Here are 8 shots of last week protest by climate activist group Just Stop Oil in London.
The protest was mostly against the imprisonment of members of the movement after some protest last year I think ( maybe related to Occupy Westminster ).
A very peaceful march from Scotland yard to the High court of justice. Probably as many photographers as protesters and more policemen it seemed.
I understand that as part of recent legislation changes some protest actions like road blocking can lead to prison charges for their perpetrators.
On top of this main request to free their fellow activists, they also protest against recent changes in UK policy to come back on their promises to fight climate change and limit fossil fuel exploitation.( In case you don’t know, UK has off shore fuel resources ).
Blame my inexperience in protests, but I was a bit shocked by seeing the police film the whole event. I know we live in the period of social media ( this post is proof if need be) and most people there will have their face / name in the public space, but still.
I also don’t like my journey being disrupted by protesters, but lets remember there is no planet B.
All shot’s done one a slightly expired TMX 3200, that has travelled by plane a couple of time ( here goes my carbon footprint ). Only one camera this time, the Leica M6 classic with Summicron 35mmF2 Asph. The film was shot at box speed.
There are a few more shots is the next roll, stay tuned.
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