tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post1751484625087154246..comments2023-12-26T11:19:33.174+00:00Comments on Flaneurbanite's Urban Legends: Of Bubble-Princesses and Cycle Rickshaws... On Regent StreetShilpa Bhatnagarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-25917507946451459402009-05-28T09:58:30.970+01:002009-05-28T09:58:30.970+01:00Thanks Vaudevillian! Yes, I saw all of Nick Turpin...Thanks Vaudevillian! Yes, I saw all of Nick Turpin's videos recently:) Talks sense! If you do pick up the camera, I'd like to see the results - do share the link. :)<br />And thanks for dropping by!Shilpa Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-8459462188739975312009-05-28T00:04:56.086+01:002009-05-28T00:04:56.086+01:00this is some brilliant stuff ! I'm turning to stre...this is some brilliant stuff ! I'm turning to street photography too —well if I don't keep getting done under the stupid new camera snatching laws, that is.<br /><br />did you catch nick turpin a while on radio four? if not, check this out http://www.vimeo.com/4575353Vaudevillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865806604577925344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-31009348575366525722009-05-27T13:08:42.113+01:002009-05-27T13:08:42.113+01:00Chailey: Watch for Spitalfields on this blog - com...Chailey: Watch for Spitalfields on this blog - coming soon! :)<br /><br />Jyothy: Thank you - she did stand out like an aberration in the middle of busy Regents Street. And for that reason she was attracting a lot of attention. There's something about bubbles that makes people stop and smile - brings out their inner childlike wonderment, I guess. I think the rickshaw guy was just as fascinated by her - or, he was just looking out for passengers as Hamley's is a tourist hotspot ...plus I think these rickshaw guys are sponsored by Hamley's.Shilpa Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-36529676351520713312009-05-26T18:26:17.245+01:002009-05-26T18:26:17.245+01:00i was watching the movie 'enchanted' the other day...i was watching the movie 'enchanted' the other day. well, the movie isnt great, but your images of the bubble fairy amidst a modern crowd reminded me of the movie. like a visual abruption. something u dont expect to be there, but is there nevertheless. wis u had taken some wider shots of the fairy though..<br /><br />(btw, i loved the look on the lone rickshaw guy's face. he seemed fixated on hamleys!)jyothy karathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668800213112480852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-39528756684822749612009-05-26T11:04:09.599+01:002009-05-26T11:04:09.599+01:00I've just posted some photos of another part of Lo...I've just posted some photos of another part of London - Spitalfields - on my blog. If you've not been there, you should do. You might recognise some of the buildings I've pictured.<br /><br />Re-design of Oxford Street? Eek! That sounds worrying.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-7436939639031152162009-05-25T13:41:12.973+01:002009-05-25T13:41:12.973+01:00Manika: Thanks! And of course, you're most welcome...Manika: Thanks! And of course, you're most welcome to call on me for a London round-up:)<br /><br />Chailey: I've been meaning to do a series on Selfridges' windows for sometime, but the crowds at Oxford Street deter me from going there too often. Regent Street is a bit less claustrophobic by comparison. Hope the redesign of Oxford Street solves that problem - when it happens, that is!Shilpa Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-85994085758753434492009-05-25T04:51:22.202+01:002009-05-25T04:51:22.202+01:00Nice to see Regent Street again, thanks for postin...Nice to see Regent Street again, thanks for posting these. Hamleys, the windows at Selfridges (Oxford Street) and the Christmas lights were an annual event for my brother, sister and me when we were little. As we grew older, and a little more fashion conscious, we added nearby Carnaby Street to the list.Paul Nixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354531380984476532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-42432602937028707382009-05-23T09:49:44.895+01:002009-05-23T09:49:44.895+01:00Lovely pictures Shilpa! I especially like the last...Lovely pictures Shilpa! I especially like the last one..with the couple kissing in the background. So fairly tale-y! Also loved reading your interview on the Londonist site. Do keep this up! And if I'm ever in London (wishing wishing), I know exactly who I'll call for help on places to see:-)Living in Gurgaonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526340224867714356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-44414914032120887522009-05-17T21:14:00.000+01:002009-05-17T21:14:00.000+01:00Thanks Siddharth. I guess you're talking about Ind...Thanks Siddharth. I guess you're talking about Indian rickshaw pullers when you talk about safety concerns. Although, I'm not sure TB is in any way related to their rickshaw-pulling - it is more of a consequence of their general poverty and lack of access to health care, right? In which case, it is not limited to rickshaw pullers alone.Shilpa Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-44767104143675018272009-05-16T10:01:00.000+01:002009-05-16T10:01:00.000+01:00Lovely images and commentary. Regarding the safety...Lovely images and commentary. Regarding the safety issue: it is not so much the safety of the passenger - as it is of the driver. It is (sadly often disregarded fact) that these rickshaw-wallahs often die young, especially of TB.Siddharthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-18159557861212504102009-05-14T13:43:00.000+01:002009-05-14T13:43:00.000+01:00WMWC: Sigh. What will become of us adrenaline-junk...WMWC: Sigh. What will become of us adrenaline-junkies? ;)<br /><br />neha: Thanks! Soon :)<br /><br />Shipra: Thanks! :)Shilpa Bhatnagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971456418692561039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-2525796893543027692009-05-14T13:38:00.000+01:002009-05-14T13:38:00.000+01:00the 1st picture- how she just stands there in her ...the 1st picture- how she just stands there in her frothy dress and laced up shoes- beautiful!!Shipra Chauhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868990379202346718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-61629872391099095572009-05-14T13:05:00.000+01:002009-05-14T13:05:00.000+01:00Oh beautiful! I really want to go on a photo-walk ...Oh beautiful! I really want to go on a photo-walk with you! :)neha vishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16549996517146151040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962511838036803711.post-59087699048270091132009-05-14T12:49:00.000+01:002009-05-14T12:49:00.000+01:00And we are upgrading to petrol powered nanosAnd we are upgrading to petrol powered nanosWhich main? what Cross?http://mainsandcrosses.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com