25 years ago this area of central London was notorious as a hangout for prostitutes and drug dealers... now, cosy street cafes. How things change.

are you sure? RozariaS · 2009-07-27: 13:27

That is quite a change indeed... smbunation · 2009-07-27: 13:40

Great:) JaCkYe · 2009-07-27: 13:49

It is very appealing. I'd go there! ????? · 2009-07-27: 13:59

Looks like a charming place to spend an evening now. dontblink · 2009-07-27: 14:24

Cynical traveller's tip: if a square plate can be found within a 100-m radius, you're still in a for a screwing. No, you didn't read that. No really. (Feel free to delete, BTW!). Actually, very valid point. They have a' changed... revenant · 2009-07-27: 16:12

How do you know that? ;-) Well I guess we've all grown up a bit now :-)))) (only joking) What's the name of the street/area btw? ????? · 2009-07-27: 16:56

Ted, I grew up in London in the 70s and early 80s. I had parents working in Bush House, just a short walk from Soho... This area looks a little too West for that, maybe somewhere between Marylebone and Camden or farther towards King's Cross...? revenant · 2009-07-27: 17:33

fantastic lightning and textures, I wonder how did you manage to balance the shades and areas with strong sunlight? and where were they put over? because even though things change, but there will always be prostitutes and drugdealers. longimanus · 2009-07-27: 19:13

Impressive color and lighting! You may want to be careful about those "changing times" comments, they usually only come from "old" people! :) DancingDolphin · 2009-07-27: 20:05

What specific these restaurants have ?...I have the feeling that I would enjoy their food :) I wish I understood the joke with the square plates...?! redro · 2009-07-27: 21:41

Wow how beautiful now :) KerBear · 2009-07-27: 21:44

great lighting lovely place slowpete · 2009-07-28: 01:23

Great perspective and detail :-) jet28 · 2009-07-28: 03:22

Requalificação! :) Good photo!! LampadaMervelha · 2009-07-29: 08:42