A fantastic woman appeared in Holland and Barrett while i was buying refreshing childhood flavoured banana and chocolate soya cartons. She may have been 5o something, maybe older. White blouse, grey skirt, grey platform heels, wide belt, straight blonde hair. Outside Selfridges, waiting for a friend she did lots of great things with her legs, i drew as quick as i could to learn some new poses for photos.
Another woman twists her legs while waiting for a bus while on the phone.
Another with a trolley, swings her legs talking on the phone. Another curls hers up while reading a celeb-mag. A woman in a see-thru blouse takes the top step in front of the Temple.
I thought what with all the documenting Birmingham's female glamour, it would be fun to photograph this man walking towards me up Corporation Street. He had a yellow 70s shirt and light brown flared cords over cowboy boots. He reminded me of my 70s Birmingham childhood. I asked him "Can i take a photo of you?" he said, "I'm sorry mate, I've got a beautiful girlfriend, sorry mate" and kept on walking.I think he misheard me, and thought i wanted to take his phone number. He must get this a lot, what with his sideburns and all. I'll stick with photographing women.
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