Frozen Fog by andycoleborn

Frozen Fog

It was work's children's Christmas Party this afternoon...So I'd been busy the last few days buying and wrapping 50 or so presents..

It's a sign of the times in London and in particular the area where I work about the changing demographics of the population that 49 of the 52 children at the party were Bangladeshi Muslim... Yet according to the last census, only 30% of the borough's population are Bangladeshi.!

There is a big divide in the population in East London with many White British people feeling alienated. I suppose when they see the photos from today in the local rag the pics will only reinforce their opinions that "everything is done for them, but not for us"...!!!

But what can you do? This event was heavily advertised as a children's Christmas party, was free, and yet only kids from 2 non-Muslim families came along...! Back to the drawing board..!!!

Anyhow - on to today's pic... This was taken after the party at a sub-zero Canary Wharf where I popped into on the way home for some grub... Brrrr bloody cold so thankful that my Arctic coat's good to -30.!
Fantastic capture!
December 11th, 2012  
Wonderful capture and it looks absolutely freezing! I'm cold over here in the states at 41 degrees F - ha ha. I'm sure you're laughing. I love the 'fog' and the blue lights on the tree, both add to the cold feel.
December 11th, 2012  
It really was a cold one wasn't it? The fog didn't lift all day here.

I understand what you mean about feeling frustrated about the turnout to the party, but like you say - what can you do? Very difficult.
December 11th, 2012  
Fantastic! Love the feel of the photo.
December 11th, 2012  
Bev
Lovely
December 11th, 2012  
Terrific shot, Andy.
December 11th, 2012  
Wow, it looks like a scene from a sci fi film! Glad the party went ok but shame about the turnout, the people that will moan are the ones that won't do anything to change the things they don't like!
December 11th, 2012  
Cool shot Andy.
December 11th, 2012  
magnificent shot - great composition...a fav. you can really look at this shot and physically get COLD! lol
December 11th, 2012  
funny.. i was actually walking around there tonight :) I ended up at goodmans for dinner :)
December 11th, 2012  
@toast Ha.. Goodman's (the eletical company) use to sponsor Pompey... Their tag line was "Not just Goodmen, but Great Men"... What a load of bollocks :-)
December 11th, 2012  
Nice shot. I only might quibble about a little barrel lens distortion that is easily correctable.

The comments about changing demographics are very apropos. it is a difficult thing to wonder about and deal with.

Get back into the warmth!
December 11th, 2012  
wonderful shot, you can nearly feel the cold from it. Love the lights. I am 'volunteered' t take the Santa photos this Sunday on the work party, wish me luck, esp as I am out the night before:(
December 12th, 2012  
beautiful shot - love fog as long as im not driving!!!
December 12th, 2012  
The fog gives it a moodiness. Great capture!!
December 12th, 2012  
Super shot mate! Looks frozen.
December 12th, 2012  
Interesting commentary. Been reading about the changing demographics. Here too is many ways.
December 12th, 2012  
very cool shot,It does look very cold!
December 12th, 2012  
Love the fog coming in as you really do feel the chill in this shot. Love your city captures. It is all about a sense of community and the Bangladeshi's seem to own it, everyone needs to take ownership and get involved. My two cents worth! Ha, not that you asked!!
December 12th, 2012  
Love the lights shining through the fog. Beautifully lined up too
December 12th, 2012  
Brr indeed - it was really foggy yesterday...my hair froze while we were out!!
December 12th, 2012  
Really COOL!
December 13th, 2012  
Great shot, and very interesting back story!
December 13th, 2012  
I love how this looks with that blanket of fog falling on the scene and the blue sparkle to highlight xx
December 13th, 2012  
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