Christmas at Trafalgar Square

"I am a gift. So are you,
and I feel you blossom and sweet fruit.
I laugh, I weep, I wait in patience, 
I sing for the healing of all nations.
Dear creatures..."

This is one of the poems from Poetry Society's Look North More Often Project. It is written as a mutual effort of many children to celebrate the annual Christmas gift which comes from Norway. Each year since 1947, the city of Oslo send to London a Christmas tree as a symbol of Anglo-Norwegian friendship. This is to commemorate the British support during the World War II. The Norwegian  Christmas tree embellishes the central London point, Trafalgar Square.

This year, the spectacular Trafalgar Square has also become a home to the memorial to hero of the people's hearts across the world Nelson Mandela who has died on 5th of December 2014.

The Norwegian Christmas Beauty next to the current design statue Blue Rooster by Farah Nayeri at the Trafalgar Square.

The Christmas installation of little Jesus born.

Feeling winter, feeling Christmas.

Trafalgar Christmas classics. 

Camera: Canon 6D, Lens: Canon 24-105mm f4 L

Drunky Santas - London's Pride

Only in London? Walking down the London central streets and parks the other nice December day one could easily spot loads of Santas and be happy about 'Christmas all around'

and even spot... oh my dear-deer...

But upon the closer look... Beer? Is it what Brits can add to the tradition? Seriously? Shouldn't Drunky Santas be banned at public places, especially such as Winter Wonderland where families come with their kids?

And... But of course, the hard Santa's work entitles them to chill out. London Santas and their deer relax in a typically London way occupying all central London pubs before heading to Lapland. Oh, well.

Christmas Lights of Hyde Park

Christmas + Hyde Park = Winter Wonderland. It looks like a fairytale from the distance, and from the closer look, too. Hence, it seemed to be a good idea to bring a visiting friend. And indeed,  these lights are charming.

And upon the closer look, and higher exposure - a fascinating queue :) Night photography is always fun!

Camera: Canon 6D, Lens: Canon 50mm f1.8 L

Little Christmas Market at Angel Islington

London in December is all about the Christmas markets popping up here and there, big and fancy, or tiny and local.  Last week, a local Christmas fair was set up in the tiny park on Upper street, Angel, Islington. For those for whom travelling far for small hand crafted Christmas presents is not of their likes, there were stalls with all small things,  knitted, crafted, made up and collected. There was nice warming winter food with wildburgers (boar and venison? Why not?) and (but of course) Italian stalls, traditional roast pork and others. And the Christmas trees, of course.

Christmas Market at the British Library

Not only for nerds. These December days, when various places across London host traditional Christmas markets, the British Library also opens it doors. With a little cute Christmas market outside...

Maybe, the British Library Christmas tree could have loads of books on it? ;)

The Christmas continues inside the library.

And for nerds, too!

A few micros on Christmas decorations, the latter ones always make my heart warm and bring the feelings of childhood.

Camera: Canon 6D, Lens: Canon 24-105mm f4 L

Christmas Lights on Regent Street 2013

The idea of Christmas lights - 2012 for London's noble Regent Street was so beautiful that London is repeating it again. The difference is in the change of the Olympic-2012 theme to the cartoons, making it more Christmassy. Old ideas work well sometimes - the reflections in the windows of the shops, taxis and busses just want you to stop and watch...

Christmas at John Lewis

These are a few shots from of the most popular British retailer, John Lewis. Simple and elegant but ready for the Christmas, too. I played here a bit with the lines, objects, colours and directions, and here the outcome.

Don't get lost in the Christmas forest

Like this little cutie did.

'Attack of the Clones'

Fifty shades of white

Camera: Canon-6D, Lens: Canon 24-105mm f4 L

Central London Streets Awaiting Christmas

The Oxford Street of London has lit up its lights and awaiting for Christmas. If you walk down the street or take a step off it, you can spot the festive mystery in the surrounding areas. 

St' Chrisropher's Place is also all about the snowballs and snowflakes.

And some lovely sounds of music

Oh, watch out! They are looking into your store!

Central Boots wishes Merry Christmas.

Only in London...

Camera: Canon-6D, Lens: Canon 24-105mm f4 L

Christmas Lights Oxford Street 2013

No Christmas umbrellas anymore!

During the years we used to spot the lovely umbrellas, gift-boxes and stars while walking down the iconic Oxford Street of London. This all has gone this year, and even last year's Marmite did not manage to stay - probably more hated it than loved it, who knows? Oxford Street - 2013 is all about 'Let It Snow' theme. Myriads of the little snow balls may make simple but still very pretty, and, at times, mysterious. This photo has been captured during the sunset, and the colour play of the sky looks majestic.

Later at night...

Ask a photographer if he prefers to have food or a nice photoshot from the Christmas Oxford Street, and here is your answer!

Camera: Canon-6D, Lens: Canon 24-105mm f4 L