Ian Payne

Thank you random man for wearing stripes.

I took a photo

Taking photos is more fun when the sun is out.

This guy was out in the rain, just taking it all in at Trafalgar Square today. I long for summer—but you don’t get people dressed like this when the sun’s out. #photography #leica #london

Can we hurry up with summer, please?

I don’t need a 50mm lens. I don’t want a 50mm lens. I have no use for one. It would be ridiculous to even think about getting one. Now that I’ve concluded I have to get a 50mm lens, I just need to figure out which one to buy.

10 years, countless journeys, and still going strong! My trusty Brompton has been one of the best things I’ve ever bought. Absolutely love this photo I took of it.

If anyone wants to get out of going to in-laws this Christmas feel free to use this. Just doing my civic duty.

Who needs golden hour when you have a golden car? #photography

I have no idea who these people are, but if you're going to hang around dressed like this, I'm definitely taking a photo as I walk by. #photography

It's a bit fancy in here

I hate rainy days unless I am taking photos. #photography

I have a problem with symmetry. #photography

This gentleman was making funny faces to entertain a little child on the train, be like him! #photography

This morning, I’ve been listening to Nick Drake’s Pink Moon album. What a great way to start the day. #photography

The light from a nearby building reflected onto this wall, and I stopped to capture it. I’m sure passers-by wondered why I was photographing what looked like nothing. But sometimes, nothing can reveal something beautiful. #photography

More boring concrete for us boring people that like that kind of thing. #photography

I am glad I went out yesterday to take photos, it has rained all day and is going to do the same tomorrow. #photography

22,000 steps today wandering London with my camera. Cold, sunny days make the best shooting weather. #photography

I've listened to Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins about 3 million times today. #photography

Laundrettes aren't just for laundry—they're also great for photos! I only go for the pictures. #photography

Got lucky with this shot! At The Barbican, I saw a stunning woman coming down the stairs in amazing clothes. I asked if she was a model and snapped this pic. She said, ‘Yes they’re filming me!’ I’d walked into their shoot. I apologised, the crew filming a commercial were cool about it! #photography

New York, Trump had just been found guilty on 34 counts and was en route to Trump Tower on 5th Avenue. The streets were crowded with TV news crews and vans, helicopters buzzed overhead, and this guy was soaking it all in, gazing up at the helicopters. #photography

I am getting withdrawal symptoms, it's been over a week since I went out to take photos, here is one I took a while back. #photography

I was going out to take photos today but the trains are messed up again! #photography

Some days, I walk 15 miles and don’t capture a single good photo. Other days, I just stroll down the street, and great shots are everywhere. Either way, I’m happy. #photography

Just changed my Bluesky handle to match my domain name. Not entirely sure why, anyhow here is a photo I took in Berlin. #photography

I guess I should introduce myself, I am Ian and I take photos of things, sometimes. #photography

A boring photo of boring concrete for boring people like me and you. #photography

Bloomsbury. #photography

That Monday feeling. #photography