Stranded

At Stephen’s suggestion, while stuck in Tokyo, I participated in Andrew Losowsky’s Stranded project. Unfortunately, due to work I didn’t get to shoot some of the content Andrew had requested, but some of my shots might end up in the final version of the magazine. In any case, I recommend you check it out. There was some coverage in the Toronto Star yesterday, which features one of my photos.

Tokyo…

Thanks to Eyjafjallajökull, I’ve been stranded in Tokyo since 20 April, waiting on a flight to get back to London. Apart from it being very difficult to get on with the day job, having unexpected time in my favourite city has been a joy. I’ve bought an Olympus E-P2, as I really need something a little less conspicuous than my D300 for the occasions when big camera kit is simply not going to get thru the door at clubs or events. Image quality and handling is great, but the flash is — of course — next to useless, and — …

Tasmania

I grew up in Tasmania. I rarely go back, and I’ve never done so with a decent camera and the intent to make images. This week I’ve been back for a few days, mostly spent in Exeter (where my parents still live) and thereabouts. Most of the photos here were taken during two long walks. The first led me down backroads and creekbeds to Gravelly Beach and back up to Exeter, the other took me up to the Supply River Church, where most of my mother’s ancestors are buried. There are also a small few of the Launceston Gas Works, …

Eat Your Heart Out at Brickhouse

Scottee (above) and friends took on the Conservatives, the 80s and some homophobic City boy hecklers at the Brick Lane restaurant/bar/performance space. Pix here.

Gay Bingo at the ICA

The last ever Gay Bingo at the ICA (according to Jonny, shut down due to complaints from the Queen herself. Maybe). 3D-themed, crowded and ridiculously fun. As always. Pix here.

Yagg

French LGBT site yagg.com is running a feature on gay London — with some of my Dalston Superstore pix in the mix…