Colors of My Heart

In Mayfair during the 2024 festive season, luxury brands competed to transform the streets into a dazzling spectacle of light.  Fortnum & Mason embraced tradition with a classic façade in rich red and gold, framing each window with luminous borders to evoke the charm of a quintessential British Christmas.  Cartier captivated passersby by wrapping its entire storefront in an enormous red ribbon, radiating the brilliance of a jewel box.  Chaumet showcased delicate snowflake-inspired lights, reflecting the sparkle of its fine jewelry.  Chanel illuminated Bond Street with installations shaped like its iconic No.5 perfume bottle, turning a brand symbol into a glowing masterpiece.  Dior, meanwhile, adorned its frontage with a lavish arch of stars and flowers, creating an enchanting, dreamlike atmosphere.  Together, these decorations transformed Mayfair into a “gallery of light,” offering visitors an unforgettable and luxurious Christmas experience. Nikon D850...

​​​​​​Acton Park is a well-respected and loved public space in Ealing, West Lon don. It features a children's center, tennis courts, a pond, and a playground. The park is known for its mature trees and sunken garden. The park​ was opened to the public in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee (celebrating the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne). The park is surrounded by large lawns with large mature trees planted in a radial pattern. There are many mature trees in the park, especially the magnificent plane trees. It is a lovely relaxing spot where many people come for walks on weekends.​​​​​​ There is a parking space around the park. You can also go to the park by train in a one-minute walk from Acton Central station. ​​​ When I visited, the autumn leaves were well past their peak. I think the best time to enjoy the autumn leaves is early November.​​​ When photographing autumn leaves, it is a key to pay attention to the exposure and a...