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lovelondonscenes – 108

Posted on January 25, 2016 by John S

Northfields tube station at around 7.30 this morning. Even commuting can have its moments of beauty. No enhancements to the colour – just shot off the iPhone 5S.

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lovelondonscenes – 107 – Westminster Abbey in multi-colour

Posted on January 15, 2016 by John S

As part of the first London Lumiere festival, the front of Westminster Abbey is bathed in ever-changing lights at the moment. Should you be in the vicinity once it is dark, go take a look. It is entrancing. The lights … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 106 – Christmas greetings!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by John S

The Christmas lights on Regent Street. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.

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lovelondonscenes – 105

Posted on November 30, 2015 by John S

I like this mish mash of images taken from Vauxhall station this morning: the bizarre elephant, that Vauxhall bus station roof top and, in the background, the building the villains love to blow up in James Bond films!

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New York Pt 3

Posted on November 22, 2015 by John S

Last part of my recent journey through New York. Beginning with a stroll in the rain through Central Park, just up from East 63rd Street. The colours were wonderful. There’s no enhancement of this photo. We made our way across … Continue reading →

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New York Pt 2

Posted on November 19, 2015 by John S

So after Sunday’s trauma (first world variety) when I just couldn’t get the photos to load, it all went smoothly as possible tonight, when I gave it another go. As far as I can tell I did nothing different, but … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (141) – France and England at Wembley, 17 Nov 2015

Posted on November 18, 2015 by John S

This isn’t really a Sportsthoughts – the event was so much more than that. But it was one of those times when football, infuriating though it can be at times, brought people together. To unite against the terrorists, who seem … Continue reading →

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New York Part 1

Posted on November 9, 2015 by John S

At the end of October I went to New York with my wife and my girls for five days. Second time I’ve been – the first being 1986. It was brilliant. I love the city: its architecture, its vibrancy, the … Continue reading →

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Choosing a book cover

Posted on September 27, 2015 by John S

Tonight Brian Eno gave a brilliant talk at the BBC 6 Music annual John Peel lecture. His theme was the importance of art and culture and that it wasn’t just about contributing to GDP or getting a job. Early on … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 104

Posted on September 17, 2015 by John S

From the murk of a very wet Wednesday afternoon, with the City skyline struggling to make itself seen… … to the beauty of a sunny autumnal morning today in Lammas Park, Ealing. Everything so lush and the sunshine burning off … Continue reading →

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