RIP Brian Haw

Anti-war campaigner Brian Haw, died on 18th June, 2011.

He had camped out in front of Parliament for over 10 years, and many could argue he had become an iconic and familiar figure in Westminster, and London in general.

He could often be seen chatting to the public, and campaigning against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was no doubt an integral figure in these protests. He was, however, never without controversy, and despite the government’s attempts to get rid of his camp, he remained there, and refused to give up his vigil.

In 2006 he was voted the most inspiring political figure at the Channel 4 political awards.

Here are a selection of images I’ve taken of him over the past few years.

Some may have felt he was a bit of a loony, and although the last time I saw him he told me to ‘fuck off’ for asking how he is, we also had some enlightening chats. He never gave up protesting in what he felt most strongly about.

Brian Haw – Wiki Page – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Haw

Anyone for tennis?

June 5th, 2011 – Queen’s Club, West London

On the Sunday before the grasscourt tennis season begins in the UK, some of the tennis players taking part in the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club come out to practice.  Being a tennis fan, it’s always great to get to see these players in a more relaxed environment, and much closer than you’d normally get to see them.

Juan Martin Del Potro:

I’m not sure who this is:

There were some qualifying matches taking place.

Arnaud Clement vs Nicholas Monroe.

Clement won.

Xavier Malisse:

Andy Murray:

Michael Llodra:

Jamie Murray:

Fernando Verdasco:

There probably would have been a lot more action had the rain stayed away, but in typical British fashion it was began chucking it down.

A few other top players like Andy Roddick were out on the courts too, but there’s just one person I’d get totally starstruck over.. Rafael Nadal. Hopefully soon..!