OZONE COFFEE & PHOTOWALK IN SHOREDITCH

Back in February (oh dear, I'm a terrible blogger) Hannah and I met with Guilia aka Mondomulia & Charlotte Hu aka, well, Charlotte Hu for a spot of Brunch at Ozone and a photowalk around Shoreditch, where every shop is also a cafe.

It was a bitterly cold February day, with a wind that cut straight through every layer you wore before uncomfortably settling in your bones and residing there without remorse. But still we braved a walk from the tube and soon found ourselves warm & cosy in a booth watching the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen whilst perusing a menu filled with all kind of wonderful brunch dishes. This is what we came for, and I couldn't wait to get started.

I opted for the baked eggs thanks to the high praise Dave Cox gave them, unfortunately I was a little disappointed as the dish ended up being a slightly runny affair and the overall service slower than I'd expect for even the busiest brunch service. The coffee however, was fantastic and I happily bought a bag of beans for home before having a look at the roasting equipment and the large communal area downstairs.

As we departed Ozone the February wind picked up right where it left off, leaving us huddling for warmth and dropped in and out of shops to escape the chill, forcing us to pause and enjoy the quaint corners of Shoreditch, the multitude of shops selling interesting wares and the seemingly exhaustible amount of cafes bolted onto every shop.

Eventually we found ourselves in the strangest Nike shop I'd never heard of, hidden below a bridge in a gated courtyard with no discernible link to the multi-national super power that is Nike. I'm convinced it was Nike's version of the Troll Market from Hellboy.

All in all I had a wonderful afternoon with some wonderful company. A trip I hope to make again and again and again with many grand plans of picnics during the summer and any other brunch opportunities that come my way.

Technical: Ozone with the D600 & 50mm. Minolta 7 & Portra 160 for everything else

EGGS BENEDICT - ONE YEAR OLD

I'm very happy and proud to say Eggs turns one today. The last post I did was after seven weeks with him when he was truly a tiny puppy, unsure of the world and his place in it. After another 35 weeks I can't imagine life without him and he has turned into a wonderful companion for Hannah and I.

I've really enjoyed photographing him every week as he goes about his life and I feel as though I've learnt a ton from simply picking up my camera everytime we go for a walk, its definitely helped me with hitting focus, quick composition and looking for interesting spots or light that would make for a good capture.

So, thanks Eggs. Just keep being the little gremlin you are.

p.s - We've not missed a week on his blog yet! http://tinyeggs.tumblr.com/