ANOTHER BIT OF OLD LONDON..

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I took this photograph last Sunday on my photo walk. I'm a big fan of cobbles especially in photographs, these are in Gough Square just off Fleet Street and are perfect. The house at the far end in the centre of the picture was the home of the famous writer Dr Samuel Johnson in the 18th century, it was here that he wrote his great Dictionary of the English Language.

This is just one of the quite squares and alleyways that we discovered in the heart of London, as Dr Johnson said 'if a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'..

AN OLD LONDON STROLL...

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Had a lovely walk around a very old part of London on Sunday during the photowalk workshop. The day started gloomy and overcast, exactly what we need for the first part of the walk in alleyways and courtyards, then summer sunshine in the afternoon.

I took today's photograph in St Brides Church, Fleet Street, its the spiritual home of the media, hence my love for it. It's a fabulous building and it always reminds me of our own St Mary the Virgin in Overton Drive, Wanstead. St Brides was designed by  Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 although much of the original was gutted by fire during the blitz in 1940. If you are in the Fleet Street area do try to pop in you won't be disappointed. 

I can't wait for next week's walk...

For technically minded photographers I used the HDR method to take this photograph. If you would like to know more about that you will be able to see an article on my photography blog at Geoff Wilkinson Photography shortly.

ALL DRESSED UP..

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I was traveling past Wanstead station yesterday in a car, passenger of course I hasten to add, when I spotted this Pearly Queen waiting to cross the road. It's only a quick shot I managed to grab, I wonder where she was off to? Doing  excellent charitable works no doubt. I would love to do a proper picture of her, if anyone in Wanstead knows her please let me know..

NEW "BASIC WORKSHOP" DATE.

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For those interested in photography, I have just put out a new "Basic Workshop" date please check it out on the Workshop Page.

WHAT MAKE IS IT ?

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On Sunday on my way to the South Bank with a group of students for the Night Workshop, this great looking car was stationary at the traffic lights at Wanstead Station. I don't know what make it is so I need feedback please.  I suspect it might be American. Another good reason to always carry your camera, you never know what you will see.