#167 At Marylebone Summer Fayre

I must admit that I have been struggling lately with my Londoners blog. All this photography has felt rather forced lately, trying to find interesting people but struggling to do so. Even when I do succeed, I find they still fall into one category of certain type of characters. Characters I like, I must add. It's just when you photograph similar characters you fall into a trap of predictability. Today ended up being a fantastic reminder of what it is all about.

We headed out to Marylebone Summer Fayre. I must admit I have not heard of it before yesterday even though it's been an annual event for 8 years. I am definitely going back next year though. The whole thing was fantastic. Brilliantly organised. Not to mention the crowds of fascinating characters. It was photographer's dream playground.

Among many I spotted this gent. He really stood out with the honey orange colours and a pint of London Pride. He reminded me of my favourite writer, Bill Bryson. This charming gent was chilling at the fayre with a group ladies. He seemed rather timid but was more than happy to oblige when asked to be photographed. You must admit he has the friendliest smile ever. Thank you!

Slightly more serious take:

#166 Ayesha The Assistant

The last one from London Nocturne. 

Meet Ayesha. She was a lovely assistant at Rachel's Michaux Club stand. They offer beautiful handbags for cyclist. Looks like one cool solution.

Thank you for posing.

#165 Hannes Baumgarten

Yet another stranger I spotted during London Nocturne event. He definitely stood out in the crowd with his bright colours. 

And as I later learnt via email, this is Hannes Baumgarten, pro rider of the Rudy Project Racing Team.

Thank you for posing!

#164 Tandem Man

Another one from yesterday's London Nocturne event. 

Nothing draws your attention like an old tandem bike with handsome men on it. Or maybe it's just me. Anyways, I asked the front rider to pose for me and he happily obliged. He also asked me if I wanted to see a wheelie but then he got distracted, chatting with two beautiful girls so sadly I missed out on the tandem bike wheelie trick.

Thanks for posing.

#163 Brompton Gent

Had so much fun this evening wandering around Smithfield Market watching London Nocturne bike races. I spotted this gent with his Brompton and his family watching the Penny Farthing Race. I loved his very British attire. Thank you for posing for me.

#162 Butcher from Portobello Road

While I wait for my voice to return following last week's adventures before I stalk some more strangers, let me introduce you to the butcher from Portobello Road. He is a lovely chap who deal in pork. What can I get you? Belly pork, pork scratchings, thighs or will chops do? As always, thank you for posing.

#161 Danilo Di Giulio Cesare

Meet Danilo Di Giulio Cesare, a man who brings you music events with a difference. Check out his webpage, meltmusic.co.uk. I spotted him sitting on the bench with his friend. Guess what I noticed first. 

Go on! Guess! 

His tashe! So classy indeed.