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...

Port Debilly is a riverside port located along the Seine in the Chaillot district of Paris’s 16th arrondissement, between the Alma and Iéna bridges. Its name honors General Jean-Louis Debilly, who fell during the Napoleonic Wars, and it was officially designated in 1905.  The site features a monument commemorating Robert Fulton’s launch of a steamboat in 1803. Behind it, the Passerelle Debilly pedestrian bridge and the Eiffel Tower create a stunning backdrop, making it a popular photo spot.  At night, the illuminated Eiffel Tower was truly breathtaking. Taken with iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 ／ ISO500 ／ 26mm ／ f1.6 ／ 1/33s ／ ±0.0 Participating in the ranking If you think the content is good, please click and follow. 気に入っていただけましたら応援よろしくお願い致します。 にほんブログ村 にほんブログ村

The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, stand as magnificent testaments to the intersection of history and culture.​ ​​The Blue Mosque was built in the 17th century by Sultan Ahmed I of the Ottoman Empire. It is renowned for its stunning blue İznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. With six towering minarets, a grand central dome, and intricate stained glass windows, the mosque creates a mystical and awe-inspiring atmosphere. Although it remains an active place of worship, it is also open to visitors.​​​​​​​ The Hagia Sophia was originally constructed in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and served as a Christian cathedral for centuries.  In 1453, after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, it was transformed into a mosque, with four minarets added to its structure. Inside, golden Byzantine mosaics coexist with Islamic calligraphy, symbolizing the blending of two great civilizations. After functioning as a museum from...

The Church of St John the Baptist, rising proudly in the heart of Cirencester—the principal town of the Cotswolds—is renowned as a quintessential “wool church” of the Church of England. Its origins date back to the Norman period in the 12th century, and during the prosperous 15th and 16th centuries, it was extensively rebuilt in the Perpendicular Gothic style.  Facing the town’s market square, the magnificent three-tiered south porch, constructed around 1480, is richly adorned and once served as the town hall. Its impressive scale and intricate craftsmanship have earned the church the nickname “the Cathedral of the Cotswolds.” Inside, visitors are greeted by delicate fan vaulting, angel-carved capitals, and a series of chapels dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, including St Catherine’s Chapel, the Lady Chapel, and the Trinity Chapel. Among its many treasures are the distinctive “wine-glass” pulpit from around 1435 and the silver goblet known as the Anne Boleyn Cup. The tower,...