Now at tikichris.wordpress.com

Hi. I’ve decided to consolidate my personal blogging activities and have started a wordpress blog, tikichris.wordpress.com. Anything that I might have posted here at ontoLondon will now be posted there. Same goes for content that I might have published at ontoTravel or The Adventures of Tiki Chris: it will now be posted on the new site. I'm not doing away with these old sites - just not actively posting on them anymore. Indeed, I may find some need to publish content through them in the future.

To be sure, there will be plenty of London related content on the new blog. And for the time being, I intend to carry on my London Daily Photo series on that site. For off-the-cuff mobile blogging, I’m keeping my Tumblr blog, tikichris-to-go. If you haven’t checked it out yet. I hope you will, I have a lot of fun with it.

Thanks so much to regular followers of this blog. It means a great deal to me to have had you “tuning in” these past few years. I look forward to continuing the journey with you!

Sincerely,
Chris
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Don't forget! London is a River Town.

Searching the web for some city breaks options and think you might settle on a trip to London? You could certainly do worse! It's a dynamic place teeming with culture, attractions, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and some of the best nightlife in the world. And should the weather be kind when you visit, an especially splendid option for a refreshing take on one of the world's most iconic cityscapes is to hit the river!

As with so many great cities, London's fascinating history and prosperity are tied intrinsically to its riverside setting. Without its fortuitous location along the Thames, London would probably never have grown beyond the size of its origins as a Roman outpost to the sprawling metropolis it is today. Indeed, there may have never even been a reason for the Romans to set up camp in the first place.

Today London yields a variety of options for exploring the Thames by boat. From public transport (the Thames Clipper offers a fairly affordable and really comfortable way to travel the river) to splashing good times on inflatable RIB boats and relaxing luxury cruises, there's something for every budget and expectation. London by river is excellent for getting some distance from the hustle and bustle while still getting to check it all out – it's super for getting cool photos too.



So if the chance presents itself for a ride on the river, go for it. The engineering marvel of the Thames Barrier, St Paul's Cathedral, a truly unique view of a host of bridges … there's plenty to see!

London Daily Photo: G'Night!

London Daily Photo: G'Night!
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Exits 6-7

London Daily Photo: Exits 6-7
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Downtime

London Daily Photo: Downtime
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London Daily Photo: This Shutter Shall

London Daily Photo: This Shutter Shall
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: In Passing

London Daily Photo: In Passing
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London Daily Photo: 5 Savile Row

London Daily Photo: 5 Savile Row
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Clerkenwell Road

London Daily Photo: Clerkenwell Road
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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Londonist Behind The Lens: Chris Osburn AKA Tiki Chris

Hey! That's me! Very cool, but I'm gonna make you visit the actual Londonist post to see the shots.

Londonist Behind The Lens: Chris Osburn AKA Tiki Chris
By Londonist
Londonist
January 24, 2009

London is (or at least often can be) such a photogenic place. There's just something about it. I mean, for the most part, it's not incredibly beautiful … not like Paris or Barcelona anyway. Nor is London terribly stunning; you really can't compare it to the vertical awe of Manhattan or the mind boggling expanse of, say, Shanghai. However, the story London tells through its streets, landmarks and faces (oh the faces in this town!) is as compelling as any I've ever experienced. The story is one of weathering crises with resolve and engaging the world on its own terms. Through my photography, I hope to share that story with the viewer. Sometimes I think I come close to succeeding.

Read the complete Londonist Behind The Lens post and see the photos at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: A Good Slam

London Daily Photo: A Good Slam
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Public Space Improvements

London Daily Photo: Public Space Improvements
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: What Was

London Daily Photo: What Was
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Lords

London Daily Photo: Lords
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Chapel Market

London Daily Photo: Chapel Market
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: Cup in Hand

London Daily Photo: Cup in Hand
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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London Daily Photo: When will it End?

London Daily Photo: When will it End?
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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Furries Invade London

Here's something you don't get to gawk at everyday.

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. Can't see the pics? Click here to see them all on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Pink and Black

London Daily Photo: Pink and Black
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2009
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Sickboy: Stay Free (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

One more Sickboy article. Here's a link to some more stuff I wrote about his Stay Free show.

Sickboy: Stay Free
Chris Osburn
Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art
January 2009

Not content to simply wow exhibition goers with a retrospective of his best street and studio work, prolific London graffiti artist, Sickboy (whom we interviewed back in February 08), saw his recent solo show, Stay Free, as an opportunity to give something back to his fans in the way of offering his massive Stay Free Factory installation as a prize to one lucky exhibition visitor. During the December 4th through 10th run of the Stay Free exhibition, a thousand golden keys were released to the exhibition visitors with the person whose key fit the lock becoming the new owner of the Stay Free Factory (worth an estimated £20,000).

See more pics and read the complete Sickboy: Stay Free review at Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art.