London Life Collection

In these images, my goal is to pinpoint telling moments in the everyday lives of Londoners. I’m fascinated by the shifting patterns of London’s urban life; the mood changes and strange juxtapositions.

“Niki’s eye for the detail of buildings, places and incidents, creates a unique and personal insight into the city of London.” Gyr King, King & McGaw, Museum & Fine Art Publisher

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Coming over Chelsea Bridge
Kite-flying, Hampstead Heath
Chatting in Green Park
Pearly King amongst the  crowd
Druids on Primrose Hill
Phone-call from Charing Cross Road
Lunchtime skate, City of London
Wet feet, London Embankment
Speed cycle, London Eye
Scullers up to Putney Bridge
Military chat at the Lord Mayor's Show
Blade jump, London Eye
Palm fronds, Kew Gardens
Tickertape at the Lord Mayor's Show
England supporter, Albert Bridge
Boating past St. Paul's
Playing for England
Awaiting direction
Remembrance parade
City deal overlooking Mansion House
Sporting life, Hyde Park
Sun worship, City of London
Sculling up to Putney Bridge
Reading at St. Paul's
Catching flower bargains at Columbia Road market
Patriot hat
Chelsea houseboats at dusk
'Phone home, University of London
Pearly kings
Whitehall workers, Parliament Square
Pavement painter, South Bank
Wild life, Camden Market
Chinese New Year dragon watch
Waiters waiting, Leadenhall Market
City lunch, Leadenhall Market
Chelsea bike rest
Bike line, City of London
Beware pedestrians, City of London
Toy selling, Portobello Market
Talking to Teddy, Portobello Market
Laying the wreath, St. George's Day
Military memories, Portobello Market
Cautious buying, Portobello Market
British bric-a-brac, Portobello Market
Quenching the thirst, City of London
City 'phone-call
City newstand
Millenium morning
Lunchtime pursuits, City of London
Homeward bound, Albert Bridge
Music makers, Southwark
Tavern in The City
Rainy day, London Town
Pearly Princess watches buskers, Covent Garden
Pigeon post, St James' Park
Bookstall browsers, South Bank
Gridlock in Whitehall
String Quartet, Covent Garden
Portobello pig
Remembrance Day, Parliament Square
Thameside afternoon
Balancing act, Covent Garden
Sailor's ghost, Cutty Sark
Mobile phone-call, Trafalgar Square
Sushi and the Broadgate Venus
Pelican in the park, St James' Park
Winston and the pig, Parliament Square
Dog nap in the park, St James' Park
Gold statue busker, Knightsbridge
Builder's awning, Carnaby Street
Bowler try-on, Portobello Market
Pigeon feeder, Trafalgar Square
Footspray fountain, Somerset House
Punch & Judy show, Covent Garden
City romance, St. Paul's
No fun in the sun, Embankment Gardens
Balletic Fountains, Somerset House
Morris Dancers, St Paul's Cathedral
Racing Fountains, Somerset House
Dancing Fountains, Somerset House
Dodging Fountains, Somerset House
Playing Fountains, Somerset House
Picnic at Greenwich Park
Fishing the Thames
Children playing, Peter Pan statue, Hyde Park
Pearly royalty
Flower exchange, Colombia Road market
'Gherkin' traders, City of London
Overlooking HMS Belfast, River Thames
Sandcastles by The Thames
London Eye biker
Artist captures St. Paul's & the Millenium Bridge
South Bank sleeper
Heading for the chinese restaurant, Regent's Canal
Climbing Tate Modern

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Photographing the essence of London