Tuesday 23 May 2006
Brunswick Square
Out wandering in London yesterday evening, and I resolved to take more pictures as I found things of interest. This is Brunswick Square, which is in the centre of town and was originally the site of the first hospital for treating children, particularly the poor and orphaned. At that time, it was on the edge of the city, with only fields separating it from the villages of Highgate and Hampstead. Now of course it's slap bang in the centre of town, but still represents one of those fabulous oasis' of calm that you regularly stumble across in the middle of London.
(Is it me, or does "Brunswick Square" sound like a 1930's Double Bass player?)
Sunday 14 May 2006
Baishaki Mela
Today was the annual Baishaki Mela, to celebrate Bangladeshi New Year. Because their day starts at Sunrise, it's impossible to say exactly when New Year's Day is, but (according to Wikipedia) it's more or less 14th April. So this celebration was about a month late. The day was grey, but coloured by the kids in the procession.
To be honest, it all felt a bit limp, especially as the usual food stalls on Brick Lane had been banned this year on "health and safety" grounds.
Personally, I blame the lacklustre biryani. Make sure you skip 'Saffron' on your Grand Tour of Brick Lane Curry Houses. Oooh, bet they try to sue me for that; well, tough luck 'cos it was fair comment!
*puffs up with legal righteousness (although the puffing up could also be a byproduct of the bad biryani - I shall leave it to you to decide)*
Sunday 14 May 2006
Nepal
I've finally got around to uploading a select few of the photos I took in Nepal and Calcutta - there aren't many, because I hardly took any. I was too busy enjoying myself.
Ooooh, these bring back some wonderful memories! (She says, as though we went to Nepal and India 8 years ago rather than 8 weeks ago!) xx
...see how much I miss when I wait for you to update your OD? !!!
:D Nepal, huh?
(thinking about often... hope all is well)
xxoo,
Saturday 13 May 2006
Duck Soup
I'm not sure how long these ducks will survive in the chorine-treated waters of the west fountain of Trafalgar Square, but they were there today, and I thought I should record it.
Ah well, the chlorine-saturated water never managed to kill off any of those pesky pigeons, so I reckon the ducks will be alright! xx
Wednesday 26 April 2006
Sometimes you're the windshield ...
... sometimes you're the bug. I don't know why this view reminded me of the Mary Chapin Carpenter song, but as the London-Glasgow express flashed through the station in front of the going-nowhere local train, the song came to mind.
I *adore* this picture! Lovely!
Friday 21 April 2006
On The Bus
It's not often you see a man in his carpet slippers resting his foot on a Moog Prodigy on the 476 to Euston.
Then again, I don't usually take the 476 to Euston at this time of day, so it might actually happen quite often.
There you are. I keep you on my faves just in case you update. Congrats on getting engaged! I hope I get to read about your travels since it sounds so intriguing.
Lisa
Monday 24 October 2005
Photos
Just a couple of recent ones I quite like:
The Gherkin, and an older building in front of it.
Portslade Seafront, where my brother and I used to (and still do, actually) play.
Fabulous pics; the colours on the bottom pic are so vibrant and surprising that one would be forgiven for thinking they'd been Photoshopped, while the juxtaposition of new and old in the Gherkin photo is enchanting. You really do know how to compose a pic.
mj xx
Saturday 25 June 2005
Glasto 2
I can't remember what this was of. Maybe it's Brian Wilson, who was incredible. Just incredible.
Nope, couldn't have been Brian Wilson because it was so sunny by then. Maybe it was Ash? Definitely nobody we saw on the Sunday though, I'm sure of that. Oooh, I suppose it might have been New Order? x
I just noticed that you originally posted the pic on Sat evening and that you only added the commentary later, so it MUST have been New Order.
Love yer. x
Saturday 25 June 2005
Glasto 1
Athlete - Live from a puddle of mud!
Weren't they just incredible, though; well worth wading through all that mud for. You should have taken a pic of all those people trying not to knock over the three-quarters-empty cup of Diet Pepsi I had stuck in the mud in front of us! *grins* x
Sunday 5 June 2005
Brighton too
My brother and I are starting a campaign to prevent the flattening of pandas for use as car seat covers.
Did you sit on that poor panda?! x
Sunday 5 June 2005
Brighton
Adam is my brother.
Awww, he looks so sweet here! (Well, he always does) x
Hello, brother of Dan! :)
He aint heavy, he's just dam ugly
Sunday 5 June 2005
London by Night
View from Kaushik's on Pentonville Road on a Saturday night.
I am deeply envious of the incredible view from his balcony, especially the fact that you can see the dome of St Paul's. Magnificent. Great pic, babes. x
*sigh*
...so when can I come visit YOU??? :)
Friday 3 June 2005
Under the Bridge
Book sale beneath Waterloo Bridge.
Friday 3 June 2005
Gathering Skies
A portent of the hyoooge Thunderstorm we had later that day.
Friday 3 June 2005
Trafalgar Square
Busy day in the sunshine.
Friday 3 June 2005
Hungerford Bridge
Tourist Boat emerges, heading straight at the Palace of Westminster.
Can't believe you get such great pics from your phone - I should make more use of the camera on mine. This is a bloody good shot. x
Oh & I watched your slideshow on flickr... Fabulous photos! I've missed your face! :)
Saturday 1 January 2005
Vision of 2004
Happy New Year! Here are the pictures, some by me, which will float through my mind when I remember 2004. Whilst the last few days have been devastating for so many people, I will guiltily remember it as one of the best.
Chamonix and Argentiere - As seen by me from the top of Mont Blanc in March
Boscastle in Cornwall - scene of freak flooding in June (Picture from the Guardian)
Chicago - a boat leaving the Marina as seen by me in June.
Knock Knock! Who's there? Kerry! Kerry who? That's politics! (Photo: Dan Chung)
St Marks Square, flooded. As seen by me in October 2004.
The Transit of Venus. Even I saw that crazy dot on the sun. (Photo: AP)
Rosie. The most beautiful girl in the world. Christmas Day.
Nice pics Dustbinman. You soppy old thing :} See ya laters potatas!
Hey you... :)
She is, indeed a beautiful girl!!
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