Chris Porsz's 'London Calling' Captures City's Transport
A new photography book features over 350 images of London, with a dedicated section on its transport network.
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Photographer Chris Porsz has released 'London Calling', a collection of over 350 images celebrating the city. Porsz, who travels from his hometown of Peterborough, has dedicated a section of the book to London's transport network, capturing its unique character.
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The transport section of 'London Calling' includes a variety of candid shots. Images feature individuals such as Tube-riding pirates and lost property office staff using scooters. Porsz stated that he often achieves stronger pictures by engaging in conversation with strangers and hearing their stories.
Challenges at Transport Hubs
Porsz described facing difficulties with security and police when photographing at certain transport locations. He recounted an instance at Waterloo station while attempting to photograph the Windrush Monument, where he was challenged by staff. He noted that while legally there should be no issue, some staff's interpretation of rules had not kept pace with current law or technology.
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He suggested that a respectful approach, coupled with an explanation and a smile, goes a long way when taking photographs of people. Porsz also mentioned offering subjects a copy of their picture, suggesting they might 'star in London Calling'.
Cover Image and Exhibition
The photograph chosen for the book's front cover is an image of Greg Cosens taken at Oxford Circus in 2015. Cosens has since retired to Somerset. This image was previously part of an exhibition held at Westminster station in 2016 to commemorate the introduction of the Night Tube service.
Porsz found London's public transport system to be economical and efficient, enabling him to travel across the capital quickly. He also noted that he felt safer and found the transport cleaner compared to experiences in some large American cities.
Questions this report answers
+What is the 'London Calling' book about?
'London Calling' is a photography book by Chris Porsz featuring over 350 images of the city. It includes a significant section dedicated to London's transport network, capturing candid moments of passengers and staff.
+Did Chris Porsz have any issues photographing in London?
Yes, Chris Porsz reported facing challenges with security and police at transport hubs like Waterloo station when using his camera. He felt he was sometimes singled out despite others taking pictures with mobile phones.
+Which photograph is on the cover of 'London Calling'?
The cover of 'London Calling' features a photograph taken by Chris Porsz in 2015 at Oxford Circus. The image is of Greg Cosens, who has since retired.
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