London / The End of the Beginning

September 20, 2014 by Jonathan Chow in London

Last part of the first day. Such a uplifting coffee chain logo. But hey, the pink makes it cheerful right?

SoHo is one of those areas that's always busy.

Perhaps it's because of the ChaTime..

Michelle being moody with her milk tea.

Hopped over to Trafalgar Square really quick.

All aboard the ghost bus!

In South Bank there ended up being a mini-carnival complete with drinks, games and rides!

Ok, so it was more like had just one ride, but what a doozy! Even had windshields for the riders, something that's probably very helpful when the temps drop down.

London / Christmas Along The Thames Pt 2

December 30, 2013 by Jonathan Chow in London

Just some more photo dumping. The 2nd half of shooting along the Thames on a rainy night.

I never knew about this, but this is actually a platform for a train station that they stretched over the Thames. Pretty neat way to wait for your train.

And of course the Millennium Bridge. It's only meant for pedestrians, but it's a elegant looking bridge.

Christmas is definitely London's favorite holiday.

Loved the look of this Guest Info building, reminds me of the sculpture on Lemaitre's album covers. Perhaps by the same person? Wouldn't surprise me.

Now in front of St. Paul's Cathedral. The rain started to really come down at this point.

London / Christmas Along The Thames Pt 1

December 24, 2013 by Jonathan Chow in London

Christmas is just a night away! A few nights ago I had a chance to just stroll around the city on a slightly rainy evening, so I grabbed my camera, set my playlist to some jazz and wandered around the Thames.

I started off around Holborn Station which is located in eastern central London. One of Michelle's school campuses is located here so I find myself in the area often.

Lots of narrow alleyways that normally are packed at all hours, but as Christmas approaches, everyone is mostly around the shopping areas like Oxford Circus.

The rain brings out a new element to the city, dripping light into crevices otherwise left alone in the darkness. Cars float across streams of white and yellow with hissing clouds on their tails.