Cyclists in the Tour of Britain 2009

Cyclists in the Tour of Britain 2009, by Cybermyth13.

Sometimes things do not work out as you hoped. I got in position for this shot and waited for the cyclists to come round to this point on the circuit along the Embankment by the River Thames. At the last moment someone comes along and sticks his head into the frame.

The Shard under construction at London Bridge, Jan. 2011 - an alternative view

The Shard under construction, Jan. 2011 - an alternative view, by Cybermyth13.

This is a curious juxtaposition between a building from the 19th century and a 21st century skyscraper under construction in Southwark in south London. The view is from Borough High Strret, outside the Post Office, close to London Bridge on the south sde of the Thames. The building in the foreground was part of the old St Thomas' Hospital before it moved to its current site further along the river in Waterloo. In the background is the central core of the Shard being built next to London Bridge station. Once complete the Shard will be encased in glass, but for the moment the concrete seems to match the stone of the older building.

Covent Garden in the evening

Busker and 2010 Christmas lights at Covent Garden, London,  by Cybermyth13.

Even in December with all the Christmas shoppers, it can be difficult at times for a busker to attract a crowd. I guess they are too busy shopping to have time for buskers and it was a bit cold at the time. The Christmas decorations were good.

Photo of the week - White Christmas at Lovelace House, Haggerston Estate, E8

White Christmas at Lovelace House, Haggerston Estate, E8, by Cybermyth13.

The peacefulness of a construction site on Christmas Day provides a contrast to the usual urban bustle. This is the last remaining part of Lovelace House on Haggerston Estate, Hackney, in the snow on Christmas Day. The old blocks are being knocked down to be replaced by new blocks designed by architects PRP (Phippen Randall & Parkes), see PRP website.

Photo from 1985 becomes topical - Keep off the ice

Platt Fields, Manchester, in winter, 1985 - 2, by Cybermyth13.

Someone asked if I had any pictures of Platt Fields in Manchester so I posted on Flickr some pictures of ice on the lake in Platt Fields in 1985. A couple of days after I had posted the pictures it snowed heavily in London and  I took the pictures of the snow in Victoria Park, East London. So many people looked at my pictures of the London snow that the Platt Fields photos had around 100 views each on that day from people clicking through from my snow pictures.

These days I think people would be more careful about going on the ice.

Snow in Victoria Park , East London, Dec. 2010

Snow in Victoria Park , East London, Dec. 2010 - 1, by Cybermyth13.

I went for a walk in the fresh snow this afternoon and took some pictures in Victoria Park. When I posted some of them to Flickr, I had loads of views the same evening. Obviously some people stayed in and spent time on their computer today. Many of the views, over 750, came from simple searches within Flickr for "UK snow". It shows how much we care about the weather.

See my December 2010 snow pictures in Flickr

Topical 2010 Christmas lights from House of Fraser, Oxford St,

House of Fraser, Oxford St, 2010 Christmas lights - 2, originally uploaded by Cybermyth13.

Lights in the form of snow flakes on the House of Fraser store on Oxford Street prove topical in the current weather. The umbrella and the boxes are part of the street decorations.

For other pictures of Christmas lights, see my 2010 Xmas pictures on Flickr.