Signs of Spring

 

Saw this Egyptian goose with her 8 goslings this morning in Hyde Park. I was told they are just 5 days old. I thought it was a bit early in the year but with temps in the teens obviously not.

Circular map of the underground

An interesting advert made its appearance at some of the Circle Line underground stations. 

Advertising the new Samsung Galaxy phone the designers have reinvented the tube map.

The tube map was designed by Harry Beck in 1933 and eventually  became a design classic. It has been added to over the years but the design has not really changed.

 

Close up of the map and how it shows the interchanges between the lines.

I am so familiar with the original map that I wouldn't want it to change but I think there must be an award in the offing for this very clever advertising spin on the tube map.

Art in Bratislava

This is the Nedbalka art gallery in Bratislava. The interior reminded me of the Guggenheim in New York although this is on a much smaller scale.

Here are a few paintings which were on display when I visited.