Tuesday, July 28, 2009

John Betjeman

John Betjeman by Martin Jennings, St Pancras International, London

Statue of John Betjeman by Martin Jennings
St Pancras International
Euston Road
London, January 2008

And in the shadowless unclouded glare
Deep blue above us fades to whiteness
Where a misty sea-line meets the wash of air


(From “Cornish Cliffs” by Sir John Betjeman)

6 comments:

Lowell said...

Just another excellent photo. This is a really nice statue, too. I wonder what's in the bag...looks like it might be heavy poetry?

Tinsie said...

A-ha! I'd seen this statue at St Pancras, but had no idea who it was. Now I know ;-)

crocrodyl said...

Interesting! I like it! I can see also beautiful building in the background!

VP said...

@ Jacob - You may be right: according to this page of trivia on TV.com the bag is full of books.
@ Tinsie - Honestly, I had to check him out...

cieldequimper said...

Are you going to show us the kiss next? ;-))

tapirgal said...

I love the blue!