South Kensington Museums: FALLin' for Autumn in South Kensington

On this particular overcast autumn day, we decided to do this walk backwards and start walking through Kensington Gardens. It was there among the beautiful trees that I received my inspiration for my theme: "FALLin' for Autumn in South Kensington," or simply, Autumn. This area is very academic, an autumn thing to be, as it houses the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and Royal Albert Hall, among other places of intellectual enlightenment. This season inspires one to pursue intellectual things, and the following photos are different representations of fall in all of its beauty in this area of London.

"Autumn Stroll"
This is the long stretch from Bayswater to Kensington Road. At this time of year, multi-colored trees line the path, making an ideal environment for autumn strolling philosophizing, and contemplating the beauty that this season has to offer.


"Take a Seat, Take a Ponder"
This pathway is also lined with inviting benches roofed by the autumn trees. These benches are ideal for reading and people watching, two very intellectual things to do.


"To School!"
To most of us, the biggest indicator of autumn is back-to-school time. Though school has been in session for a couple of months now, it is still fitting to see school children on their way to school to expand their minds. It's especially autumn-y to see British children in adorable uniforms going to amazing museums.


"One reason to not 'Go Green'"
When taking a walk such as this in autumn in London, one will often see leaf sweepers trying to rid the sidewalks of the delightful litter of crunchy leaves. However, it is nearly impossible to keep all of the pathways clear in Kensington Gardens due to the large number of trees. I'm grateful for this. Autumn has such pretty rubbish.


"Perspective"
I love the contrast between the black branches and their multi-colored bright leaves. Underneath the tree is a perspective we don't often get when walking through the park in autumn but I think it offers an interesting point-of-view.


"Bike Ride"
Though the weather gets colder around autumn, it is still pleasant to take a ride on a crisp autumn day, perhaps with fresh flowers in your basket and heavy books in your backpack riding from school to the V&A.





"Imperial Music"
This building is part of the Imperial College, and I believe it was the music building. This building represents both the academic part of fall and the autumn colors, with its deep red brick.


"FALLin' for The Museum of Natural History"
Literally. There was an ice-skating rink set up outside of the museum, and people were slipping and falling all over the place. This is also representative of the many museums located in this area, and going to a museum is a fantastic way to spend a cool autumn day.