Sydney Laneways 2009, Australia—No. 32

I like things that lead off the top and this front door spy hole reminded me of Stasi secret cameras. The most memorable for me at the Stasi museum was the camera pointing out of the hole in a bird box, how frustrating for a bird trying to get inside

I love the details of the vents in Sydney, hmmm another theme if I have time

To keep things in or out

Some boys were running and hiding from each other, cute

7–9 is also the number address of the Russian Consulate in Sydney


Central Street
Only 16 laneways left to explore
Good job as I resigned from my role as project editor at Weldon Owen. I am currently working on two illustrated children's books called Turning Points Science and Turning Points Headlines and should be able to finish most of the work on these before I go—at least the creative part. It seems appropriate that this should be such a turning point for me. Russia, St Petersburg and the Hermitage look like they are really going to happen. I have a scan of my official letter, it just needs to arrive in the office and then I can apply for my visa, three months.

After these 2 laneways I darted off to meet Ben and Julia, we ate pizza (including a martha—yes!) at Young Alfred, then we went to see Daniel Kitson. How I look forward to having a cooked breakfast at the Pantry in Crystal Palace!

Sydney Laneways 2009, Australia—No. 31

I sometimes look at these large exposed sides of buildings and wonder why no-one has done anything with them, they are potential canvasses

I think I definitely have a thing for patterns and textures
Crackers on the pavement that about sums me up!
The wall with holes reminded me of the bullet holes in the walls of Berlin


Wilmot Street

Sydney Laneways 2009, Australia—No. 30

This was a stinker of a day, so hot. So, I only made it to one laneway.

Another tower in the fairy tale and a G for GT




I was hungover and this doorway was offensive

Albion Place

Photos reflect what people think of you
Eyes are windows to souls
Photos are windows into souls
They capture an idea of beauty
Art expresses thoughts
The connection with the intangible mind
Creativity is the purpose
To make the soul visible
Projections outside of the inside

For Shirley on her birthday

Sydney Laneways 2009, Australia—No. 29

James Lane
I've always liked the name James. There was a lot of contrast in this lane.



The pattern here I thought was cool, because it's someone else's natural pattern, painting glue for a sign.


A message I read, my message to someone now.

This next image I thought would make an awesome flyer for a club or bar. The texture and writing are just so cool. It's a section from a garage door.


The ground was all damp from dripping air conditioning units.
I started to cough.




A man at the top of the building fixing something.

And a couple of random shots.

Man with an orange mouth outside Customs House. Unfortunately I couldn't take a photo with his mouth but his drooping posture was of interest to me—like a wilted flower. It just occurred to me that orange is definitely a recurring theme. Also Customs House is one of the best places to meet in Sydney. There are always small exhibitions, such as the one on Michael Jackson recently from which I learnt that his song entitled 'Ben' was about a telepathic rat. There are lots of foreign newspapers so it's a good place to wait.


Random sign in a dive of a building, the door handle had an interesting enamel, nobbly finish.
I can't believe I'm up to laneway 30, alas only 18 left to visit in the laneway business development plan map.

What a day!

I can't wait to start a project in St Petersburg and I already know what my first project will be in London. Pibling you inspired me with your talk of views...