This set of photographs by Londoner Fergus McDonald perfectly describes what life has been like in the capital of our grey little island this winter. For me they fully evoke the grime and thrill that makes London the place it is: old-man pubs, sodden streets, political unrest, or just a blurred glimpse in the crowd. These scenes will be familiar to any young Londoner, an insider’s view for sure, but by isolating these moments, McDonald’s photographs force you to stop and re-appreciate ones daily experiences, both the good and the bad. We gave Fergus a shout to see what was behind the series, and this is what he had to say:
“I used to only take photos based on strict guidelines and projects I set myself. I found this way of working generally successful as my work was inadvertently more structured and focused. Over the last year or so, inspired by photographers such as William Egglestone and Wolfgang Tillmans, I have tried to work in a more instinctive way, photographing what I am instantly visually stimulated by. This has produced some interesting results and I have found that the perfect platform for these images is my blog.”
Follow Fergus’ travels around London on his blog.
- Out With The In Crowd
