Handmade Redscale Film by lisamariesimpson

Handmade Redscale Film, originally uploaded by lisamariesimpson..

Passing a cycle shop by richard314159

Passing a cycle shop, originally uploaded by richard314159.

lamp by Tom Kondrat

lamp, originally uploaded by Tom Kondrat.

No Tears by Reuben Wu

No Tears, originally uploaded by Reuben Wu.

Made in the Shade

I bought some bits and bobs online from the nice folk at Made in the Shade and it arrived with this very cool, old-school order notice. It's only a small thing, but as an old-fashioned gent I really appreciate these little touches. Flattering me on my choice of picks isn't going to do them any harm either to be honest!

* I should probably point out that I've only blurred out the order details in a Crimewatch style as they're part of Margherita's birthday presents and I don't want to spoil the suprise!

Ilford_FP4_13 by fogsound

Ilford_FP4_13, originally uploaded by fogsound.

Tyrone & His Karate... by Gerald L. Campbell

Tyrone & His Karate Skills, Chinatown, Washington, DC, originally uploaded by Gerald L. Campbell.

Coolest photo ever?

荻港古镇-老茶馆 by bomb_bao

荻港古镇-老茶馆, originally uploaded by bomb_bao.

along the silk road - flaming... by Anders Öfverström

along the silk road - flaming mountains - donkey cart, originally uploaded by Anders Öfverström.

Untitled by rougerouge

Untitled, originally uploaded by rougerouge.

Consistently one of my favourite photographers.

Free Range

Round about this time last year I wrote up a review of the Free Range graduate degree shows at the Truman Brewery. Unfortunately I left it a bit late and helpfully didn't mention them until they'd all finished. This year I'm a little bit more organised so I'm giving a bit more notice for a change.

The Photography shows start this Thursday, 16 June, followed by Design, Art, Interior Design & Architecture and Motion Arts over the next few weeks until 25 July. I strongly recommend popping down if you get a chance. Last year's photography shows were astounding, and a great opportunity to see what I described at the time as "the largest, most inspiring display of photographic work I've ever seen under one roof". Ahem, with the benefit of hindsight that sounds a little over the top, but it's still well worth a visit.

*UPDATE* Creative Review have posted a nice review of some of the highlights from the first week's show here.

Untitled by Tim White

Untitled, originally uploaded by Tim White..

The Printspace Gallery

Southbank 05, originally uploaded by tom_gifford.

I've been lucky enough to have two photos shortlisted for this month's Printspace Gallery Search for Exhibitors. It's tough competition as they have some great photos entered but I'll be keeping my grubby little fingers crossed...

Fame at last...

More London 02, originally uploaded by tom_gifford.

...well, albeit in a very low-key way! I had one of my pictures shortlisted in The Guardian's monthly travel photo competition. Sadly I didn't win, but nice to get a bit more exposure all the same.