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Final Phase: Around the World with an Oyster

The following six posts are my submissions for the final phase. I have chosen this layout as I think it best suits my idea of them being featured in the pages of a magazine or travel book rather than on the wall of a gallery. Each photo has a small blurb attached to it that offers some background and context to the shot. These blurbs would be found in the bottom right corner of the page while the image would take up everything else. 

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Holland is particularly known for their use of windmills however, this mill can be reached via the Victoria Line. Located in Brixton Ashby’s Mill was once used as a flour mill. In 1934 the Ashby family ceased production and the mill fell into disrepair. It reopened in the 1960s but was closed again in the 1990′s due to vandalism and neglect. In danger of being torn down, the community rallied around the mill in 2002 and a campaign was started to restore it to its former glory. The mill opened again in 2011 and serves as a tourist attraction and an educational tool for school children. 

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Located directly north of Paddington is a canal rife with narrow boats and bridges that looks like a postcard from Venice. Over the years this area has become particularly affluent with hundreds of Londoners looking to get a piece of the waterside property. In the past it once formed part of a crucial trading route that connected the Midlands to the River Thames.

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The Leighton House Museum is a Turkish Palace in Kensington. Built to the outlandish specifications of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, the venue is the only studio-house open to the public. Aptly named the “Arab Hall” this room features marvelous domes, mosaics and stunning stain glass windows. It was awarded the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in 2012. While the Islamic influence is strong here there are several other cultures that are represented within this gallery, including but not limited to Italian, Syrian, and Victorian English. 

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The London Russian Orthodox Church Abroad’s Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and the Royal Martyrs looks like it should be poking out the top of a Russian skyline. However, it can be found among the streets of Chiswick. Founded almost 300 years ago, it has served as a western gateway to Russian culture and used as a sanctuary during the Bolshevik revolution and a spiritual home for those seeking refuge from World War II. Today, it is not only the focal point in Anglican-Orthodox relations but also a welcome sight against the congruous rooftops of a typical London borough. 

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The Kew Gardens in the borough of Richmond upon Thames boast quite a lovely Japanese tea garden. Designed by Professor Fukuhara of Osaka University, the highly manicured gardens are a stark contrast to the more natural wooded areas that surround. Adorned with a traditional Momayama period gateway, which depicts a pupils devotion to his master, it is the perfect place to relax and detox from the bustling city nearby. The botanical gardens were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 for its dedication to maintaining an authentically rich collection of landscapes and architectural feats. 

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Neasden London. It was constructed using only traditional methods and materials and opened in 1995. The seeds of BAPS began growing in the 1950s when a group of Hindu worshippers gained the necessary blessings of Shastriji Maharaja. They started as small gatherings in a devotee’s home and grew into a thriving community that has been able to build temples that even surpass the splendor of the Neasden Temple.

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End of final phase

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Final Phase:

I have taken the critiques from our last presentation and tried to adapt them as best I could to this final project. Instead of focusing on the part and the whole of three locations I decided to shoot for six “iconic” shots in six different locations. I really feel that this drives home my idea that London is a multicultural melting pot in a much more significant way. In this set  up I tried to arrange them from warmest to coldest color pallet. 

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Final Phase:

I have taken the critiques from our last presentation and tried to adapt them as best I could to this final project. Instead of focusing on the part and the whole of three locations I decided to shoot for six “iconic” shots in six different locations. I really feel that this drives home my idea that London is a multicultural melting pot in a much more significant way. In this set  up I tried to arrange them from warmest to coldest color pallet. 

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir candidates for Final Phase

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Braxton Windmill. Candidates for Final Phase

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Taken on our Southbank walk. Experimenting with flash. Also looking to include in my final presentation

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London As the largest city in the UK, London is home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. From India to Jamaica to Ghana and many more countries, the world is truly represented in this vibrant area. Approximately one-third of Londoners are foreign-born, and even though the official language is English, the lively streets are brimming with global languages — well over 200 languages are spoken. While many people have chosen London as their new home, they still have a love for their culture and share it in many ways, including delicious food and festivals such as the Notting Hill Carnival.

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/the-10-most-multicultural-cities-in-the-world/

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Paris?

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Akbars Royal Bathing Chamber- Delhi, India 

Known as Akbar the Great, Akbar is most famous for creating harmony between the Muslim and Hindu people. Rather than forcing Hindu’s to convert to Islam, he accomodated them by taking part in their festivals, learning the languages and removing taxes placed on non-muslims. 

He was also the grandfather of Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal.