Back of an English car with white roses | Limited Edition of 10
London Cab with White Roses Fine Art Street Photography
Some images land softly, but stay with you. This one did exactly that. It’s a quiet photograph—no dramatic light, no towering landmark—and yet it holds so much London in one frame. An iconic black cab, perfectly parked, with a neat bouquet of white roses laid across the rear shelf. That’s it. That’s the whole story. But like London itself, the details say everything.
There’s something inherently cinematic about the scene. The reflective surface of the cab pulls in the distorted edges of old buildings. A bus eases into frame, bearing a film ad. The city cranes in the distance signal construction, while an old “To Let” sign whispers about what once was. Meanwhile, the roses sit still. They’re not arranged for Instagram—they feel placed with purpose. Maybe left behind. Maybe about to be delivered. Or maybe they’re just for the driver.
That’s the part that keeps me thinking. Was this a memorial? A celebration? A quiet rebellion against the grey? That ambiguity is what I love about street photography—it’s real, unstaged, and just open enough for us to project a bit of ourselves onto it.
I shot this during one of my long wanders through London, letting the city unfold block by block. No plan, just good shoes, patience, and attention. This scene stopped me cold—so many layers wrapped in one simple composition. And that’s what I’m chasing, always. Not AI renderings, not artificial mood boards—just the world as it is, when it speaks.
This piece is part of both my London Photography Collection, where I dig deep into the city’s layered personality, and my Car Wall Art Collection, where vehicles become more than transport—they’re reflections, stories, and urban icons in their own right.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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