anthony galvin

Pacemakers

Deptford Creekside

Sunday afternoon. Under the silent gaze of the Thames Barrier and the few remaining sites that make it possible to avoid describing Greenwich Peninsula as post industrial, dinghy racers make their maneuvers. Greenwich Yacht Club is a hidden gem, tucked away near what is corporately known as the O2. It’s a friendly, welcoming place, with a cracking bar and amazing views, especially on bright autumn days.

It’s also another example of how London and especially SE London is hard to categorise. The mainstream media routinely fail to understand or connect with this part of London. In a couple of years the Olympics will be taking place just over the river from the yacht club. The rowing and sailing events will be taking place a long way from the east of London (at Windsor and the Solent). It probably wouldn’t be possible to hold all of the Olympic events on this stretch of the Thames - but I’m sure some of the events could take place within the M25.

More pics on flickr.

Blackheath sky (lo-res from iPhone)

Dome sunset

Park Life

Saturday night after dark, Smithfield Market. Leading UK and continental based cyclist battle it out in the dark in an event organised by Rapha. Difficult conditions to shoot in but once the beer had kicked in the D200 got to work. More pictures on Flickr.