Black and White Artist - Tony Johansen

A Gentleman Of The Street

This face holds tales of lifes experiences, his eyes have a quiet wisdom. Sometimes I see him in a corner, contemplating the passing parade, wearing his dignity like a coat. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Roslyn Street

I love this photograph, not just because it contains some of the people I love dearly, but because it encapsulates a special kings cross moment. There is nothing posed here, it is as natural as it is possible to be, just a magical time in Roslyn Street one night in November. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Fountain Café

Perfect place for a wine with friends as the sun goes down and situated centrally by the El Alamein Fountain at the corner ofDarlinghurst Road and Macleay Street, the Fountain Cafe gives the feeling that given enough time the whole world will eventually pass by. It seems difficult to walk past without seeing someone you know at a table. (CLick Image To Enlarge)

A Familiar Face

Familiar for many years singing in Darlinghurst Road at the top of his gravelly voice. Some say that he once sang with John Lennon in New York. Maybe it is true. (Click Image To Enlarge)

A New Horizon

Like gigantic spine, the vertabrae-like tower of Siedlers masterpiece marks the place where ABC concerts and broadcasting originated throughout the pioneering years of radio until quite recently. I remember the free Tuesday night concerts staged by Radio 2JJ. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Musicians In Darlinghurst Road

Musicians at the Fountain Café as part of the Kings Cross Arts Festival. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artist's In Kings Cross

Imagine 2 dozen easels, 3 artist's models (suitably declothed), and a classical drawing teacher. Place them in Fitzroy Gardens in the center of Kings Cross and invite passers-by to draw and make a small donation to the Wayside Chapel's homeless persons program. Result: magic. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Hand-made Chocolates

Croissant D'Or has been making exquisite chocolates and croissants in Macleay Street since about 1940. It's the place I go to get very special birthday gifts. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Lost In Time

Late at night in O'Malley's Hotel against the wall of World Time's, the band playing and friendships growing. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Wheel Of Fortune

Framing the Gazebo, the Wheel Of Fortune sculpture has been a landmark in Fitzroy Gardens for many years. Gifted to Kings Cross, the local government of the day resisted acceptance until lobbying by local businesses and individuals won the day. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Close Encounters Of The Kings Cross Kind

Like an alien spaceship the Vegas-like signage of 'Showgirls' reaches into the street to entice with moving lights and colour. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Sydney From Kings Cross

The every night light-show of Sydney City as seen from the window at a Kings Cross party. This magical view never ceases to enchant. The smoke in the sky is from fireworks over the harbour. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Cnr Roslyn & Darlinghurst

This was once the Union Bank and William Dobell had his studio upstairs where he painted his Joshua Smith portrait that was at the center of the famous Archibald Prize court challenge of 1943. (Click Image To Enlarge)

Kings Cross Smile

If only smiles like this could be planted like seeds and a multiplied a million fold. Seen at the opening of the Real Refusés exhibition. (Click Image To Enlarge)