Yesterday I went into Coventry city centre for a photo walk with The Shutter Crew, a new local photography group. As it was focussed on street photography I took my Fuji X100V. Ten photographers met by the Lady Godiva statue on Broadgate, including a colleague from work, which was a bit of a surprise. As we waited to set off, I was naturally attracted to the cyclists on Broadgate – although I’m sure you’re not meant to ride there…

As we walked around Holy Trinity Church towards the Cathedral I got into more of a street photography mindset, spotting a composition and waiting for someone to walk into the frame. I liked the contrast of red hair and boots against the blue door on this one, although it would have worked better if I was stood slightly to my left to frame the subject perfectly in the door.

After exploring the cathedral ruins, and watching the skateboarders by the Herbert gallery, we carried on through the university. When I saw this golden building I immediately thought it would make a good backdrop for another pan shot – fortunately the X100V has a built in ND filter so I could get the 1/15th shutter speed needed.

This last shot was not from the photo walk, when we were at the bottom of Hertford Street I left the group to meet Jen and the boys at Spencer Park – continuing the photo walk would have taken me in the opposite direction and would have meant missing my left home. It also took me to the location of one of my favourite street photographs, taken on a previous Coventry photowalk, so I had another go at that angle. I think I prefer it with a slightly longer lens though.

Hopefully the group will continue, as it was good to have an excuse to get out with the camera on a sunny Saturday afternoon.