A beautiful area and a worthwhile visit. Windsor is full of unique charm. We were awaiting the Royal Canadian Air Force to arrive for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
I adored the RAF flags with the British flags hung along the mall. Add in the green trees and Buckingham Palace you have yourself a great photo! The RAF 100 celebrations were in full swing.
Look at all those lucky people sailing on the tall ship. It was definitely a sight to see and I thank the crew of Thalassa for timing it perfectly with my work schedule! :)
What isn't cool about this photo? Tall ship, check. Tower Bridge opened, check. Pride flag, check! Blue sky, check! Puffy clouds, check! Just a photo full of awesomeness!
Amazing! Truly spectacular. It was worth missing out on free caramelized peanuts for this! Tall ship in the River Thames, no big deal.
Oh My God! That was my reaction as I saw this happening. As I'm not in London all the time I'm not sure how common it is to see a tall ship sailing under the Tower Bridge, but would you believe there were TWO! Not only that, the night prior I watched this exact opportunity slip through my fingers when it happened while I was working.
The coasts of the English Channel have a lot to offer. I especially loved these rocks and how the water hit them.
Walking along the coasts of the English Channel was breathtaking, there is something about wooden walkways on beaches.
I never imagined the English Channel being so beautiful. This is the coast of Folkestone, viewing from above. It's funny, my friend and I later were walking down along the beach, but from this view (which we saw first) we thought it was a sandy beach. We couldn't have been further from the truth, as we made our way down to a rocky beach. Still beautiful nonetheless.
I was quite excited to get a photo of Buckingham Palace with the flag which signifies The Queen is in residence. Unfortunately she would not have a spot of tea, apparently she was too busy .. hehe
Sometimes its nice to feel like you are away from the city by taking a walk in one of the many parks London has to offer. I stopped dead in my tracks as I saw this view before capturing it. It is a unique take on the very prominent memorial standing before Buckingham Palace.
Just a girl with her camera, walking through a London park, looks up and captures what she sees.
Yes, it's just a pile of stones as most people say when you are planning to visit Stonehenge. But to me it is so much more, there is a whole history lesson there. They have all the history laid out really well in the museum before you go to the rocks. And if you are heading there, the walk takes longer to get out to see the rocks but its a great walk! Its awe inspiring to see, and we even had a show while we were there. It was the Summer Solstice and they had a ceremony happening within the stones.
Of all places I would have thought to see Poppies, Stonehenge was not one of them. As I stepped off the bus and saw poppies gracefully blowing in the wind, I had to take a moment, I have never seen a real poppy growing in the wild. It was bittersweet.
Double Decker Across The Thames
I don't know why, but I love the idea of the Double Decker Bus. Seeing it cross my favorite bridge I just couldn't resist to capture the moment.
This was a fun little stop we sort of stumbled on after a washroom break at Starbucks. It also has a few great stories attached to it. I was the first to discover this area, as I proceeded outside a woman came up to me asking for directions (that was her first mistake). She showed me a photo of where her friend was and asked if I knew where it was, as she lost her friend. However, she only had 1% battery life left on her phone and had no idea where she was. Oh, did I mention... she barely spoke English. I felt really bad and noticing one of the taller skyscrapers to her, I tried to explain to go to that area and she should be able to find it. I kept telling her to go past the Tower Bridge, pointing in the direction she had to walk. Well, when my friends and I left to walk back across the Tower Bridge, I began walking.. in the direction I pointed for her to go, only to realize it was the other way we needed to go! To whoever you were, I certainly hope you were reunited with your friend!
I didn't get to see this until my second trip to London, I can't begin to describe my excitement as I fumbled to remove my lens cap and adjust my camera settings. It really brings the Tower Bridge into perspective having it open if front of you. Fun fact: My friends are up on top watching this happen through the glass floor as I'm taking this photo. We didn't.t realize until after.
This photo showcases why tourists want to go to see Buckingham Palace, it truly looks extraordinary. You must admire it from afar and up at the gates. Also, if you get the chance, definitely watch the Changing of the Guard, it is something else!
London's aesthetics are second to none. They really know how to make everything look good. It makes you want to go for a walk even on the worst of weather.
For Canadians the maple leaf is a national symbol, one we see on our national flag, myself daily as I drive to work. Seeing a memorial dedicated to the Canadians in London was truly special and something I wanted to capture. The water flowing over them was really cool.
I hate to be biased however, this is one of my favorite photos I have captured to date. There is something about London and there is something about Big Ben. This structure has stood through time.. literally! Imagine the stories it could tell! A nod to the Disney fans.. a minute before the kids were getting their bearings for Neverland!
You have to be envious of the view Big Ben takes in every night. I merely had a few hours. I highly suggest wandering around London in the hours that make London thrive. Take some time and stand on Westminster Bridge and take in the beautiful view of the London Eye, and when you decide you have admired it long enough, turn 180 degrees and you'll now have Big Ben in your cross hairs.
I've spent a month living near the Tower Bridge and seeing its beauty however, nothing compares to seeing the Tower Bridge at night. This is no doubt my favorite bridge, but you must take some time and soak it in under the night skies of London.
Hopping off the tube at Tower Hill station, walking outside; it was as if we stepped through the wardrobe to Narnia. Every borough of London is completely different. This is probably one of my favorites. I have spent lots of time in this area and if I may suggest, there is an amazing food area with Tower Bridge as your backdrop.
