A Hard Rain A-Gonna Fall

It's hard to believe given the last two days of torrential rain that this was taken at Bournemouth beach on Saturday.

Could not resist publishing one more photo of the bluebells.

On cloud 9

Bright and blustery day saw great cloud formations above the Temple in Wanstead Park.  

Happy Hanukah….

Sufganiyot (Doughnuts) will be eaten by the score during the 8 days of Hanukah.  I'll be on the lookout for those infused with creme patisserie instead of jam. Delicious!!!

2014 UCI World Track Cycling - Velodrome, Stratford

On Sunday,  at the Olympic Velodrome in Stratford, the 2014 UCI World Track Cycling championship was in full swing.  We are lucky to have such a great venue on our doorstep.

Tall Ships Festival

The Tall Ships Festival took place last weekend in London.   There was plenty to see and do - I went to the Greenwich Peninsula (near the O2) on Saturday where some of the largest Class A ships were berthed; returning on Tuesday to watch the 'Parade of Sail' as the ships departed.

Great air show starring the Red Arrows…….

Went to see a brilliant and courageous aeronautical display by the fabulous Red Arrows.  I was hoping for blue skies but was nevertheless fairly happy with the results.  This is just a small selection of the many shots I took that day!

Hanging Basket survives the storm….

This hanging basket was still looking good after last night's storm.

Colourful and busy Blue Tits

The blue tits have been a source of colour and activity in our back garden this spring.  I have been impressed by their fantastic work rate as they bring food to their young chicks.  I took these photos on Friday but today, Sunday, they appear to have gone.  I will miss them.

The Wanstead Bluebells

Probably the best display of bluebells in the area can be found in Chalet Wood, near the Temple in Wanstead Park.  Plan a trip within the next couple of weeks otherwise you maybe too late.

Guildhall Jazz Festival….

Great jazz music played by students at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama during the school's Jazz Festival week.  

Below they are joined by Kate Westbrook on vocals.

The 35mm f1.8 Nikkor prime lens enabled hand-held shots without flash………….even for my shaky hands!