It's not technology...

…it’s an inbound train

James Whatley — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:27:05 +0000

Not just any old inbound train, that there is a bonafide, communist-era, Moscow metro train.

It’s April 2011, and I’m in Russia. Man alive I make some mad decisions.

…it’s a beautiful butterfly

James Whatley — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:35:21 +0000

Sometimes, it’s the detail that matters. The gentle blur of koi, swarming underneath. The slight indentation (but not breaking) of the water around the edges of the wings. The intricacy of colour across the span.

The South American Butterfly is a beautiful creature; it rests quietly, without a care in the world.

…it’s showing the world you’re Spider-Man

James Whatley — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:36:00 +0000

London’s Southbank is home to many a performer, young and old.

This kid however, small and spindly in frame, wasn’t there for the adulation and fame. This kid just wanted to prove his name.

And he did. Over and over again.

…it’s a classic market morning

James Whatley — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:29:51 +0000

Portobello road is one out my favourite places in Londontown; from gorgeous antiques through to second-hand clothes, the traders here seem to have it all.

Including an almost limitless supply of great photography fodder. The photo below, while not being anything winning to look at, is one of my favourites out of God knows how many photowalks this past year. Perfect composition, lovely colours and just the right amount of sunshine.

Onion, cucumber, tomato; glorious.

…it’s the rule of thirds

James Whatley — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:45:58 +0000

One muffin, sliced in two, toasted then buttered. One sausage, split and grilled. Egg, fried. Baked beans, hot from the pan, served in a ramekin.

When it comes to food porn, composition is everything.

Breakfast is served.

…it’s Haturday

James Whatley — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:06:10 +0000

“It’s my birthday!” she says

“Hurrah!” we exclaim

“On a Saturday” she explores

“Even better!” we proclaim

“I shall throw a party” she says

“Of course” we reply

“A HAT party?” she ponders

“Hat-urday!” we cry

…it’s just not immediately obvious

James Whatley — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Browsing through my ‘thisismyn8′ on this handset of mine, you have to wonder what qualifies as ‘good enough’ to be included.

The photo below is notable only for its averageness. The angles aren’t particularly pleasing and the light isn’t perfect either. Except, that isn’t the point.

The sight of morning steam rising over a snow-drenched Finnish rooftop is, to me at least, the perfect catalyst for an ear-to-ear grin.

For this photo to even exist, it means that I must have been in Helsinki at the time of capture and, as one of my all time favourite cities, one can begin to understand why I might be smiling.

Geotags are truly wonderful things.

…it’s a Venetian Valentine

James Whatley — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:31:00 +0000

February 14th, 2011 and winter still lingers.

Icy tendrils, cool to the touch, spread their way along the canals of Little Venice and frost, smiling its early way into the evening’s domain, follows suit like an old dog loyally accompanying its master home.

Dusk has arrived in the Vale.

The warm glow of a nearby window insinuates the secret joys that this night of romance should bring; a beacon of light in decaying remnants of the day.

The clink of glasses. Laughter. Tonight is not mine, not I this Venetian Valentine.

Not I.

…it’s the best burger in Soho

James Whatley — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:42:26 +0000

I’m not kidding, it really is. Byron Hamgurger, situated on London’s Wardour Street is one of my favourite places in town.

You couldn’t possibly eat there every day and I think you might even struggle with once a week. But, when you get that burger feeling, there really is no substitute.

The meat? Gorgeous. The milkshakes? Glorious.
And the onion rings? To. Die. For.

I must take a photo like this almost every time I visit and yet this one, snapped back in February of this year, is by far and away the best; the colour, the composition, the slightly blurry side dish in the background…

It makes me hungry just looking at it.

…it’s a depth of field thing

James Whatley — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:03:15 +0000

Starbucks, Pat.
Pat, Starbucks.

The 1000heads boardroom is the scene for many an early morning creative session and the day that this particular photograph was taken is no different.

Armed with a cup of caffeine and a smile, the ideas… await.

…it’s slightly NSFW

James Whatley — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:56:00 +0000

24hrs from this photo being taken 2010 would ge gone and 2011 would be left in it’s place.

As New Year’s Eve eve parties go, this masquerade ball somewhere near London Bridge was the perfect way to begin the celebrations.

Raucous, yes. Debaucherous, more so. Best party of 2010? By a country mile..

The less said about our naked golden waiters & waitresses, the better…

It was quite the night.

…it’s a day at the beach

James Whatley — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:55:17 +0000

WOOF!