London Tourists

Artist: david malcolmson
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London Tourists

Possibly the strangest photograph I have ever taken. It was late afteroon and I was approaching the entrance to Piccadilly Station when I saw these people gazing at the local sights. I was extremely lucky to have just one frame of film left. The light was getting dim so I shot at full aperture and prayed everything would turn out all right.. Thankfully it did! London, 1967.

London Tourists belongs to the following groups:

B&W - Character - People Shots, Candid Photography, Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment and Street Photography and Photojournalism

Tracey Bransfield, 7 months ago

They are in awwww, utter amazement. Another great capture.
poppykitten, 7 months ago

They certainly look awe struck witht he sights,
They are so clear that they almost appear to of been stuck on to the background. I just love this shot.
WayneD, 7 months ago

absolutely striking image!
Von McKnelly, 7 months ago

LOL That so could have been me and my family. Our first visit to London was in 67. But maybe you do have a pic of us somewhere in your archives. Brilliant image David!
Deborah Parkin, 7 months ago

this is a superb image – a great capture – their expression is priceless.
indeterminacy, 7 months ago

That’s amazing – they look like they could be from different decades. This is the best picture I’ve seen here. And runs rings around anything digital.
Kasia Nowak, 7 months ago

Great image. When was it taken?
Mugsy, 7 months ago

Brilliant capture!
jotography, 7 months ago

What a stunning moment! Brilliant tones.
ChristineOrdan, 7 months ago

It look like a Robert Doisneau picture , congratulations !!!!
Judith Oppenhe..., 7 months ago

wonderful image
PaulBradley, 7 months ago

Brilliant capture David.
david malcolmson in reply to Judith Oppenheimer’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you, Judith.
Paul Vanzella, 7 months ago

this is so amazing – mouths agape, style – brilliant moment captured!
Redtempa, 7 months ago

Brilliant in everyway
Carly Faust, 7 months ago

Amazing shot.
Murray Swift, 7 months ago

Looks like their first day in the city, excellent.
david malcolmson in reply to Murray Swift’s comment, 7 months ago

You’re probably right.
Jeff Burns, 7 months ago

Fantastic shot this is awesome
Keegan Wong, 7 months ago

holy cow this picture is amazing! I love their expression, and at first I thought it was a dress up or some sort, until I read the blurb and said 1966! That is freakin amazing, keep it up mate!
Imber, 7 months ago

Excellent job. I strive to take photos like this and you work is truly inspirational.
Peter Daalder, 7 months ago

Absolutely terrific to see this one again, David!
Thanks for sharing your unique images on RedBubble.
Bevellee, 7 months ago

Superb 3D feel – Love, love, love it!!
brookworm, 7 months ago

haha I love the expressions you captured =D
Nicole Goggins, 7 months ago

great shot!
paulevelin, 6 months ago

outstanding capture
almost unreal
Elouisa Georgiou, 6 months ago

love this image it stood out by miles what a fantastic moment to capture, its the little things people appriciate in life
richiedean, 6 months ago

Fantastic image David ….. a snapshot in time !!
Jen Cannella, 6 months ago

Brilliant capture…wonderful moment in time!
Cathleen Taraw..., 6 months ago

It did, didn’t it. Fantastic.
iCandor, 6 months ago

This is an absolutely amazing shot. Art photograhy and history, psychology and philosophy all combined in one winning composition. Remarkable and memorable.
david malcolmson in reply to iCandor’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words.I am honoured that you liked this so much.
Simon Mears, 6 months ago

everything above and more.. this is one of those moments you occasionally see, rarely will you get the chance to put it on film.. you nailed this one.. cheers!
david malcolmson in reply to Simon Mears’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Simon! I was lucky to get this one.
JudyBJ, 6 months ago

I was missing this one and all the rest of your great photos. Needless to say i love it to bits :)
Matthew Bonnin..., 6 months ago

This is absolutely wonderful. The DOF and their faces are just great. Love it
Alan Findlater, 6 months ago

really good like it work well done
david malcolmson in reply to Alan Findlater’s comment, 6 months ago

Many thanks, Alan.
Ian James, 6 months ago

Just wonderful….classic black and white film tones that digital just cant touch.
Kitsmumma, 6 months ago

Look at those gaping mouths, this is such a priceless capture. Looks like the country has come to the city. Wonderful, wonderful work. The tones are perfect and the dof is incredible.
david malcolmson in reply to Kitsmumma’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks,Kitsmumma, for your kind words.
NuhSarche, 5 months ago

AMAZING SHOT!
david malcolmson in reply to NuhSarche’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you, Nuh.
Darren Burdell, 5 months ago

Wow! This is a true classic, I am lost for words.
david malcolmson in reply to Darren Burdell’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you, Darren.
ApeArt, 5 months ago

fantastic!
david malcolmson in reply to ApeArt’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much, ApeArt, for all of your kind comments.
Heather Hartkamp, 4 months ago

My mouth has dropped in awe also – an amazing example of street photography!
Kara Rasmanis, 4 months ago

Awesome image…. they look like they are singing along to an unheard song….
david malcolmson in reply to Kara Rasmanis’s comment, 4 months ago

They do don’t they! I think they were just awe-struck by the surroundings. Thank you for your kind comment.
Persimmon, 4 months ago

This is a splendid b & w photo, amazing that you have kept it all these years
david malcolmson in reply to Persimmon’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you, Persimmon, for your kind comments.
Damian, 4 months ago

LOL, love their expressions. They must have been having a good time :)
David Harris, 4 months ago

Bravo!!! Great picture!
david malcolmson in reply to David Harris’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you, David.
amarica, 4 months ago

Superb capture David. Has nothing to do with luck, talent is at work here. :)
Jacqueline Baker, 3 months ago

I don’t know about them being in awe…i am! Absolutely brilliant!
BodieBailey, 3 months ago

A great since of awe.
Cleburnus, 3 months ago

marvelous
david malcolmson in reply to Cleburnus’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you, Cleburnus.
TFFDavid, 2 months ago

What an exceptional photograph David.
TonySlattery, 2 months ago

Street photography at it’s best. The wonderful thing about B&W film, it almost always comes out, at least an image that you can work on.

Part of a really interesting series of photographs of people from another era. Such a pity that all those other images were lost in a fire.
david malcolmson in reply to TonySlattery’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks, Tony, for all your kind words about my images.As for black an white I agree with you entirely, and thanks to Photoshop and the like, it is possible to rescue an image that would have otherwise been unprintable.
Jessica Tremp, 2 months ago

how lucky was that? such a clever capture
Les Magee, 2 months ago

fantastic work
Caroline Gorka, 2 months ago

I cannot say more or less than what has already been said…especially iCandors remark…
david malcolmson in reply to Les Magee’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Les.
david malcolmson in reply to Jessica Tremp’s comment, 2 months ago

Many thanks, Jessica.
Rachel Leigh, 2 months ago

This is an amazing shot… really wonderful! Sorry it got a late start in the competition but it might go straight to the top.. i would not be surprised. Anyhow, congratulations on a great capture!
david malcolmson in reply to Rachel Leigh’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Rachel.
Jeweller, 2 months ago

Really fantastic shot.
Almost makes me wanna get out my old RB67 and shoot a few rolls.
david malcolmson in reply to Jeweller’s comment, 2 months ago

Many thanks, Jeweller.
pryere, 2 months ago

I was 9 when you took this shot, the boy could be me. I dont know how I found your page, but I am very pleased I did. I intend to study your folio at length.
david malcolmson in reply to pryere’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you ,pryere. I would love to know who the people in the group were.
jarradspring, 2 months ago

sooooooo good!
Faith Hunter, 2 months ago

Fabulous shot, the DOF, the tones and their faces…..! You’re whole portfolio is amazing!
david malcolmson in reply to Faith Hunter’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Faith, for your kind comment.
david malcolmson in reply to Faith Hunter’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, Faith, for your kind comment.
Kristal, about 1 month ago

A great story beautifully captured!
Sean Farragher, about 1 month ago

TRULY AMAZING CAPTURE,,,,,,,,,,,,COULD NOT POSE FOR THIS IF YOU TRIED
Sophie Shapiro, about 1 month ago

Pryere, mentioned you in his recent interview on RB and I quite understand his admiration for your work! This is a wonderful photograph David! I’m so pleased Pryere directed us here!S