25 May 2006
So, Alicia might have the Most Gorgeous Studio Ever, but mine's got a mighty nice view:
Yeah, we don't have restaurants or dentists' offices this far out in Docklands, but we're well stocked on views! It's mainly all Thames, all the time on the craft room side of the flat. Right now, the sun's getting low and the light is very nice, so I've taken a few photos. The above was shot with my normal lens, and then I threw on the telephoto, and look at what a difference it makes:
Those're old arsenal buildings the other side of the river. They've been turned into flats now, and I think they're really nice. I wouldn't mind living there, except for the being on the other side of the river thing. Although, that's where our favourite cafe lives, so at least I could have eggs, beans, and chips at any time of day.
A little plaza type thingy. Woolwich is a funny place; I might take photos next time we're over there. You can tell it used to be very swish -- some of the older buildings are amazing. Look at thetown hall. I can see that clock tower right now. I just have to turn my head to the right. I'm looking at it right now as I'm typing. I have big plans to buy the Woolwich library and do it up. Well, not so much 'big' as 'vague', and not so much a 'plan' as a 'whim.' But, you know.
So, anyway, Woolwich has some great old buildings, but it's been. . . not so swish for a while now. They're trying, what with the arsenal redevelopment and all, but the shops have a long way to go. The DLR will run under the river soon, and it will be interesting to see what effect that has on the town. Anyway! People who don't know/care about London have long ago stopped reading! Here's one last picture:
This barge has been tied up on the river for about a year now. I never noticed what it said on its nose until I was playing with the telephoto lens. (Click the image to enlarge.) Eh?
Oh you've given me goosebumps...a bunch of my family worked at Woolrich Arsenal...kind of wild to see pics of the area, from 6,000 miles away.
I am quite jealous of your lovely view!
posted by Carolyn at May 25, 2006 09:01 PM
Bah!!! Are you kidding me? This is your VIEW??? It's true. The U.S. really has lost you forever, I fear. Trade ya.
posted by Alicia P. at May 26, 2006 04:08 AM
I would imagine that the perfect crafting place would be to have your view FROM Alicia's studio ;-)
posted by Tania Ho at May 26, 2006 12:10 PM
I've got Frankie Goes to Hollywood stuck in my head now. That's a killer view -- I'm terribly jealous.
posted by Cate at May 28, 2006 12:36 AM