I had an interesting time today, visiting some friends who live on a Dutch Barge on the Thames in Kingston. This is somewhat larger that the British version, and actually makes for some serious living space. Whilst I imagine the lifestyle comes with some challenges, particularly in the dead of winter, on a sunny day… Continue reading Gertruida
This weeks Lens-Artist is hosted by Patty at P.A. Moed. The theme is nature which gives us a lot of scope. I have chosen a set of macro and other close ups of flowers along the River Thames, mostly because they remind me that the long lazy summer days are heading our way. Something to… Continue reading Lens-Artist #33 – Nature
The light was a little surreal last night, with dark storm clouds we did no think we would get a sunset at all. Then as I cycled home I noticed the gap between the dense cloud and horizon so followed down the Thames to get these shots. I was late to pick the kids up… Continue reading Sunset on the Thames
I have posted the odd pic of Hampton Court Palace along the way, but normally when the sun is up and the light is good, the crowds are there, and it is swarming with people. I decided to stip off this morning on my early morning bike ride. It's a cloudy morning and the sun… Continue reading Hampton Court Palace, early morning in Black & White
Yesterday I continued my trek down the River Thames. Picking up where I left off before at Kingston Bridge, and following the river down to Walton-Upon-Thames. This was breaking into new territory for me as I have not been past Hampton Court in the past. It also meant I really had no idea how far… Continue reading River Walks – Kingston to Walton-on-Thames
The weather has been wavering around freezing this last week, which has seen me full of cold, and the kids super excited about the little bit of snow we have seen. I took these photos on Tuesday, when the light just changed into something magical for a few moments, not long after sunrise. If you… Continue reading A cold morning by the river
The third installment in my River thames walks picks up where I left off before. I have been waiting for a sunny day, but January is the best month for these so I decided to risk it with the sky overcast and dark, and whilst the sun is not shing from the waters surface, I… Continue reading River Walks – Teddington to Kingston
Following on from my recent blog Putney to Kew, I now finish the journey I took that day. I had hoped to walk to Kingston, but the early setting sun, and the battery running out on my phone made me terminate at Teddington. All is not lost. I will continue, probably down to Hampton Court… Continue reading River Walks – Kew to Teddington
If you have looked through my blog at all you will realise that I am very fond of the area I live in, Kingston in West London. One of the main reasons is the River Thames next to which I have made my home. Last week I had the convergence of a number of factors,… Continue reading River Walks – Putney to Kew
6 a.m. is my time. The boys are still asleep in their cozy beds, dreaming their small child dreams. They are safe and undemanding. I walk into the living room, half open both sets of curtains and look out on Kingston Bridge, quiet for the moment, asleep like the homeless people living in the arches… Continue reading Kingston Bridge at 6 a.m.
