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There's no denying it. The converted barges moored alongside what were once the old Kingston industrial wharves for wood, coal, leather and brewers' malt and barley are much loved and well cared for homes. They make a colourful show at any time of year.
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Boat People, dwelling alongside on the Thames at Kingston.
Canbury Gardens on a Summer evening, along the riverside at Kingston upon Thames.
Another of my moody Ham House offerings - (a bit "same-ish" and in a rut?). The lavae of a carpet beetle (they eat valuable old carpets) have been found unexpectedly in an unusual place. (The hunt constantly goes on in the background). A thorough clean-up must be started immediately. I'm lucky because I get called in to take photos of the event.
I chose this because I liked all the shapes, curves and angles; the soft and the hard; the light and shadow. It makes a mundane clean-up into an event that engages the sentiments.
Clarence St., Kingston on a Saturday. Chuggers (Charity Muggers) and Touts lie in wait. Note the perfect deployment of forces; the way the net is spread. Two punters approach, but we know the encounter will be good natured and most will depart smiling and even with their wallets and bank accounts untouched. The experience will be enjoyed by all. It's street entertainment.
How very 1980s. This is all Nipper gets; but it's still there, unscathed and in reasonable condition. The HMV shop is no longer on the site. Perhaps more important, and better, the alley where the Toilet Gallery stands, has been renamed Nipper Alley after full discussion by the town council. I apologise for exciting your expectations! But think of me: it was quite a let down after all the rat-like hunting and putting two and two together.
