fujifilm x100f

New York City

New York City

If there is one place I have long loved to visit for a spot of street and urban photography, it’s New York City. The tantalising mix of skyscrapers, iconic transportation systems, fascinating characters and breathtaking pace of life has made it the go-to place for street photographers for decades; in fact, it could be argued that the genre was born there. And so when I discovered I had been successful in the ballot for the city’s half marathon in March 2024, it wasn’t just the run (and food!) that I was excited about. My wife and I stayed for a week, and whilst I can only dream of having the eyes and expertise of the likes of Joel Meyerowitz, Garry Winogrand and Melissa O’Shaughnessy, I enjoyed the challenge of shooting in their footsteps. Here’s a selection of what I took, all with the Fujifilm x100f…

Zagreb

Zagreb

Whilst preparing our short break in Ljubljana, Slovenia, we noticed that we could do a quick hop to Zagreb in Croatia. It’s less than two hours on a coach. We didn’t really know what to expect of the city, but we were excited to pay a day visit. To be honest, we were a little underwhelmed by it – the city doesn’t quite have the charm and character of Ljubljana – but we still had a good time. We particularly enjoyed our visits to Heritage (authentic Croatian cuisine) and Monocycle (superb coffee). We were also taken by the number of nuns and monks walking around! The city’s tram system was also fun to explore, particularly the older trams. All this meant that there was some good material for the street and urban photographer in me! Here are the best, all taken with the Fujifilm x100f…

Malta

Malta

Finally, I can tick off going to Malta! I’ve wanted to go for years, so I was delighted when my wife’s family decided that it would be the destination for this year’s mini break. Of course, I took my Fujifilm x100f with me, and Malta’s streets – notably the capital Valetta and Mdina – provided the beautiful setting for some street shots. Here’s a small selection…