I wish I had prepared earlier… Although it’s not time to wince now, is it? Anyway, it’s the 100th post on this blog (something to boost my self-esteem), so I promise there will be some changes – the photos are going to get a bigger, there’ll be more colour and hopefully more posts. I’d also like to take this whole blogging thing one step further, but for now I’ll keep it a secret, just in case God decides to laugh at my plans.
Meanwhile I’d like to share my London photos – oh, boy, it really felt Christmassy there!
The trip went really well – we avoided the snow, didn’t get stuck at the airports or train stations, missed the student riots by a day and even the tube workers’ strike was an advantage – we had to walk and of course this way saw a lot more! (My legs were aching, but I was so happy – I could snap snap snap…)
Westminster Central Hall, just opposite the Westmister Abbey, where next year on the 29th of April history will be made.
Old Ben and the fence round the Parlament, ornated with the royal symbol - little crowns.
The London Eye! A rather young construction, but can you imagine London without it?
Trust me, it's massive! You quickly realise that when you get right under it.
That's the real Christmas spirit! I never dreamt I'd still go on one of these in my lifetime. In London everything's possible!
London traffic - will they ever decide to drive on the "right" side of the road?
More colours, cars and people. The shops were full, the streets were full... I'm afraid after sometime it becomes tiring.
Impressive Christmas stars.
Just one of the many theaters - Victoria Theatre. (I hoped to see a musical this trip, but it looks like it's the thing I will have to come back for.)----------------------------------------------------
The photos were taken without a tripod, so are a bit “shaky”; also it was very cold (excuses, excuses…) so I’m happy with the outcome quality and quantity wise.
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3 comments:
Yes! I love the bigger photos :-)
You've done phenomenally well without a tripod! I rarely shoot with one because they are so cumbersome. I love the frenzy you've depicted with people and cars rushing about (what's with the zigzag traffic lines?).
So you're back home and deeeeeep in snow. Hope you won't have too much to do before Christmas and have time to enjoy the season at home.
These are lovely shots. I think the shakey touch is a good one. I especially like the roundabout. I live just an hour's train ride from London, and don't get there nearly enough, but thanks for showing me round again!
Thank you for the comments, girls.
I'm not sure about the zigzag traffic lines, Anne. I will have to ask some English friends for their opinion on that. Maybe it's something to do with driving on the wrong side of the road? :)
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