The Mystery of the Street Entertainer

Street Entertainers
The Mystery of the Street Entertainer from Lou Smith Fine Art Photography

London is full of Street Entertainers – all dressed up ready to entertain the London public as they walk by.  If you like an entertainer you can pay by throwing a coin into a hat or (more…)

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Flower Photography – The Beauty of the Rose
The Rose Garden in Summer

Flower Photography – The Beauty of the Rose

Walking In A Scented Garden with Lou Smith

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The heady scent of Summer is here and the air is filled with rose scents and perfumes.  The Rose Garden looks just great and is an ideal setting for my Canon Macro Lens.  When I work with macro lenses I always use a tripod as it is difficult to hand hold very shallow depth of fields.  Even taking a breath on a shallow aperture (more…)

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London Marathon 2013
London Marathon 2013 - Runners Leave Blackheath and Pick Up a Good Pace

London Marathon 2013

London Marathon 2013 Gets Off  To A Great Start at Blackheath

 

London Marathon 2013
London Marathon Gets Off To A Great Start From Blackheath

It’s Sunday 21st April and the runners are picking up an amazing pace right at the start of the London Marathon.  Crowds pack the pavements, and even some of the runners leave the road to overtake using the pavement.  Watch out!  Photographer in the way!  Bash, bump right into (more…)

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St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013
Street Portrait - Enjoying St George's Day London 2013

St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013

The Feast of St George!  Live in Trafalgar Square

Expect dragon slaying, entertainers, musicians, stalls and people dressed up having a good time on St George’s Day London 2013.  Location Trafalgar Square.  Lou Smith, camera in hand was there to capture the liveliness of this annual event.

 

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Street Portrait – Cool Dude Enjoying St George’s Day London 2013

 

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London Celebrates the Colourful and Exciting Chinese New Year 2013

The Year of the Snake – Chinese New Year 2013

 

Chinese New Year London 2013
Colourful processions parade through London celebrating the Year of the Snake

The Chinese New Year is a fantastic display of colour.  Chinese dragons, dancers, firecrackers and music are all part of this visually rich display.  An amazing opportunity to experience this cultural event without even leaving the country!  London popped with colour and (more…)

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Street Vibe with Lou Smith

Street Photography as Stalls Sizzle and Buzz with Christmas Vibe   As London gears up for Christmas Street Photography is at its best.  Stalls sizzle, pop and burn as smoke…

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William Klein | Great Photographer and Filmaker
Photography Courses London - On the Street with Lou Smith

William Klein | Great Photographer and Filmaker

William Klein: Creator of Iconic Images

‘I was an outsider, following my instincts’

An exclusive interview with photographer William Klein and a first-ever glimpse behind the scenes at his Paris studio. (more…)

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Autumn in Dartmoor – The Beauty of Light

Landscape Photography Dartmoor by Lou Smith Fine Art Photography

The Old Pump House in Autumn

Dartmoor is a landscape of outstanding beauty, visually vibrant at all times.  The weather is ever-changing and from day to day one can be bathed in sunshine, rain or mists.  An extreme range of weather conditions to experience and (more…)

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