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Song Kran festival at the Thai Buddhist Temple, Buddhapadipa, in Wimbledon, London SW19. Vibrant national dress and dances, funny kids at the beauty pageant. Shot for RPS Celebrating London project which goes on for about a year.
Wimbledon, London SW19.
The site was part of a 2019 planning application for demolition to build new offices that was approved by Merton council, but subsequently refused by the Greater London Mayor's office.
Sony A7III + Contax C/Y Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4 MM
A quick snap of the City towers as seen from my favourite vantage point on my local walk in SW19. Seen looking past the local flowers ...
Grade II listed archway constructed in the late-C12, possibly part of the former Hospitium (visitor accommodation) of Merton Priory. Re-sited here in 1935 after being hidden under plaster for many years. Merton Park, London Borough of Merton.
03 July 2011
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Church Road, Wimbledon
London SW19 5AE 🇬🇧
Indian Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, posing for a fan photo with 'yours truly' at Wimbledon during the 2011 Men’s Singles Final Championship Sunday (Rafael Nadal[W] vs Novak Djokovic).
Being an Indian and having grown up reading about Vijay Amritraj's tennis prowess and exploits, it was an a pleasant but unexpected surprise when I saw him taking time to pose with any interested fans after the 2011 finals were over.
This appeared too good to be true (partly because it was my 1st Wimbledon visit) and whilst I was making up my mind about asking him for a photograph, he waved at me and almost insisted that I come up for a photograph (and a very brief chat).
His warm and unassuming persona made a lasting impression and an unforgettable memory.
Vijay Amritrajis a former Indian tennis player, sports commentator and actor (Octopussy[1983], Star Trek IV…).
His career high World ranking in singles was No. 16 in July, 1980 and topped the Asian charts for 14 consecutive years with many memorable wins against top players of his era like John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Rod Laver.
Under his captaincy, the Indian Tennis Team reached the Davis Cup finals in 1974 and 1987.
Career statistics and highlights :
* Win Loss Record - 384-296
* 16 Singles Titles Win
* 13 Doubles Titles Win
* Wimbledon Men’s Single Quarter Finals - 1973, 1981
* US Open Men’s Single Quarter Finals - 1973, 1974
* In 1976, the Amritraj brothers (Vijay & Anand Amritraj) were semi-finalists in the Wimbledon men's doubles.
International Tennis Hall of Home :
In recognition of his outstanding impact on the sport of tennis as a player, promoter, and humanitarian, Vijay Amritraj was named the 2021 recipient of the Golden Achievement Award.
www.tennisfame.com/news/2022/Vijay-Amritraj-Golden-Achiev...
www.itftennis.com/en/players/vijay-amritraj/800175082/ind...
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An official 2022 Wimbledon day log mentioning the Amritraj brother’s generous penchant for fan greet and photo posing👇
www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2022-06-30/around_t...