I said that I’d split the scavenger hunt between three posts but I’ve changed my mind because:
- Life’s too short to write 3 posts when one will do
- It’s about time I learnt how to set up a photo gallery in a post
- You don’t want to mess about clicking between posts
- I seem to get less comments on earlier posts when I post close together (do you find that?)
There! Four good reasons.
I thought I’d struggle with some photos and some took longer than they should have done due to my amazing forgettery. Some I couldn’t find, so I got creative and managed the lot.
I thought I’d struggle with the pier since we had no seaside trip planned. But then we decided to take a River Cruise in London and that sorted that. I managed a snap of the dragon marking the border between The City of London and The City of Westminster from the top of the tour bus – not my best shot but it was that or the patterned border on Puddle Duck’s dress.
Roadside stand was tricky. There’s a few greasy cafe type stalls on the way to work but I never have time to stop. This one’s a bit of a cheat – it is inside the entrance to a shop, but it is a stand selling something.
Historical landmarks and churches are a bit easy when you visit London – I couldn’t choose which ones, so you have a few to view. We visited the local library but I didn’t take a photo. I did however sort out my home library so you have a photo of that – oh come on, it doesn’t actually say PUBLIC library.
The Aunt’s sister got married so that sorted the bride. I took Puddle Duck and two friends to see Brave. Taking a photo when you are trying to keep an eye on a 6, 7 and 8 YO drops down off the priorities list, so I went back to take a poster of a movie this week (it’s the one Puddle Duck wants to see next).
The stairway is outdoors I promise. It’s a gazebo type place made of cork outside the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park. The swing from a tree had us stumped (pardon the pun) so we got creative and made one.
Puddle Duck chose Jessica Ennis as her national symbol. And mine? A Union Jack teapot in M&S – you can’t get more British than that surely?
I also found a couple of four leaf clovers to photograph as a bonus item incase my work arounds were disallowed.
I can only finish with a big thank-you to Rinda for setting us all such a great challenge.
great photos I loved the slide show and your description made me laugh out loud! Sending hugs xxx
Hasn’t it been fun?
I love your work arounds – I’m a fun of such things 
*fan!! Rather than fun! Was typing while keeping an eye on football highlights. Didn’t work…
*The second one I mean. The first one was meant to be fun. Obviously. Probably. *sigh*…!
These are beautiful!!!!! Love them!!
I love the photo gallery, I shall have to learn that, it is much neater than a scroll through of lots of photos. Well done on completing the Scavenger Hunt. I have seen so much happy blogging about it that I will have to join in next year.
Thanks for the comment on my blog. The next installment of the crotchet is for a granny square. At the moment it sounds as if it has been written in portugese, but I will get there, thanks for the encouragement
Your montage is lovely – what a great way to view! I especially like the photo of the gentleman with the rose inside his brass instrument – great photos.
Alexa, it was a flame, not a rose. Every time he blew a note a new flame came out of the end.
I think Alexa needs a trip to Specsavers don’t you?!
Love your slide show – worth the effort and more fun than clicking. I loved the flaming tuba (or whatever it was) and the staircase has me intrigued and I thought the swing shot was superb!
I thoroughly enjoyed sitting back to enjoy your slideshow…the swing shot made me laugh out loud…very canny!! Amazing London shots (perfect venue for photo scavenging!!) & I especially like the Chelsea Pensioners boarding the train!! Inspired!!
thank you for your lovely comment today, i popped across to see to see your photos and yes indeed you did visit the same places as me over the summer lol! I have even got some of your photos but didn’t share them for the hunt. I especially love your four leaf clover, very clever!
What great photos!! Love your tree swing!!
What a splendid slide show – your photos are just fabulous. I think the one with the train is my fave.
Love the swing and the four leaved clovers. In some ways people’s workarounds are more interesting than the straightforward shots. Well done on conquering the slideshow.
These are great! I think my fave is the angel.
I will need to display my shots like this next year! Yours are fab. Love the Chelsea pensioners and the train.