On Wednesday I decided to take a walk through St. James’s Park. This time, I brought my macro lens, so these photos are going to be more like closeup versions of what you could find in the park. Plus, I used to be really into photography and I think this was also an attempt at getting back into the swing of things. 🙂
Yep, autumn is on its way!
I thought these pigeons were hilarious. Apparently this signpost was the spot to hang out.
A view of Buckingham Palace. Imagine having St James’s Park as your backyard O_O
I kept getting closer and closer and closer to this fly before finally scaring him off.
A shot of Westminster Abbey, a short walk from the park.
That’s it for today! I think I might use St James’s Park as my new running route. It’s kind of annoying because I have to take the tube to get there (I prefer just being able to get out of my apartment and go), but it’s a gorgeous area with good running paths.
It’s beautiful! 😀
Great photos, such an interesting place to live 🙂
I also love photography, especially macro photography. My husband bought me a Canon 550D for my birthday – it is a lot of fun, but not as easy as some people make it look 🙂
What an awesome present from your husband! 😀 Macro photography is my absolute favourite. I used to be really addicted to it, then hadn’t done it in a while, but now I think I’m getting back into it. 🙂
Love your photos, especially the macro shots! I’m so jealous you’re exploring London, I would looooove to be in your position!
OMG, it’s so effing pretty I can die right now. You have a talent.
Thanks, girl! 😀
Amazing pictures! You should totally change your running path there, the scenery looks too beautiful to pass up! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love these posts! Your photography is gorgeous, I especially love the red flower 🙂
I enjoy seeing pictures of different places. Very good! Especially the bee!
I LOVE your photographs!! They are AMAZING *___* My favorites are the pigeon ones and the Buckingham Palace! I have no idea how to make the lens focus on the main object and blur the background — I can only use digital camera haha xD
Thank you so much! 😀
To get that blur effect, you have to use a DSLR camera. It’s not really something you can achieve with a “point and shoot” camera or a phone camera, etc. You have to have a DSLR and the right lens. 🙂
I LOVE taking pictures, and trying to find unusual angles and stuff for shots. I am nowhere near as good as you are, Ashley! I really liked seeing this post and the various pictures of the park. Gorgeous photos!
WOW…beautiful! Someday I will get to visit London…hopefully sooner rather than later!
Gorgeous photos! It’s been five years since my own trip to London – St. James’ Park, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace included – so this was a lovely addition to my day. 🙂
your pictures are gorgeous! I especially love the doves with their hip hangout 🙂
Beautiful! I so miss London. 🙁 I hope you enjoy the sights. Have you visited Kensington Gardens? I really liked this one pub, The Swan, which is across from the Italian Gardens. Also, be sure to just walk along both sides of the River Thames. Especially between the Tower Bridge and Parliament. Fun sights to see including the Eye, and if you like history, the Golden Hind. 🙂
I haven’t been to the Kensington Gardens yet, but that’s on my to-do list! 🙂 They look gorgeous!
Oh, you’ll love them! There is so much to see in Kensington Gardens, including the Kensington Palace and several monuments and status–like Peter Pan Statue, which I loved reading next too when I was there. Also, give the Boardwalk Café a try. It’s next to the Diana Memorial Playground. 🙂
I dig this so much. I’m a photographer at heart, and I’m always thinkin of photoblogs that I can put together like this. I love your choice of camera, too. (I have a Rebel T4i myself–Canon’s where it’s at. ;D) You should do more of these!
Thanks so much! 😀 I’m actually in the process of upgrading my camera because it’s quite old (still Canon though, of course!). I’m super excited!
You are very good with that camera, Ashley! Those are some beautiful shots. Thanks again for sharing a bit of your life “over there” with us 🙂
These are lovely! The squirrel and pigeon pictures made me giggle 🙂 Looks like a beautiful area!
These are AMAZING photos. Like really. You do everything, girl! I especially love the squirrel(s).
Thanks, Christine! 😀
Wow…. that is so pretty! I would just love to live in a place such as Paris or London. Also, your eyes look insane in the buckingham palace picture lol xD Thank you so much for sharing this, I’ve always wanted to see what London looks like. And the pictures look amazing! May I ask what camera you used? Great post by the way, you should do more of these 🙂
Thank you! 😀
For most of the pictures I used a Canon 450D and a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. For all the photos of me and the one of the Westminster Abbey I just used my phone. 🙂
Love, love, love the photos. I think you’re just as good with photography as you are with coding. I’d love more pics like this when you blog about London. Someday, I will travel there, amongst other Euro and Mediterranean places. Barcelona and Italy are my top two places to visit, based on feedback from other people who have done the world traveler thing. xo
How pretty! You’re really talented. All these pictures are gorgeous! I especially love the one with the squirrel on the fence. He looks so adorable! 🙂
Beautiful shots! Would love to visit London someday.
Awesome pictures! Looks like I need to visit again soon! xo
Those are some absolutely beautiful photos! Makes me wish I could head to London right now, heh.