There’s a building near my work that’s being torn down from the top down. With the removal of each floor, my view of greater london has slowly improved. St. Paul’s is visible now, along with the London Eye. The above is a (cropped and “Enhanced” version of the original) photo I took from my building last Tuesday.
To give you some perspective, here’s a pic of the whole scene, Pizza Express and all. It’s kind of cool to see cranes and bulldozers on top of a pint-size skyscraper, all covered and concealed in white tarp. The sun sets right over the London Eye, providing a spectacular view when the sky is actually clear.
iPhoto did a marvelous job of making a dark cloudy day look like a scene from 19th century London. (Aside from the huge crane and all.) I think it’s quite Chaaaaahming!
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But more importantly, there’s something about this photo that says winter to me. I was in Urbana, Illinois the last time I felt the early onset of winter. I don’t know how to describe it. Winter is so sudden. One morning I step outside and feel a breeze just cold enough to chill my nose. The air smells of dead leaves. And I think, “Is today the day I whip out the scarf?”
I look forward to winter and I hope there’s snow and ice skating and a christmas tree in my living room (currently filled with boxes and miscellany). I look forward to hot soup, extra blankets, and pubs with fireplaces. I look forward to seeing my sister on Christmas day!
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