The Railway Hotel
The Railway was a real pub. Its clientele included wharfies,
bikies and members of the blue singlet brigade.

One day I was waiting my turn while Katreena strutted around
on stilettos trimming the moustache of a brutish looking bikie. When I asked if I
could take their photograph the bikie swung Katreena onto his lap. I took a few
quick snaps but Katreena looked somewhat uncomfortable perched on the bikie’s lap.

Don’t ever do that again, she said in a not too friendly tone.
Why, what’s the matter?
I asked.
When he pulled me onto his knee and you were photographing
us, he whispered in my ear ‘If you think
this is a screwdriver in my pocket, you’re mistaken’
oOo
You can photograph all the sunsets, red roses and distant mountains you like but its a formula for boring, staid photography. Stay alert, on the look-out for every opportunity; every turn of the corner, chance meeting and opportunity to capture a real life story about real people.
Check out my Photography Workshops at UWA Extension for 2015.
Check out my Photography Workshops at UWA Extension for 2015.
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