie titles. One is not.
(10) “I just had a flash. What if Barry Allen decides to compete?”
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I have no doubt that the prime restaurant opportunity will be a money-maker in Central London, David. 🙂
Best wshes, Pete.
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Wonderful photographer and great camera. I think that lady is clinging to the love of her life. Perhaps she was his mistress. I can always make stories up about people!
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She is not wearing a wedding ring, so you could be on the right track, Carolyn.
This is the camera he owns. It is lovely, but costs a fortune.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/0931311438/leica-m10-monochrom-is-a-discreet-black-and-white-rangefinder-camera
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wonderful photos, Pete.
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Thanks, Don. Mr Shaller knows his stuff, undoubtedly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love the pictures.
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Glad to hear that, Molly. Me too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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These are fascinating people-watching photos, very impressive!
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Mr Shaller is very talented, Liz. And he has a good eye for people watching.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I can definitely see that in his work!
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That lady dancing looks like she’s eyeballing someone else.
There’s something about the guy looking out from the pub that is very poignant.
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Yes, the pub man looks worn out and depressed, I agree.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The lady looks like she’s dancing with Yul Brynner.
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Except Yul is long dead. But I get what you mean. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love these, so full of life !
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I agree. He is obviously a very talented photographer, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Those photos speak. The dancing lady looks tired = see the bags under eyes. He’s to blame.
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Could be that, Gavin. I have bags under my eyes even when I am not tired. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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An outstanding series of photographs.
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I agree completely. Thanks, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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