Garden of Light at Leicester Square

Garden of Light, Lumiere London at Leicester Square

On Saturday 16th January we made our way through the crowds at Trafalgar Square to find an even bigger squeeze of people at Leicester Square, which has been transformed into an Enchanted Garden of Light and Colour.

 

Garden of Light
Leicester Square Ticket Office Bathed in Puple Light

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Lumiere London

Lumiere London – Festival of Light

I saw a news story about Lumiere London at Kings Cross and decided to go along and photograph the illuminations.  Ron and I travelled into London on the Saturday evening.  As we made our way to Kings Cross we quickly realised that London was packed.  We changed our route as public transport was disabled between many of the sites and made our way on foot instead.  We were in for a busy evening as London bustled with crowds, who came to see this exciting event. (more…)

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Remembrance Day

Every Man Remembrance Statue in Trafalgar Square

Remembrance Sunday
Red Poppies Drop Softly on the Every Man Remembrance Statue

Remembrance Sunday falls on the 2nd Sunday of the month, the Sunday nearest to Armistice Day 11th November.  It is a time of remembrance and commemoration to the contribution of service men/women and civilians in the first 2 World Wars and later conflicts.  Red poppies have become a metaphor for Remembrance Sunday. (more…)

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London Open Studios Exhibition
Lou Smith Fine Art Photography Opens Doors to the public during an open studio weekend

London Open Studios Exhibition

Lou Smith Fine Art Open Studio

APT Open Studios Weekend

Lou Smith Fine Art Open Studio
Lou Smith Fine Art Photography Opens Doors to the public during an open studio weekend

When Lou Smith Fine Art is Open

Friday 26 September | 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 27 September | 2pm to 6pm

Sunday 28 September | 2pm to 6pm

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Lou Smith Fine Artist

Lou Smith Fine Artist Open Studio

APT Open Studios Weekend

Friday 27 September  |  Studios open from 6pm to 8pm

Refreshments and curry from Tandori Express available in the Yard  |  6pm to 8pm

Saturday 28 September.  Studios open from 1pm to 5pm
Sunday 29 September.  Studios open from 1pm to 5pm

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London Marathon 2013
London Marathon 2013 - Runners Leave Blackheath and Pick Up a Good Pace

London Marathon 2013

London Marathon 2013 Gets Off  To A Great Start at Blackheath

 

London Marathon 2013
London Marathon Gets Off To A Great Start From Blackheath

It’s Sunday 21st April and the runners are picking up an amazing pace right at the start of the London Marathon.  Crowds pack the pavements, and even some of the runners leave the road to overtake using the pavement.  Watch out!  Photographer in the way!  Bash, bump right into (more…)

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St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013
Street Portrait - Enjoying St George's Day London 2013

St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013

The Feast of St George!  Live in Trafalgar Square

Expect dragon slaying, entertainers, musicians, stalls and people dressed up having a good time on St George’s Day London 2013.  Location Trafalgar Square.  Lou Smith, camera in hand was there to capture the liveliness of this annual event.

 

Street Photography Portrait
Street Portrait – Cool Dude Enjoying St George’s Day London 2013

 

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London Celebrates the Colourful and Exciting Chinese New Year 2013

The Year of the Snake – Chinese New Year 2013

 

Chinese New Year London 2013
Colourful processions parade through London celebrating the Year of the Snake

The Chinese New Year is a fantastic display of colour.  Chinese dragons, dancers, firecrackers and music are all part of this visually rich display.  An amazing opportunity to experience this cultural event without even leaving the country!  London popped with colour and (more…)

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