WANSTEAD DAILY PHOTO

Friday, 31 May 2013

JUST COULDN'T WALK BY..

I couldn't resist photographing this beautiful rhododendron in Leicester Road. Despite the rain and probably because we are experiencing so much of it, the Wanstead streets are alive with colour.

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Having a look around Alexandra Lake on Wanstead Flats the other day I came across this charming family scene. These goslings following their mums across the lake heading for the shore. It was like seeing a group of well behaved school children on an outing, in line, teachers front and back, children looking around with interest and not wandering off.

They all made it safely and seeing that look of determination on the mother's face, who would have doubted it.

Wednesday, 29 May 2013

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH..

I have photographed this church before at night and it looked great lit up. As I was passing the other day it was bathed in sunlight, the sky was a perfect blue completing the picture. All I had to do was press the shutter button.

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

WOODBINE PLACE.

These little cottages nestling in Woodbine Place seem to have been here forever. I cannot find any history about them so if anyone can enlighten please let me know. They are really lovely and are so in keeping with The Green opposite.

Monday, 27 May 2013

GARDEN THEME 4

This viburnum bush (fast becoming a tree), overhanging a picket fence gives the feel of a country cottage garden. I wait for this bush every year to bloom and this year after all the rain it has excelled. The pom pom flowers are snow white and in abundance.

Sunday, 26 May 2013

TRANQUILITY

I didn't get a chance to post a picture yesterday, so apologies for that, another busy day in the Gallery. Up and early this morning before anyone was about and I spotted this tranquil scene on the Aldersbrook Road. Really made me feel good to be alive.

THE CAT AND THE BANANA!

This is stretching the boundaries a bit both of Wanstead and reality. I was driving through Sidney Road off Wanstead Flats when I was confronted by this giant banana. I have heard of the cat and the canary but cat and banana is a whole new ball game. Although the cat's expression seems to be defying me taking a picture, I took it anyway. No standoff then.

Friday, 24 May 2013

HALSTEAD ROAD.

I took this picture of Halstead Road showing the natural curvature in the road and I really like the V shape that the cars make. Seeing it after on the Applemac I also realised that Wanstead is far from flat, there are a lot of little hills which add to the uniqueness and appeal of the area.

Thursday, 23 May 2013

GARDEN THEME 3

On my way to the Gallery this morning I spotted this fabulous combination of colours in Leicester Road. The white of the Lilac tree really leapt out against the darker red of the Copper Beech tree. I framed the photograph so that each colour had half of the frame, what a lovely start to the day.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

GARDEN THEME 2

A corner of a garden left to go wild. Brings back memories of a French garden that I photographed on a magazine assignment. Hopefully, it will encourage bees and butterflies sorely missed to come back and visit.

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GARDEN THEME 1

Looking around Wanstead at the moment there is an abundance of colour. The gardens and trees have come alive. Seeing these dandelions I realised that they have three stages of beauty. The yellow flowers, the tell the time clocks and even the stalks have unique beauty of their own. Just had to catch this image on camera.

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I owe a picture for yesterday. Apologies for that, still recovering from the Exhibition at the weekend. I will be putting another picture on today to compensate.

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Monday, 20 May 2013

THE SHRUBBERY

This complex of apartments 'The Shrubbery' is at the top of Grosvenor Road. Every time I pass I am reminded of a Hollywood film set in Los Angeles in the 'thirties', unfortunately the name of it escapes me, any suggestions welcome. Bathed in morning sunlight this Grade 2 listed 1935 building is a real Wanstead gem.

Sunday, 19 May 2013

FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS PHOTO COM...

Great day yesterday, it was prize giving day at our gallery 'eightyfour' for The Friends of Wanstead Parklands photography competition. The Mayor of Redbridge Councillor Felicity Banks did us the honour of presenting the prizes with great enthusiasm and wit. The weather was kind and there was a good turnout from Friends of Wanstead Parklands members, photographers and friends. Really enjoyable afternoon in support of a really good cause.

Our gallery at 'eightyfour' with the photographs on show before the guests arrived

Photograph © Darren Gatcum

Rebridge Mayor Councillor Felicity Banks at the exhibition.

Saturday, 18 May 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION EXHIBITION 2....

We have been getting ready today at 'eighyfour' for The Friend's of Wanstead Parklands photographic exhibition this weekend. I was looking through the photographs again today and was very impressed by the overall standard, there's a lot of talent out there. The Redbridge Mayor Councillor Felicity Banks will be opening the exhibition at 2pm today so if you are in the Wanstead area please stop by and and have a look at the pictures. The Gallery will look a lot tidier than in the picture above which I took during the hanging.

Friday, 17 May 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION EXHIBITION..

It's been a busy week, lots going on including catching up on magazine assignments now that I am back on both legs ! As you can probably guess from the photograph above, this weekend we have a photographic exhibition opening at 'eightyfour'. It's for The Friend's of Wanstead Parklands and there are some great pictures of Wanstead Park that are going to be on show. It will be opened at 2pm on Saturday by Redbridge Mayor Councillor Felicity Banks and will run until Sunday May 25th, if you have a chance please pop in and have a look.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

ST MARY'S AVENUE...

I was passing by St Mary's Avenue early this morning. I have always liked the view from Redbridge Lane West looking directly between the line of trees. The sun was back lighting the scene, it was just right for a photograph.

This is the second picture from St Mary's Avenue, I was drawn by the straight line of trees and the way the sun was falling on the ground through the trees. For some reason it has a very Parisian feel to me.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

ONE LAST BLUEBELL PHOTO...

I know I am a little bluebell fixated lately but I just couldn't resist this picture. As I have said, as soon as you enter the bluebell wood you feel you are surrounded. Where to start ? I thought I would try a panoramic photograph to get as much in as possible and I am really pleased with the result. I think it shows the expanse of the bluebells in conjunction with the forest really well. You can rarely do justice to a panoramic photograph showing it online so next week we will have a copy in the gallery at 'eightyfour'. If you would like to see it in it's full glory please pop in.

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

IN A WOODLAND GLADE...

While I was walking in the bluebell woods in Wanstead Park I came across this structure. Made of branches I imagine it's for children to play in, the shape reminded me of a teepee used by the American Indians. Whatever it's use it's a beautiful shape and really fits in well with the woodland.

Monday, 13 May 2013

BLUEBELLS..

Here's another photograph from the bluebell woods. Bit more of a traditional view this time but getting in close works well. I really like the way the colour of the blooms leap out from the background.

Sunday, 12 May 2013

AS REQUESTED..

A follower suggested the Bluebell Wood in Wanstead Park would be worth a visit. Such a profusion it was difficult to know where to start, the pools of dappled light in the cool wood was perfect. I put the camera on the ground and shot upwards, I just really like the looming trees reaching for the sky. Watch out for another picture from the woods tomorrow. A thank you to my follower.