Statues and Monuments: Princes Court Figure

I came across this interesting piece of artwork above the entrance to a block of flats in West London. I … More

Statues and Monuments: Millennium Measure

The Millennium Measure stands on the north bank of the Thames not far from London Bridge. It was a gift … More

Some more natives of California

Shortly after posting that excellent picture of Anna’s Hummingbird yesterday, I came across these pictures which if not mistaken were … More

Anna’s Hummingbird #28

Originally posted on talainsphotographyblog:
28 A Male Anna’s Hummingbird.

Do the Easter Island Heads Really Have Bodies?

Originally posted on Michael Bradley – Time Traveler:
By Natalie Wolchover, Life’s Little Mysteries Staff Writer | May 25, 2012 11:00am ET Easter Island…

Statues and Monuments: William T Stead

William Thomas Stead was born in Northumberland in 1849. He was educated at home by his father, a church minister … More

Hampton Court (6): Georgian Palace

After William’s death, the British crown passed to the Hanoverians. The advent of this new royal family saw a decline in … More

Fading of Autumn

The autumn trees in the garden are one of my favourite subjects for photography. This year I didn’t really get around … More

All aboard the Waverley (7): Pool of London

And so to the Pool of London and the end of our journey.          

Naturelog: 2nd December

Keith and I are back at the London Wetland Centre in search of the wintering Bitterns which have finally arrived … More