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05-MAR-2011

20110305 - Keep Calm

That's been the story of my day - Keep Calm and Carry On!
Oh the stress of the London PBase meet...
Getting to York in time to meet Neil to collect the train ticket (Neil decided not to come 'cos he's a feeling a bit iffy)
Finding the right carriage and seat, hoping not to have to turf anyone out.
Finding Paul and Colin at Kings Cross.
Finding our way on foot to Paddington due to the closed bit of underground "it's alright, I've seen it on the map, it's only about 10 mins..." - oops ;o)
Hunting down other PBasers (alright, staying put 'til other PBasers came to find us!)

Portobello Market - massing, heaving throngs! Whaaaaaaah!

And as for getting back to Kings Cross to catch the train I was booked on!!!!

Still, it was good to get to a Southern PBase meet for a change and meet some new PBasing types :o)

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
1/640s f/2.8 at 135.0mm iso400 full exif

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Colin Storey06-Mar-2011 13:05
Sounds like a challenging day, superb candid portrait, great with that sign.
Colin Dixon CPAGB06-Mar-2011 12:45
Great image. Great to meet you and our little walk together!!
Doug Cruden06-Mar-2011 11:12
"Massive heaving thongs..."???? Blimey, I missed out :o)) Superb B&W portrait - you've captured this just right, espesh with the background sign...fab work!
Gail Davison06-Mar-2011 11:06
Lovely to see you though and .... next time it won't be nearly as stressful. ;)
David Hobbs06-Mar-2011 10:15
Nice candid shot. I think the girl must just have attempted a pbase meet ny the look of her. Nice capture.V
Nicki Thurgar06-Mar-2011 10:11
Oh dear, Phillip, I think you've been put off for life ;O)
Even the girl looks a bit panicked! (Great catch though!)
Pete Hemington06-Mar-2011 08:21
A good juxaposition
Neil Horner06-Mar-2011 06:23
Us Northerners aren't used to the massing throngs of the big city....sounds stressful , Oh well , been there done that now ! Bet you had a great time really !
Frank Brault06-Mar-2011 02:18
Sounds like a good day. This portrait is superb. She looks as if she needs to calm down a little. A marvelous candid. Love the tones too.
laine06-Mar-2011 01:05
Superb portrait/candid by the way
laine06-Mar-2011 01:03
Sounds like a good plot for Sid James, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Williams and Co " Carry on Up the Cross!!! " LOL....
slhoornstra05-Mar-2011 23:51
Lucky you, a great candid and a wonderful motto, but I said that first back during the Second Great War. :) V
Kevin Chester05-Mar-2011 22:47
Sounds like your having a ball Phil ;-) Love your shot, the look of panic on her face says it all.
Stephanie05-Mar-2011 22:22
Sounds as though you've had quite a day!
Great image Phillip!