W5 walk

Walpole Park sign

This is the snapshot of a walk around a London park. Not one of the large showcases like Hyde or Regent’s Park, but a smaller green space in Ealing, a westerly suburb of the capital. 

Walpole Park was once the grounds of a manor house, which still stands and is now a gallery. Its former gardens are elegantly planted with mature avenues of trees.

At its heart is a stately water feature, complete with a fountain that gushes occasionally, leaving darkened ripples in its wake. 

A much more modern addition is a magnetic sculpture which catches coins and seems to fascinate visitors of all ages – including us. On a sharply sunny morning, this was a memorable winter jaunt.

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Fountain source

Another visit to Hampton Court Palace. If the architecture is fascinating, then the grounds certainly are.

The main fountain is a real draw, with plumes of water rising high into the sky with understated elegance. But I decided to train my lens to the heart of the matter – where the water emerges from. The little miniature jets in this shot add to the frame.

I’ve already admitted to a slight obsession with water and the thousands of captures it offers – it rarely stands still and even then can catch a stunning light.

Can you ever run out of water photographs to take?