A few more from London - London's Green Park
Oct 7, 2016 22:26:56 #
Hard to believe this park is in the middle of the city right next to Buckingham Palace. I wish we could have spent more time there. Couldn't resist taking shots as we walked through. Also enjoyed the editing and experimenting with different looks.
No wonder they call it London Green Park
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Right time of day
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Open Wide
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Great walk
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Oct 7, 2016 22:39:54 #
Is that a grove oaks, or other trees, planted, grown & tended over the ages to be harvested to build wooden ships for the Royal Navy?
Oct 7, 2016 22:59:20 #
Not that I was aware. I read history mentions a burial ground for Lepers in 16th century. Also known as a dueling ground in 18th century. No mention of wood for building ships. Thanks for checking them out.
twowindsbear wrote:
Is that a grove oaks, or other trees, planted, grown & tended over the ages to be harvested to build wooden ships for the Royal Navy?
Oct 8, 2016 03:33:24 #
Nice ones Rob..London has several large parks..all a joy to walk round.
Oct 8, 2016 04:28:19 #
A good series of nicely composed photographs.
I particularly like "Right time of day" and "Great walk".
Well taken and processed.
I particularly like "Right time of day" and "Great walk".
Well taken and processed.
Oct 8, 2016 06:38:42 #
Rob47 wrote:
Hard to believe this park is in the middle of the city right next to Buckingham Palace. I wish we could have spent more time there. Couldn't resist taking shots as we walked through. Also enjoyed the editing and experimenting with different looks.
Beautifully photographed !
Oct 8, 2016 06:42:38 #
Very nice set. Let's face it they had to put a park in there so the Royal family had a good view. The trees have been there a while, beautiful park.
Oct 8, 2016 07:22:14 #
I thought they might have have been Plane trees until I checked out the download. Got this from the Royal Parks page,
Trees in The Green Park primarily consist of plane and lime. Both are of great benefit to the surrounding area. As well as providing a cooler microclimate in hot summers, they can actually help improve air quality by absorbing vehicle fumes and filtering out harmful pollutants.
Trees in Green Park
A number of more unusual trees can also be found in the Park including the black poplar (Britain's rarest native timber tree, recognisable by its gnarled trunk), silver maples (distinguished by their finely cut silvery leaves) and silver limes (which have leaves that are a silvery white underneath). There are also some native oaks and hawthorn- a tree that supports a lot of wildlife with its rich blossom providing nectar for insects in the spring and its berries proving food for birds in the autumn.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park/things-to-see-and-do/gardens-and-landscapes/trees
Trees in The Green Park primarily consist of plane and lime. Both are of great benefit to the surrounding area. As well as providing a cooler microclimate in hot summers, they can actually help improve air quality by absorbing vehicle fumes and filtering out harmful pollutants.
Trees in Green Park
A number of more unusual trees can also be found in the Park including the black poplar (Britain's rarest native timber tree, recognisable by its gnarled trunk), silver maples (distinguished by their finely cut silvery leaves) and silver limes (which have leaves that are a silvery white underneath). There are also some native oaks and hawthorn- a tree that supports a lot of wildlife with its rich blossom providing nectar for insects in the spring and its berries proving food for birds in the autumn.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park/things-to-see-and-do/gardens-and-landscapes/trees
Oct 8, 2016 09:05:32 #
Oct 8, 2016 09:13:28 #
Appealing series. I particularly like the composition of #4.
Oct 8, 2016 09:30:20 #
Absolutely true. We did walk through a number of them. This one was close to our hotel so we went through a couple of times. Loved it! Thanks!
Doddy wrote:
Nice ones Rob..London has several large parks..all a joy to walk round.
Oct 8, 2016 09:31:56 #
Thanks! When I saw those images in post I was sure it would make for an interesting B&W. Appreciate the compliment.
Leicaflex wrote:
A good series of nicely composed photographs.
I particularly like "Right time of day" and "Great walk".
Well taken and processed.
I particularly like "Right time of day" and "Great walk".
Well taken and processed.
Oct 8, 2016 09:34:09 #
Thanks Linda. Loved the city. Wish we had more than 5 days. My goal was to take some after dark shots but our schedule was so busy I missed it. Next time!
Linda From Maine wrote:
Appealing series. I particularly like the composition of #4.
Oct 8, 2016 09:36:04 #
Thanks for the info. This park has been there a very long time and has quite a history. We really enjoyed all of London! Way too much to see and do in 5 days. Loved photographing as much as I could.
John N wrote:
I thought they might have have been Plane trees un... (show quote)
Oct 8, 2016 09:36:55 #
Thanks. Very true. The busses and underground were very efficient as well.
jeanbug35 wrote:
Great place for a walk.
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