wanderings at the end of summer

i have become accustomed to going almost everywhere with my camera, well that is what is expected of a photography enthusiast and wanna be professional; however my emphasis is on carrying an actual camera and not settling for capturing anything with my phone. This particular day, the evening standard article on the coming London fashion week( it starts on the 13th of September, this is for enthusiast of another kind),gave me an idea for what to capture. The story did say that retailers were expecting a bonanza of $500 million in revenue generated from sales.

For us who live in London, we are lucky to be experiencing the last shreds of the summer so the way was ideal for a visit to the west end to see the center of this supposed boom. i imagined  crowded streets all the way from oxford circus station to Tottenham court road and its environs, lots of color

and all, however i just did not get the feel when i ventured into town. I have seen more buzz around or maybe minds are occupied, or maybe the spending power is reducing in every household or closer still every individual, but then again, what do i know?

However it was also good to capture some serenity as i venture all the way to Lancaster  gate, Hyde park square and its surroundings, some of these parts looked a bit continental  in their design and the air about them and also the same deserted streets. For me the beauty is still not lost as i did manage to capture some moments and scenes on camera for our pleasure here.