I have been neglecting my blog somewhat these past few weeks, and have been a bit slow catching up with comments. Sometimes real life takes on a pace that the blog can’t keep up with.
My OH (who tolerates my enthusiasm for my cameras with remarkable patience) gave me a lovely set of filters as a present.
I have been desperate to play with my new toys, but the weather and my schedule have been conspiring against me.
London is shrouded in drizzle. Even in between heavier showers there’s a pretty much constant dribble.
Those rare pockets of bright, dry day are almost always when I am irretrievably occupied. So, the lovely filters and my dslr have been almost as neglected as my blog.
Recent events in Chile and Haiti remind me that I am lucky to live somewhere where the weather is simply annoying and inconvenient.
With that sentiment in mind, I braved the drizzle and went off in search of the sky. I found it in the puddles at my feet.
Great textures.
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I’ve been waiting for your post – finally here and how beautiful again!
I adore all of these pics…Yes!
Have a great day!
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Beautiful reflections and mono!
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These are wonderful shots! I want to play more with my ‘big’ camera, but I never quite find the time to read more of the instructions!!
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The road is often ignored by us, as our preference to look straight and level ahead, or gaze above. Your pictures draw our eyes down to that level, and we se the city and sky in the mirrors created by the puddles. Asphalt never looked so good!
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I’ve enjoyed seeing the faces in some of your shots, one even looks like a dog…I have an overactive imagination, but I love good composition…well done!
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these photos of the ordinary have been made extraordinary.
I would have looked down and seen only puddles to avoid.
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So many wonderful reflections in tiny patches of water. Lovely.
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Lovely post, I agree that we can’t complain about our weather, when we don’t experience anywhere near the destruction weather causes in other countries.
Hope everything’s ok
S
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what wonderful photos, the reflections are marvellous and fit into the overall compositions perfectly!
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I too like taking photos of the ground and I’m pleased with the results – but no where near as pleased as I would be if I were able to take ones like this.
Lucy
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cool photos- i really like the 7th one with the building reflection , nice! good in monochrome too
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Beautiful, beautiful shots! Shadows, reflections all perfectly captured. Thank you for sharing
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These are wonderful shots. There is nothing like reflections in puddles to my mind. They are so beautiful and fanciful.
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sure, it is fun working with filters. Glad you found some time to do it.
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Great puddle shot I love them too. Beautiful reflections too.
Thank you for visiting my blog, which of course brought me to your blog. I love these photos! I actually spent last week in England, about half the time in London, and enjoyed looking at your pavement between or under raindrops as well. I found myself taking lots of pictures of the streets and sidewalks, and you may be seeing some of them on my blog soon
We have the same weather as you do, so I had no real complaints about that except it’s not as good for your camera as the dry days 
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This is great! Wonderful reflection and nice in b/w!
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Wonderful texture for mono.
I love these photos! Beautiful and creative. The cropping on each is perfect.
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Fabulous images! The golden textures in the third one are especially captivating.
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These are lovely shots. Your eye is as sharp as ever. Wonderful tones and textures. Thanks for stopping by for a visit. You might want to look into the recent Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. It’s a “normal” lens (about 52mm) on your camera. Not a bad price either, $200 street USD. I’d consider it if I had a DX camera.
I didn’t use flash on the sisters shot.
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Wonderful series of reflections and shadows in these rainy puddles! As for the pace of life … methinks we all experience such times and I believe REAL life always takes precedence over the ‘virtual’ one. Thanks for dropping by … I’m playing catch up too.
Hugs and blessings,
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I love these, they’re beautiful! Wonderful reflections, a mysterious series. Cheers!
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Wonderful reflections and shadows. Great textures. Very creative. I’m glad you found some time to play with the filters.
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The world at your feet….we love it!
Yes, we might get burried in snow – but it’s better than rubble from buildings around you – a good thought to keep!
Enjoy your weekend!
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Beautiful composition. Very nice shot.
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I love that you found the sky in the puddles at your feet! I really like this set of shots!
…time moves all too quickly sometimes and it’s difficult to keep up with things.
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glad u r back in the mode for photography n blogging again
I love Tracy’s comment (above) about finding the sky in the puddles at your feet! Very optimistic!
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Love the textures and colors, sepia and mono. Good luck with your new filters!
Great reflections on the puddle!
This is a wonderful post, and it is true that sometimes we just need a little break and come back refreshed!
Take care.
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous shots! And so characteristic of England at this time of year. Greetings from Italy.
Stopping by from SITS to say hello!
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Very moody.
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I am in awe of these pictures…so beautiful! I hope you sell them somewhere, they are very sellable!
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I’m so glad you like the Seabreeze.
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Yes, in light of what’s happened in Haiti and Chile, we ARE lucky be living in places where the weather is just a mere inconvenience. I will constantly remind myself of that when I’m tempted to complain.
Lovely monochrome, reflection and shadow shots.
Paz (who also understands how real life can sometimes interferes with photographing and blogging *sigh* )
Thoughtful and wonderful post.
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I *love* these photos. Very well done!
Stacey
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Yes. most of us who complain about the weather need to be reminded that much worse can happen…just listen to the news. Lovely photos of wet weather.
I know what you mean about falling behind with your blog. I’m trying to catch up myself.
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Reminds me of London….wet and cold..but fabulously interesting. Love the reflections .