Suburban sundown - Modernism! - # 09/13

Suddenly I understand what cubeism, and the 1920s were all about. Why has it taken me so long? These two were put up in the '60s. I did not like them then, and I still don't, because I always felt they are out of context for what they are, where they are. But after snapping them carefully with my new super-wideangle lens, just before sundown, I suddenly appreciate them - but a only a little bit .

Not your usual daily Richmond 1 - # 08/182

Here's an attempt at "urban renewal". This new office complex has appeared like a mushroom on a derelict industrial yard. It sits in it's little enclave surrounded by bijou workmen's cottages dating from the 1870s.

From 04.30 in the mornig until late at night it is overflown every 90 seconds by low flying airliners bound for the South Runway at Heathrow Airport.

I feel sorry for it.