By
Esan Swan
Piece description from the artist
Number 10 Downing Street is one of the most famous front doors in the world. The iconic black door stands as a symbol of leadership and history with its polished surface reflecting centuries of pivotal moments. Nestled in the heart of Westminster, this unassuming door invites the viewer into the seat of British power, where decisions shaping the nation are made. I took this photo because I enjoy the simplicity of it. The iconic brass knocker, and the details of the stately facade, speak to tradition, resilience, and the ever-evolving story of a nation's governance. I hope the viewer can instantly recognise those things in this photo.
Esan Swan is a professional photographer, journalist and picture editor at the Financial Times in London. With deep roots in his community and heritage, his work seeks to represent the rich multicultural storytelling that inspired him in his youth and continues to do so now well into his career. Historical documentary photography and varying art and social movements as well as commercial interpretation of beauty have influenced his work into a contemporary style that could be called its own. Originally from Bermuda and partly raised in the United States, his international approach to storytelling, from commissioned picture essays to independent work on his website, is defined by the aesthetics of nature, design and human connections.
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