Posted in London, Photography, United Kingdom, tagged Bridges, dogs, Ducks, Little Venice, London, Photography, Regents Canal, Regents Park, Towpath, Travel, UK on Saturday, 2 March, 2013|
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Took a wonderful early morning four mile walk today. It was a little chilly cold but not raining so I’m not complaining. We started out at the Paddington Basin of the Regents Canal near Edgware Road and walked towards Little Venice ~ an especially tranquil and pretty part of London.

Paddington Basin ~ Blue Cylinder Footbridge
We came across the realistic looking “commuter” statue:

JP with Commuter
Regents Canal is beautiful year round ~ even on a cold, grey winter’s day. The cloudy morning seemed to make any type of color pop and I especially liked the vibrant blue bridges as a contrast to the grey weather.

Little Venice ~ Blue Bridge

Little Venice Blue Bridge II

Little Venice ~ Along the Canal

Skull on Canal Boat

Lionheart Canal Boat

Another Blue Bridge Along the Canal
There was a definite chill in the air but I noticed a few hints of spring along the way. Gave me hope that warmer weather is on its way.

Hint of Spring ~ Daffodils
Here are my duck and dog photos:

Bird in Water

Bird in the Canal

Five Guys and a Girl

Double Dating Ducks

A Boy and His Dog

Another Boy and His Dog

Shaggy Dog
London has a lot of fit people. No matter what time of day or night I go out, I see walkers, runners or cyclists. Although I’m usually reluctant about taking photos of people, I’ve noticed athletes don’t seem to have a problem with me taking their photo. Can’t blame them for wanting to show off their fit bodies. One woman ran by me and actually asked if I wanted her in the photo. She was ready to pose.

Runners, Cyclists and Walkers along Regents Canal

Cyclist Along the Canal

Waiting at the Stop Light
Wonder if any of those runners/cyclists rewarded themselves with a pastry from Le Pain de Quotidien like I did!
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