black and white photography by rob gardiner.

Smack bang in the middle of Central Park, on the Great Lawn. I’ve
been photographing this guy for years, and the day after Xmas I was
back there snapping him in all his glory. As you can see, he is a slow
but sturdy specimen. No actual snow falling, you can see his
neighbourly buildings on 5th Avenue. I’m a little older these days, so
I did not climb over the wire fence, resulting in the slightly wider
view. It makes me think about the 2020s, 2030s, what will he look like
then? I hope to keep you all informed.

Here he is in 2002 (not 2003 after all!) and 2001.

Gallery, 3 lights. American Girl. Canon, Capture the Memories.

I shot in NYC long enough that when I went there for a few days
I knew that there was little use trying to get some great street shots
in such a short time. These were from the roll that I did shoot, around
Times Square.

Back in New York City for a few days between Christmas and New Years day, I shot a few photographs with a 6x6 pinhole camera.

Double exposure.

I lived in NYC for almost five years from 99-03, but this was
the first trip I’d made to the Statue of Liberty since 87. I plan to go
back in 2021.

Astor Place

New York Stock Exchange.

More to come, perhaps, when I find time to develop some film.

I am fortunate enough to be living less than five minutes walk from
St Paul’s, this photograph was shot on Christmas day. This spot is
actually in the grounds of the London Stock Exchange, usually patrolled
by Tripod-hating security guards.

Taken with a pinhole camera, shot on Polaroid 55 film. Polaroid
55 film is renowned for all sorts of imperfections, but this time the
smear is due to inadequate washing, I’ll have to redo it later;)

I will return in the New Year. Seasons Greetings!