Friday, September 28, 2012

A trip to London...


For once, today's story does not take place in Paris, but in... London. For yesterday, I was lucky enough to have been invited by Nikon to try their latest reflex camera D600 (yes, it's advertising in - not so much! - in disguise!) to visit the world famous Abbey Rd. studios, the very same ones where the Beatles (and many other artists) recorded all their albums and took this famous photo! I had a blast, and since I like to share, here is a little Animoto ending with my attempt to ape the Beatles crossing the road!

14 comments:

  1. Is this a record-setter? First posted photo out of Paris? It is a big day! But, I would have gone, too, if invited.

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  2. Ooh, lucky you! And we get to go along with you—well, sort of. :~} And what did you think of the D600?

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  3. I am posting late on yesterdays post - love it. It is everything I love about PDP - it is classic Paris, with a cool bit of trivia (the auction - of those are ugly chairs!) and a travel tip on where to find a great view. Thanks!!

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  4. Merci Eric for the sneak-peak of the studios. London is a fun and beautiful city too.

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  5. For somebody who didn't like taking photos...congratulations.

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  6. I love Paris and I love London, too. Lucky you, to be able to hop over the channel and visit such a historic studio.

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  7. Well I cannot tell you how jealous I am that you got to enter the hallowed halls of Abbey Road! I have a similar photo of me and my DH crossing the same road -- but of course we didn't get to go inside the studio! What an amazing experience for you!

    Did you like the D600? I'm thinking of purchasing one as a third backup body.

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  8. Thanks for including the studio shots in your Animoto, Eric. Brought a little tear to my eye, though I'm not sure why. Just seems so awe-inspiring.

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  9. @Jack Yes it was a big day!

    @Alexa and Tamera. I loved the camera of course, but I just bought myself my D7000 so I'm not ready to change yet! It's main advantage is to be "full frame" which offers more possibilities and a better picture quality.

    @Jeff "For somebody who didn't like taking photos" LOL "L'appétit vient en mangeant", we say in French.

    @Petrea " Lucky you, to be able to hop over the channel and visit such a historic studio." I sure was.

    @Tamera "What an amazing experience for you!" Yes, especially for someone my age who knew all the Beattles' songs by heart!

    @Shell Sherree "Brought a little tear to my eye, though I'm not sure why." Awwww (I just say an illustration of yours on Fracebook BTW, I really love them. You are so talented. I mean it.

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  10. Oh, Eric. I'm sooo jealous. I wish you had told us when you were going so we could have watched for you on the Abbey Road web cam, which I monitor from time to time. Thanks for giving us a peak inside.

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  11. Eric, do you get goosebumps when you go to hallowed places like Abby Road? Sometimes, just your photos
    give me a thrill!
    Locki

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  12. Mr Phx is inLHR on Gloucester Road , Not as exciting as Abbey Road and he had to pay more to get there.

    So, how was the Eurostar???

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  13. @Mom " Sometimes, just your photos
    give me a thrill!" Wow!

    @PHX "So, how was the Eurostar???" I love it! But it was not the first time...


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