Month: December 2020

  • Snow White Water

    Snow White Water

    Another shot from over 10 years ago, this time of a canal lined on either side by snow, whilst the low winter sun gives a golden hue to the trees. And so this image brings this year on Needlemind to a close. Thank you ALL so much for following along as I’ve posted at least…

  • Snow Starling

    Snow Starling

    This was taken about 11 years ago, when we had a bit of a snowy spell during December. Here in England we are statistically more likely to have a White Easter than a White Christmas!

  • The Trafalgar Hawk

    The Trafalgar Hawk

    Trafalgar Square used to be home to hordes and hordes of pigeons, however that is no longer the case – thanks in large part to this fine creature (and others like it): Not everyone is a fan of these hawks (although they have reduced the rampant pigeon infestation down from 4,000 birds to around 120),…

  • St Martin-in-the-Fields

    St Martin-in-the-Fields

    This is the very top of St-Martin-in-the-Fields, perhaps one of the most prominent and recognisable churches in London (it helps that it stands on the edge of Trafalgar Square). There has a been a church in one form another on this location since medieval times. The church is dedicated to St Martin of Tours, a…

  • Episode 16 – Lots of Locks

    Episode 16 – Lots of Locks

    This is the final episode in our short trip down memory lane… re-visiting a trip on the Cheshire Ring, in the ABC hire boat Glaucous Gull. In this episode we encounter a lot of locks (too many to count!), and a little rainfall (but not enough to put us off our journey). Once again, here’s…

  • Roof Top

    Roof Top

    There was something about the light, and the shapes in this image that I really liked. It feels a bit like a painting. Well, I think it does anyway… enjoy! This particular rooftop stands on the edge of Trafalgar square, and in researching this area of London I discovered that the site upon which the…

  • The Star Over The Tyre Tree

    The Star Over The Tyre Tree

    I enjoyed finding this pink tinsel star sitting atop a stack of tractor tyres, painted green and looking very much like a Christmas tree. There are many obscure Christmas sculptures out there, for example did you know that you can find Christmas trees made of green glass bottles, lego pieces, and even one in the…

  • Merry Christmas 2020

    Merry Christmas 2020

    Good morning all, and may I wish you all a very merry festive winter season. I know that not everyone celebrates Christmas specifically at this time of year, but a large percentage of the world does actually acknowledge and enjoy Christmas, as it is festive event in over 160 countries each year. For me, the…

  • Nutcracker

    Nutcracker

    Here’s a traditional Christmas nutcracker, which comes from German folklore. They are said to represent good luck, and will ward off bad spirits when you put them out. Nutcracker dolls originate from the late 1600s in Germany, and were traditionally given as gifts. At some point over the centuries this gift giving became associated with…