The Big Smoke

'This lady dragged a chair to the corner of the Tate Modern balcony to answer her phone. She seemed so fragile and lost.'

'I noticed the quality of light and the contrast between tailored suit and rusty skip. Then it was just a case of waiting until the right person walked into the frame.'

'When I was a photographer's assistant, I spent much of my time in Soho. I truly feel Soho is my home, so it is an honour to have this picture in Time Out.'

The Surreal Line is a series of images taken from an ongoing project, by photographer Yusuf Ozkizil, which feature chance encounters on the London Underground, between static billboards and the hustle and bustle of the world aound them

'Commuters were rushing past these tango dancers who were flash-mobbing Waterloo on the anniversary of 7/7 during rush hour.'

'This picture tackles the themes of urban identity and gender relationships.'

'The streets are my inspiration,' says Nathalie.

'I've always had an interest in architecture and art; this sculpture ticks both boxes. I decided to photograph it at night because it's lit up by multi-coloured lights that give it an other-worldly presence'