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Statues and Monuments: Lord Cheylesmore

  Herbert Francis Eaton was born in 1848 and educated at Eton. whilst at school he was a member of…

Herbert Francis Eaton, Lord Cheylesmore, statues and memorials in London

More than just birds! (2)

More shots of wildlife at London Wetland Centre And a rather atmospheric shot over one of the lakes

London Wetland Centre

More than just birds!

Some more photos from the photography workshop at London Wetland Centre  

London Wetland Centre

Statues and Monuments: Henry Fawcett

  Henry Fawcett was born in 1833. He studied at Kings College school and at the University of Cambridge. At…

Henry Fawcett, statues and memorials in London

Don’t see the wood for the trees!

It is so easy to just look at trees and dismiss them. They are so common – But just stop…

Autumn Trees

Naturelog: Saturday 12th September

Attending a wildlife photography workshop at the London wetlands centre gave the opportunity to have a look round during the…

Buzzard, Common Lizard, Marsh frog, Migrant Hawker, Moorhen, Wasp Spider

Statues and Monuments: Queen Caroline

  Queen Caroline was the wife of King George II. In 1727 she decided to re-landscape the parks adjacent to…

Hyde Park, Queen Caroline, statues and memorials in London

Views of California 2008 (3): Pier 39, San Francisco

Pier 39 is an old dock wharf that has been converted in an area of shops and restaurants. But perhaps…

Pier 39, San Francisco

Statues and Monuments: Belgium’s Thanks

  This large and imposing Portland stone monument can be found on the Embankment not far from Embankment underground Station.…

statues and memorials in London

Views of California 2008 (2): Alcatraz island in San Francisco Bay

Alcatraz Island has been the site of a lighthouse (the oldest one on the west coast of the USA); a…

Alcatraz island, San Francisco

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