Can You Dig It?

This is the patch of sand on the Thames Southbank, featured here before on several occasions. On this oneI cam across a treasure hunter, busy digging up bottletops. Or maybe, treasure. Who knows?

Talking of treasure, I'm collecting for Breast Cancer Care and asking for people to sponsor my 200Km overnight ride on http://www.bmycharity.com/londondailyphoto. ;-)

It's London

Sometimes, photos don't need explanation.

Putney Bridge

Putney Bridge has a curious history. Apart from being the only bridge with a church at both ends, it was apparently built because the ferryman was drunk or lazy. Also THE boat race starts from here.

Sandy Shores

Just along from the jetty yesterday, just by the Oxo Tower, there is a patch of sand that is exposed at low tide. Of recent years it has spawned a surprising numbers of sand sculpture buskers, like here. I reckon this must be another unique London feature compared to other capital cities around the world.

Riverside Life

Just along a little way from the Thames Barrier is this riverside block of flats by a small nature sanctuary, looking over the Thames. I think if I had the money, this is one of the places I might choose to live, or at least have a pied a terre.

I'm on holiday for the next week, but pictures will continue (if Blogger doesn't play up).

The Thames Barrier

This is the Thames Barrier from the southern bank of the Thames, the only thing that stands between us and getting washed away. Really.


I'm on holiday for the next week, but pictures will continue (if Blogger doesn't play up).

The Boat Race

After the weekend of the Oxford & Cambridge boat race (Oxford won), I thought it would be appropriate to remind you that all manner of other people use the Thames, like these Sons of the Thames". May the oars be with you.
(And for your Cockney Rhyming Slang edification, you may hear someone say, "You shoulda seen his boat" - Boat, Boat Race, Face)

Low Tide

Getting a new angle on the familiar is always fun. At low tide, you can walk along the southern bank of the Thames, and see things with a new perspective.

A terrace with a view

I'll end my night-time jaunt around here with a sit down outside the Founder's Arms. Those funny looking glowy-things are actually patio heaters, so you can sit with your pint of Young's or coffee, or whatever in any weather. And, as you can see, people do. Not surprising, given the view.

The Ghost Bridge

You've still got a couple of weeks to get down to see the Ghost Bridge and other works in the Drift 8 series. This is a recreation of the old Blackfriars Bridge with lasers. A fascinating concept, I was there a little early in the evening for the full effect.

The lack of dark wasn't my only problem - there is a dredging pontoon blocking the lasers, too. But one of my shots was a bit of a lucky accident - here it is, in my fancy this is something Turner might have done deliberately, if he lived in the 21st century.