Prisoners of Our Own Paranoid Delusions in Salford, 08/02/06

Opportunism is the name of the game. As I was waiting for the security guard to open the gate of this secure car park somewhere in Salford this shot presented itself to me. It got me thinking is all this security really necessary, or is it a product of our own paranoid delusion. It is an integral part of city life and human nature, where so many humans are cramped into a tight space together. I love the countryside as it gives me a sense of freedom, but I love the vibrancy of the city as well, and this paranoia seems to be part and parcel of living alongside a couple of million other people in a highly un-natural environment.