A West End Christmas

17 12 2008

I have a feeling that there will be a number of future posts on a similar theme – depending on whether I manage to get to all the locales one my list with lovely Christmas lights. There’s something quite romantic about the dark afternoons and the fairylights brightening open spaces.

Well, that’s my take on it, and perhaps because I grew up knowing hot Christmases I will always feel that a cold Christmas is something akin to living in a Christmas card. So there you have it – I’ve outed myself. I am a Christmas tragic, and am proud of it :)

Swarovski snowflake at Scotch Corner, Knightsbridge

Swarovski snowflake at Scotch Corner, Knightsbridge

Swarovski crystal snowflake, Knightsbridge

Swarovski crystal snowflake, Knightsbridge

Christmas Harrods

Christmas Harrods

Bedecked Museum

Bedecked Museum





London’s a winter wonderland

17 12 2008

The Christmas markets in Hyde Park are a fabulously almost-kitsch hybrid between temporary mini theme park and Anglecised Weihnachtsmarkt.

But having said that, the lights are lovely, and they make for a good photography subject. Here are some of the photos I took on the weekend:

London Eye-style wheel in Hyde Park

London Eye-style wheel in Hyde Park

Whirligig - Winter Wonderland

Whirligig - Winter Wonderland

Weihnachtsgeschaft

Weihnachtsgeschaft

Dancing lights

Dancing lights

Red fairy lit avenue pointing the way to the outdoor ice rink

Red fairy lit avenue pointing the way to the outdoor ice rink





Bruges / Brugge, Belgium

30 11 2008

This (abbreviated) series of night-time photos was taken 21 – 23 November in Bruges, Belgium.

The Bell Tower - Bruges

The Bell Tower - Bruges

Christmas lights in the Market Square

Christmas lights in the Market Square

La Cure Gourmande - biscuit and confectionery shop

La Cure Gourmande - biscuit and confectionery shop

Lamppost in Bruges

Lamppost in Bruges

Market Square by night

Market Square by night

Bruges Old Town

Bruges Old Town





Koeln Weihnachten

15 08 2008

Der Weihnachtsmarkt in Koeln – Christmas street lights; December 2006

Koeln Weihnachtsmarkt

Koeln Weihnachtsmarkt

Weihnachten in der Altstadt
Weihnachten in der Altstadt







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