Continuing on from my previous post, I looked for stories amongst the people of Fareham. The guy in the photo above caught my eye because of what he was reading. Property today saying “We’re on the up!” I can’t say this reader looked very convinced!

For the first time, I noticed signs all over Fareham for Litter Fines, I’ve no idea how long they have been in action, however fixed penalty being issued here for littering. Hopefully not with the cannon!

This lady was sat soaking up the sun in the centre of Fareham. I was attracted to her face, just the wrinkles and lived in appearance she had. She gave me a bit of a withering look as I took this shot.

On my out of town, I walked past the obligatory Mcdonalds, and there seems no recession on in there! In fact they were as busy as ever! No wonder the government continues to talk about people being obese. This couple of girls just sat in the sun enjoying their McCholesterol with fries and and a drink.

Well on the way home, I was walking through the a cut through known as the gillies. As I walked through the arches under the railway, this couple were in front of me. I just loved the way the light came through the arch.

Whilst walking through Fareham today, listening to the optimistic messages of the latest Bon Jovi album, it struck me how hard times are for the people of local town, Fareham. In fact the more I looked, the more I noticed it. I had taken my camera with me and noticed a busker outside the front of what used to be Woolworths. A sad reminder of how poor things have got, I couldn’t help but wonder, if he had once been an employee? I couldn’t resist a quick snap of him, so here it is!

Further down the road more or less outside my bank, I noticed an old guy say on a bench smoking, not very concerned with anything. It would seem that no matter how hard things are here, people are just getting on with it. Good for them I reckon, with bit of luck and hopefully a change of government we could be on the up! Here’s hoping.

So what have I got planned for the next week, well Saturday morning I have a dog portrait session in my house. Should be manic, as I have the strangest selection of dogs; they range from a Great Dane to a pair of west island terriers. So some interesting pictures to come from that.

I have been in contact with someone who will be in my next portrait. Not sure what exactly I am going to do yet. Although she teaches Dance and drama so should be good. If this lovely weather holds then maybe a beach shoot. Keep your eyes open for it!

Today’s picture is one from the past, I was lucky to be able to visit HMS Belfast when it was in dry dock many years ago. She normally is birthed in London on the River Thames.  I was lucky to be able to get in the dry dock and get some pics. Here’s one of my favourites from that day!

HMS Belfast in Dry Dock, Portsmouth

Picture is very grainy as it was taken back when I was still using film, adds a certain charm though. Well that’s it for today, I am off to see a couple a guys I used to work with for a drink in the sun. Ciao!