Even we have sunsets

Living in an unattractive area of London, my passion for nature's beauty is rarely entertained. So I count myself very lucky that it decided to rear its unexpected head twice this week in the form of two beautiful, all be it short, pink sunsets. With the suddenness of both situations I didn't have time to take up a prime photography position (hence forth known as PPP), however what with the recent addition of a loft extension, I did have the gift of a little more height...

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I talk about wanting to move out of London all the time. I'm sick of the people, the smells, the over crowding... but when glimpses of beauty come my way, I can be persuaded to stick around a little longer.

Black & White

I've always loved black and white photography. The absence of colour gives the photo an edge. A personality. Whether it's heavily contrasted or soft in tone, a black and white photo is clean, poignant and intense. It makes you look, demands your attention, and keeps it. It highlights any flaws and makes them monochromatically beautiful. Perhaps life isn't black and white, but shooting in it certainly makes you appreciate its shades of grey.

Nikon D5100's first day out.

Richmond Park is a photographer's dream, especially one who happens to be drawn to water. Ponds, lakes, streams- walk for long enough and you'll come across all three. Animal lovers can enjoy the deer, geese, birds, dogs, horses and insects whilst the horticulturists among us can take pleasure from the wide range of trees shrubs and plants inhabiting the largest park in London. What with it being so close to home, it seemed the perfect place to take my new camera out on a little day trip.

This is also a good time to introduce my Flickr account. Follow the link at the bottom of these taster pictures to check out the whole lot.

(Nikon D5100 + 18-55mm VR Lens)

Lots more at http://www.flickr.com/photos/memories_smile/

Circus tents, abandoned fairs & aeroplanes