Buenos Aires seems like another world now that I am immersed in my London life for a few months, staying with the wonderful Elspeth, getting the number 7 bus to work in Soho each day and sub-editing in ‘magazine land’. I feel blessed to have this double existence.
The city of tango and Recoleta Cemetery is never far from my thoughts and conversation, though. I realise I still haven’t shared the photo that got the biggest thumbs up at my exhibition at Mallin back in March and April. I called this one Sacred geometry for its mysterious twists of light, which I think come from the brass railings in the tomb. I love the magical kingdom of reflected crosses rising above the horizon, capturing the feeling that there is always more going on than at first meets the eye.
I was born in Montreal in 1967, grew up in England and live between London and Buenos Aires. Like many, I came to Buenos Aires to dance tango and fell under the spell of this city where strangers talk to you, tango music seeps on to the streets and the ornate crumbling buildings speak of grander times. I love writing and crafting words – I've worked as a sub-editor for more than 20 years – and taking photographs.
just when i thought your photos couldn’t get any more beautiful… you go and take this one.. i think this one has to be my all time favourite.. thank you, beloved friend.
Ah, dearest Aja, thank you so much for your feedback on this one. It’s one of my favourites too. Look forward to showing you the photos in person one of these days. They look more beautiful printed than on the screen.