Early on when I started to make super 8 films, edited and with a soundtrack for public consumption, I was offered much advice. Two nuggets that did stick with me were “Why make a film when a written paragraph will do the same job?” and “Don’t quote too many facts and figures, people won’t listenContinue reading “Tower Bridge”
Category Archives: 35mm
Destination Docklands
I was here almost exactly 35 years ago. The Royal Victoria Docks was a very different place back then. Below is a grab from the film “Empire State” starring Martin Landau, that gives some idea. I was here for one of the “super-concerts” of the 1980’s staged by Jean Michel Jarre. Destination Docklands. I loveContinue reading “Destination Docklands”
London Cable Car
Ever since I heard of the London Cable Car, I’ve fancied a ride on it. It wasn’t here on my visit to the Millennium Dome back in the day, the only time I’ve been since was to a concert at the 02, but there was no time for exploring the area then. It’s 1km longContinue reading “London Cable Car”
Kew Palace
I was completely un-aware of Kew Palace, and it’s relevance until I visited. It was originally built for a wealthy silk merchant but came into royal hands during the rein of George II, who took out a lease on the house, and few others around. It was however the connection of George III for whichContinue reading “Kew Palace”
Olympian Way
There is an official Thames Path, it runs from the source of the river, right down to it’s mouth. A small portion of it seems to have another designation as the Olympian Way. I walked from Greenwich out to the Millennium Dome, along the south bank of the river. Give or take about 2 miles.Continue reading “Olympian Way”
End of year: 3 Cameras
As I sit typing this I’ve just put the Christmas cake in the oven, I have traditional carols playing quietly in the background from Alexa, and I’m sipping slowly on a glass of red. Life is good! To round out the year I thought I’d review my top three cameras. I did this last yearContinue reading “End of year: 3 Cameras”
Two parks in one!
The arch above is by Sir Henry Moore and stands in Hyde Park. From this view it looks across to Kensington Gardens. You might just make out Kensington Palace in the far distance. The Italian Gardens below are in Kensington Gardens, but the boundary between them and Hyde Park seems invisible, maybe divided by theContinue reading “Two parks in one!”
Reminders Everywhere
Directly opposite my hotel in London was a base for the London Ambulance Service. In the entranceway were three ambulances a recent model and two from years past. I had to make photo’s. I took a moment at this point. My father worked for the railway back in the 60’s but always wanted to workContinue reading “Reminders Everywhere”
The Queen’s House, Greenwich
Designed by Indigo Jones, the great architect of the day, and a royal residence between 1616 and 1635, the Queens House in Greenwich now houses a magnificent art collection. Truth be told, it’s the type of art that I’m not much interested in, but still it was good to see. My main reason to visitContinue reading “The Queen’s House, Greenwich”
Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew
“With ten computer-controlled climate zones, the Princess of Wales Conservatory is a glassy labyrinth leading you through a series of fascinating ecosystems”. What more could I want to know. Apart from the really steamy part I could live somewhere like this! It was beautiful and fascinating! My scanning output has been mostly black and whiteContinue reading “Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew”
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