...and so the cold patch continues although the weatherman on the television this morning said that it would get warmer. If you are out and about celebrating the New Year as it arrives tonight wrap up warm.
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Monday, 29 December 2014
BRRRR...
According to the television weather it was the coldest night of the year last night. No wonder there was so much frost this morning. As you can see I took this picture as the sun just caught the side of this roof and had melted the frost.
Sunday, 28 December 2014
A LITTLE SPLASH..
I was passing through Christ Church Green just before Christmas. It was a fairly grim day weather wise but I came across this leaf poking through the fence around Christ Church. A little splash of colour on an otherwise overcast day...
Saturday, 27 December 2014
YEAH....
Finished. This years puzzle took about two and a half days on and off, mostly off. Much more difficult than last years..
Friday, 26 December 2014
BOXING DAY...
Boxing day tradition in our house, a jigsaw puzzle and roast beef for lunch. I hope Santa brought you some nice presents, enjoy the rest of the holiday.
Thursday, 25 December 2014
A CHRISTMAS STAR..
Who ever you are, where ever you are, Merry Christmas, happy holiday, joyeux Noel, have a great time..
... but please spare a thought for those less fortunate than you..
... but please spare a thought for those less fortunate than you..
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
COLUMBIA ROAD...
I had a little wander outside of Wanstead the other evening. You may have heard of Columbia Road in the East End, it's usually associated with the Sunday morning flower market. On Wednesday evenings before Christmas the shops, cafes and pub have been staying open late. There was a great atmosphere, a bit like Wanstead really, lots of independent traders, Christmas trees and I bumped into a few visiting Wanstead folk as well. My favourite part of the evening was coming across two guys wheeling a piano through the crowd, I think on their way to support carol singers!
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
and my favourite shot....
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
Monday, 22 December 2014
NEW ARRIVALS..
and supplies arriving at The George a couple of days ago...
Saturday, 20 December 2014
ROOFTOPS..
I am always on the lookout for 'hidden' bits of Wanstead. I was really pleased to have found these rooftops and chimneys, the brickwork is always interesting, I think it gives a good indication of the age of the building. These particular ones are tucked away behind the milk shake bar near The George, not easy to spot but worth finding.
Friday, 19 December 2014
ABSTRACT ICE...
Seriously cold the other morning, the car was covered in frost and ice. I was sitting in it waiting for the heater to clear the windscreen when the sun broke through. Not a conventional picture but I like it.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
SITTING PRETTY..
The fox, love them or hate them here in Wanstead they are here to stay. I saw this guy or girl sitting looking very chilled in Rectory Crescent the other evening as I passed. Although it looked very relaxed it had his sights firmly set on something moving in the grass.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2
Gotta love Christmas lights, they make me feel so warm and festive. I took this picture Monday night on my way home from the Woodford and Wanstead Camera Club where I had judged their annual projected photograph competition. I just had to stop outside this house and take a picture, I think the contrast in colour between the lights in the garden and the warmth of the ones on tree inside is great.
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
TWO CHURCHES...
Apologies for not keep the blog up to date this week. Christmas is always a busy time in the Gallery and this year is no exception plus I've had this terrible cold/flu thing that seems to be doing the rounds. Anyway on Sunday evening there was a glorious sky for a short period as you can see above. I took this picture from Nightingale Green looking along Nightingale Lane, it was only when I looked at it on my computer that I realised there are two churches in it. The straight roofline on the left is the United Reformed Church while the steeple behind is if course Christ Church on Christchurch Green.
Thursday, 11 December 2014
LIGHTING UP...
I love to see Christmas lights and with just a short time to go
they are coming out in force. Expect to see a few more on show here in the next few days!
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
REFLECTION....
I was wandering along Nightingale Lane on my way back to the gallery the other evening when I noticed the light striking this fence. It's protecting a building site behind it, I think there is a house under construction. Anyway the way that the street light and what was left of the daylight was catching the shiny metalwork looked interesting to me.
Monday, 8 December 2014
FROM THE SPACE STATION...
I think this may be the sort of view of earth that astronauts have from the space station, perhaps as they pass over the Alps or the Himalayas. Ranges of mountains, areas of snow and ice, darker areas that look like the shadows of clouds...
Of course it's actually dear old Wanstead and the roof of my car on Saturday morning, there was a very heavy frost that night...mmm I think I prefer to think of it as the more romantic view from space.
Sunday, 7 December 2014
A FULL MOON..
As I hoped, a great full moon last night plus a clear sky. I stood at the end of Elmcroft Avenue to takes these pictures soon after it had risen above the horizon. Always fascinating 'the sky at night'...
Saturday, 6 December 2014
MAN IN THE MOON...
...not that he can be seen in this picture. There have been some fabulous 'moons' lately, I took this picture at the end of November. I believe tonight it's a full moon, hopefully there will be a clear sky and I'll get a chance of another picture.
Friday, 5 December 2014
SKELETONS OR SCULPTURE...
Continuing from yesterday's theme I thought I would show you two more flowers past their best. These are the remains of Oriental Poppies, although it's not how you usually see them I kind of think they look more interesting. Certainy different..
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved
Thursday, 4 December 2014
SKELETONS IN THE....
Marion Temple, Wanstead's guerrilla gardner and I had a walk around the rear garden of The Corner House before we went to Wanstead Station. She pointed out some interesting bits and pieces that she had discovered including this holly leaf. As you can see it has turned into a skeleton, amazing, I've never seen this before, a little spooky though....
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
COMMUTERS...
If you use Wanstead Station on your daily commute you may have noticed a container or two at the entrance. Wanstead's guerrilla gardener Marion Temple has come up with a great idea. In the containers are the stems of geraniums she has collected and giving away for free. On the wall above are the instructions of how to look after them to give you a lovely geranium plant next year. Sounds good to me, well done Marion.
World © Geoff Wilkinson - All rights reserved