Shit London awards 2012 - in pictures

Best photograph: Pigeons and Boris bikes, central London, by Andrew Smith
'Well, you wanted us out of Trafalgar Square' Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Most depressing view from work: Brick wall and scaffolding, by Richard Lambert
At least the scaffolding is only temporary – one hopes Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Ugliest building in London: Mysterious UFO-topped building, Stratford, by Naomi Roux
Let's hope residents at least had a good view of the Olympic Park
Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Best/worst shop name: Dry cleaners, Turnham Green, by Barbara Cummings
Best or worst? You decide Photograph: Shit London/Rex Features

Best international photograph (a new category for 2012, celebrating the worst of other cities): Possibly soiled mattress, Sydney, Australia, by Katja Forbes
Any takers? Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

So what does the bad one look like? Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Good luck with that Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

In other news, 'air too oxygeny to breathe' Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

95p World doesn't have quite the same ring to it Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

But south-east London is going straight to hell Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

One of the polite, friendly signs seen all over London Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Sophisticated health advice in Newham Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Giving BYO and DIY a bad name Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

As a service to the frustrated fisherman resorting to graffiti: 'Fishing is only allowed on Clapham Common and is not presently permitted in any other park, common or open space in Lambeth.' You're welcome Photograph: KK Outlet/Shit London/Rex Features

Fancy a spot of lunge? Photograph: Howard Blanchard/Rex Features