Thames at Night

I walked back across London Bridge and along the North bank of the Thames as the path remains by the river on that side, taking images wherever I could find a flat surface to rest the camera. I then crossed the Millenium Bridge and the last  4 images are taken from the top of the Tate Modern. Images are not all totally sharp as it was cold and windy and I had forgotten gloves!

Golden Light After the Rain in London

In the afternoon, when the rained stopped the light remained beautiful right through till sunset so lots of opportunities for shots along the Thames. It is amazing how the skyline changes in only a few months.

 

 

Great Crested Grebe Display

As these Great Crested Grebes (GCG) were at quite a distance, I am glad that they didn't perform the whole weed dance when I couldn't record it well. Here some images from the display that did occur. I am very puzzled by the 'weed' - looks to be GCG feathers. anyway, she does not appear greatly impressed by these.

Private Signs in Old Shepperton, Surrey

Old Shepperton on the Thames near Sunbury has one of the finest collection of private signs in a small stretch of road that I have seen. I was staying overnight at The Anchor and ventured out before breakfast on a damp grey morning. I went down to the river edge near the Church and spied two Great Crested Grebes starting to display (see next Blog). I decided it would be best to walk along the righthand bank of the river but this proved impossible as every access point is definitely private for at least half a mile so gave up on that one and just enjoyed the village itself!

Foggy Night in London

The fog stayed around all day on Friday and gave great evening shots as the city lights reflected back from the fog layer. I didn't take a tripod or a remote release so relied on finding a horizontal platform and using the timer for the long sutterspeeds.

Foggy Day Along the Thames

Friday was foggy all day as we explored both banks of the Thames. Although dull, the light was perfect for picking out people etc against the foggy backdrop.