Polaroid Series - 2. Portabello Road, London
Richard is fascinated with using Polaroid film with its one off unique image making capability coupled with the distinctive nostalgic aesthetic. He aims to capture images from a variety of location around the UK looking primarily at the contemporary urban built environment and redevelopment contrasting with decay and the industrial past.
Using his instinctive eye for composition he uses the Polaroid camera to capture various scenes from location views or scene setters, more graphic views and details of objects he finds of interest.
This series was taken on Friday January 29th 2010. Portabello Road is home to the famous antiques market and shops. However it was quieter on the Friday partly due to the weather where Richard had to shelter from several hail showers.
The walk started from Notting Hill Gate Tube station and continues along the length of Portabello Road and back.
The area is quite mixed in style from the opulent dwellings of Notting Hill to the A40 flyover and Hammersmith & City Tube line running out of Central London.
Portabello Road Map
