#156 Andy Balcon

While wandering around Columbia Road, we heard his amazing voice. I shot his portrait and asked for permission later. Adorable young man, whom I would be happy to shoot in a separate photoshoot. In the meantime, enjoy his music.

#155 Yet another smoker

A lovely day out in Columbia Road. My favourite Sunday location. I don't like smoking but I do like to shoot smokers. I cannot wait for my Cuba trip this summer. There will be plenty of cigar photo action.

Guess what I noticed first about this gent! He stood there watching the street so why not? He seemed to enjoy the attention too. Thanks for posing!

#145 PopUp Barbados

I saw him sitting on the kerb waiting. Quick request and he was happy to pose. Turns out he was waiting for his girlfriend who was getting some pots for the plants they just bought. 

He was an interesting character and I walked away with his business card as he runs monthly PopUp Barbados restaurant. Food? Did someone mention food?

#143 One man band

We had such a giggle yesterday wandering around Columbia Road. We convinced this gentleman that we were on a day out from a very special institution, which only allowed us out for one day a week. He usually performs with his band outside the Spanish restaurant in Columbia Road. A lovely chap.

#140 Full of smiles

I spotted their smiles from miles away. Two people colourfully dressed with super happy smiles. What else a photographer could wish for on a sunny Sunday afternoon? 

#139 More hats

I was mesmerised by her hat with the net. Top stuff!

#138 Red Head

One from a week ago. She was chatting to her friends discussing something so passionately her fringe was swaying from side to side. Fascinating so I asked for a quick portrait.

#137 Peter

A lovely gentleman from Ireland. Very chatty and very friendly. He couldn't quite believe it I wanted to take a photo and gave me a peck on the cheek in all this excitement.

#136 Cycle Chic

I noticed this lady as she was leaving her house with her bike. I liked her style.

#135 Bike Girl

I was almost gone. Packing my camera away when this girl lined up waiting to take my bike spot. I liked her sleek look so I thought why not?! Putting my bike aside, I asked if I could snap a quick portrait before I gave my spot away and she kindly agreed. Thank you!

#134 Suspicious Mind

I spotted this gent's hat from afar and decided to stop him. He was quite formally dressed for Columbia Road although it was Sunday to be fair. He responded with a quick 'yes' at first but as I began to photograph him, he proceeded to ask me questions why I was stopping people, if I was going to ask for something in return and finally sounding slightly distressed he asked me if I would be expecting something in return in a very meaningful tone of voice. I laughed and assured him I wasn't expecting anything and walked on. It was almost endearing.

#133 Into the sun

I spotted this lovely lady and noticed her red hair immediately and with the sun behind her what else could I dream of?! The perfect rim made of sun.

#132 Oyster Man

Another Sunday at Columbia Road. Meet the lovely gent serving oysters in one of the side streets. He's got a fabulous smile. I managed to catch him in a quieter moment. He started laughing at me asking me why I was taking his photo. 

We chatted a little about how I am not a great fan of oysters same as his brother. Thank you for posing for me!

#131 Dog Models

Spent a lovely afternoon around Columbia Road. I spotted this gent waiting for his partner with these two beauties. While he was more than happy to pose for me, the dogs seemed to be very busy looking for their lady owner. Such beauties do not go unnoticed in a busy place like Columbia Road so we spotted them a couple of times more while wandering around the area and every time we saw them, they were posing for photos.

#128 Street Photographer

Yet another tog. What can I say? There are plenty of us to go around. I saw him watching the street and waiting for THE shot. Rude as I am, I interrupted him and asked if I could shoot him. He laughed but agreed. Thanks!

#126 Smoker

I spotted this chap waiting for a friend and asked for a snap. He kindly agreed. Not entirely happy with the way I captured smoke here but it's the best I could do with three shots.

#125 Frozen Blonde

This lovely lady was braving freezing cold last Sunday to enjoy Columbia Road Flower Market. I liked her style so asked her to pose for me. Her friend was quite happy to snap photos of me snapping her.

#118 Olivia The Gallery Girl

Meet Olivia, who works at a gallery at Columbia Road. She was doing the paperwork when I noticed her. 'Just keep on doing what you're doing', I said to her. Thank you!

#105 A Bunch of Flowers

He was people watching and waiting for someone when I noticed him. He was kind enough to pose for me. Thank you!

#104 A Cup Of Tea

What's better than enjoying a bit of music and sipping a cup of tea on Sunday morning? This jovial lady was sitting on the kerb listening to the band playing when I approached her. She checked with her friend that it was HER I wanted to take a photo of. She just couldn't quite believe it.