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Very timely to read this post about street photography and nostalgia, Neil, as I’ve just received two big boxes of photos taken in my teens (which have been in storage at my Mum’s place for 20-odd years ago). I’m both excited and nervous to go through them all, but feeling inspired by your post to perhaps share some in a future issue of my own newsletter...

And thank you to @Charlene Storey for recommending this post. I’ve subscribed to read future ones.

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Really enjoyed this exploration of street photography, Neil! Thanks for sharing. Loved the photos too. I've not done much with black and white lately but this post has really made me want to do it again! Gorgeous.

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Really interesting read Neil. The Glasgow book by Depardon is one of the best photobooks ever!

As for a nostalgic photo - there’s one by Martin Parr in The Cost of Living of some young Bristolians taken in the mid 80’s which reminds me of the type of people I met as a student at Bristol uni. It’s their fashion and their mannerisms.

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I remember Hipstamatic well! It was before I really fell in love with photography. You sound homesick! Great post, Neil, just catching up after travels :)

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I loved Hipstamatic. My first several Instagram posts (in 2011!) were with vintage filters that I’m pretty sure we’re from Hipstamatic.

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