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Today saw me visit London, specifically The Barbican to continue with my 100 Strangers project. It was a productive day, The Barbican is a great place for finding backgrounds that are right up my street, pardon the pun!
I made two portraits today, posted below!
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Caroline - [Stranger #214] by Iain Blake, on Flickr
Today saw me visit The Barbican, London. Having found a suitable background I waited a while for someone to come along. The Barbican is a mix of flats, restaurants, bars and a theatre with not a great deal of footfall where I found my background. I then noticed Caroline walking along, looking very stylish and thought she would make a great stranger portrait.
I introduced myself and my project and happily Caroline agreed but with the caveat;
"i'm not photogenic, and I won't be offended if you don't use or show my photograph in your project."
I explained to Caroline that this was my third round of 100 strangers and I had heard that said quite a few times but every time it has never been the case. Caroline is no exception.
Caroline lives in the Barbican and works in London.
"I am off out for the day, I had a slow start this morning having had a long lie in bed!"
"Life makes me happy, life is good!"
Thanks Caroline.
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Alexandra - [Stranger #215] by Iain Blake, on Flickr
Still in The Barbican, I waited a while as there were many great backgrounds that I thought I could use.
I had noticed Alexandra earlier but she seemed immersed in what she was doing taking photographs and selfies. She was soon out of view within the warren of walkways and passages within The Barbican. A little later I noticed Alexandra again, photographing the walkway I used for her portrait.
Alexandra is from Latvia but visiting London for the weekend. She was off to visit Camden Market after The Barbican.
What makes her happy I asked?
"Sharing the best experiences with the person I love!" Alexandra replied.
Thank you Alexandra.
I made two portraits today, posted below!
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Caroline - [Stranger #214] by Iain Blake, on Flickr
Today saw me visit The Barbican, London. Having found a suitable background I waited a while for someone to come along. The Barbican is a mix of flats, restaurants, bars and a theatre with not a great deal of footfall where I found my background. I then noticed Caroline walking along, looking very stylish and thought she would make a great stranger portrait.
I introduced myself and my project and happily Caroline agreed but with the caveat;
"i'm not photogenic, and I won't be offended if you don't use or show my photograph in your project."
I explained to Caroline that this was my third round of 100 strangers and I had heard that said quite a few times but every time it has never been the case. Caroline is no exception.
Caroline lives in the Barbican and works in London.
"I am off out for the day, I had a slow start this morning having had a long lie in bed!"
"Life makes me happy, life is good!"
Thanks Caroline.
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F4%2F3810%2F32406575474_0884c620ea_b.jpg&hash=f2e0b492a3305992ee4e2486ba37a4e8)
Alexandra - [Stranger #215] by Iain Blake, on Flickr
Still in The Barbican, I waited a while as there were many great backgrounds that I thought I could use.
I had noticed Alexandra earlier but she seemed immersed in what she was doing taking photographs and selfies. She was soon out of view within the warren of walkways and passages within The Barbican. A little later I noticed Alexandra again, photographing the walkway I used for her portrait.
Alexandra is from Latvia but visiting London for the weekend. She was off to visit Camden Market after The Barbican.
What makes her happy I asked?
"Sharing the best experiences with the person I love!" Alexandra replied.
Thank you Alexandra.