Always unique and the beginning of a new day with all its possibilities. Isn't it a wonderful thing to live in a world that not only makes life possible but can also make life worth living. We who are fortunate, have much to be thankful for. Enjoy your day. And, another picture.
Currently found at the west most top of Greenwich Park. It is likely that it will be returned to the Henry Moore foundation during the summer of 2014. Click on any picture to fit screen.
Nearby. Not so much what is it, but why is it ?
I used to think that seeing was believing. I'm not so sure anymore.
The Cable Car over the Thames, London,UK.
Well, I suppose the builders were grinning when they said they'd give it whirl. I should have known better really.
Th United Emirates cable car traverses the river Thames in East London between the Royal Victoria Dock and the North Greenwich Peninsula. It can be found on the Standard London Underground Map at sector D8.
Fares, using a Travel Card (show it at the ticket office to get a discount) or Oyster Card (no need to queue at the ticket office) are currently (October 2013) £3.20 per adult and £1.60 per child, each way. It costs a bit more (about 20%) if you buy a boarding pass at the terminal. It makes sense to use a Card as this will also save money on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway. More Information.
In many cases travel costs are almost halved by using a Pay as You Go "Swipe" Oyster card whilst an all day/week Travel Card can be even less expensive.
Click on for Fare Information.
Click on for Oyster Card and other options information.
BE AWARE: That if you forget to swipe out, when leaving a station, there is a penalty charge and the card may be unusable for a while.
A video of the view shows that although it is partly obstructed by the tall buildings of Canary Wharf and lasts 5-10 minutes (according to time of day), it is nevertheless quite good value for money.
It is used for some commuting to and from work, so it is better to avoid peak times.
Well we had another of those pointy things you see. So we shoved it in the hole and it's been a great success. Kept the whole thing afloat.
For those who may face a hard winter, all I can offer is to click on Here Comes the Sun. A little sun inside in anticipation of its return, as I'm sure that good George Harrison intended. Enjoy.
And, a special update in sympathy, for all those who find themselves harassed by the untidiness of Autumn leaves (yes, you know who I mean /name withheld to protect – me).
There are many things that may be said about living in a city. I should know, I've said most of them. But, after dark, the dusty old Cinderella is transformed into a lawn of glimmering lights. Here and there can be seen a Christmas tree in repose.
One is encouraged to think, that there is a cheerful sense of fellowship and persistent goodwill amongst friends who meet and even between strangers.
I am reminded of a poem by Wallace Stevens called "Disillusionment of Ten O'Clock". Although, I think at the end he found the remedy. It is a poem best heard with eyes closed, but you can always imagine.
This is really a MUST SEE. The photography is excellent and with a very interesting approach.
It is overlayed with a great piece of music and the video at the end carries the theme forward wonderfully well. Worth seeing on a projector.
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Ovo nije bilo planirano. Još manje je bilo planirano objavljivanje dva vlastita dana za redom. No, što je tu je. Ljeto je. Pakleno ljeto.
This was not the plan. And it was definitely not the plan to publish two days of my own in a row. Well, it is what it is. Summer. Hell of a summer.
Even in the city, one can still feel attached to the wild places. Connected to them by a wild sky.
And, a lake of sun fire too.
Even in the city one can still see a sky that pays no attention to what lies below. There are still as many shades of blue and the encouragement to imagine.
Perhaps all things of wonder emerge from the clouds and eventually return to dissolve. This picture is either or both. Circles of life and our wonder at it, they do not have either a beginning or an end. Such is the nature of circles and the circle of nature.
Surely we are so very fortunate to be living as part of it, given the privilege of being more than a mere witness.
The Bigger Brother Pantomime – Hee's behind you.
To paraphrase from an old film, in reference to wartime sausages.
It's a mystery to me what they put in these things, and I hope it's never solved in my lifetime.