First snow of 2013 at Earl’s Court, 18.01.13. Photo © Eugenie Absalom
Snow in London is a bit of a rarity. It only comes once in several years and causes havoc and chaos, leading to transport disruption, school closures and power cuts. Photos of London in snow give you a good idea of what London does not look like most of the time. But as everywhere else on the planet snow brings romantic atmosphere and a touch of magic to London streets, historic monuments and parks.
Red and white colours of London in snow, 18. 01.13. Photo © Eugenie Absalom
Snow 2013 stayed in London for less than in week. As a photographer I felt blessed on this very special occasion of seeing red London icons turn white, which created a perfect monochrome setting for imagery.
Westminster Abbey covered in snow on 20.01.13. Photo © Eugenie Absalom
Photography during snowfall is a tricky business. Camera is getting wet and fingers are freezing. Capturing snow flakes is a skill in itself, without much chance of perfection in London. I did what I could without causing too much damage to my camera or to my fingers.
London Eye kept going during snowfall on 20.01.13. Photo © Eugenie Absalom
Snowfall in Westminster on 20.01.13. Photo © Eugenie Absalom
You are welcome to visit my Demotix pages to view more photographs of mystical, surreal London during snowfall of 2013:
London snowfall 2013 in Westminster and Lambeth
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