Hyde Park Winter Wonderland at night | Limited Edition of 10
London Winter Wonderland Wall Art in Black and White
This image came from one of those freezing nights in London where the cold air hits your chest and makes you walk a little faster—but I had to stop for this. I was on the edge of Hyde Park, and the Winter Wonderland was in full swing. You could hear the faint rumble of rides, distant laughter, and the soft crunch of ice underfoot. The lake had a thin frozen layer that reflected just enough light to give the entire scene a shimmering echo. And above it all, these massive wheels spinning like time machines caught in motion blur.
That’s what this photograph is about—movement trapped in stillness. The long exposure turned the Ferris wheel into a spiral of light, the tall swing ride into a haloed UFO. But it’s not chaotic—it’s balanced against the trees, the shadows, the hush of the empty benches. It feels like the city paused for a breath, and I was there to catch it.
I chose black and white because it simplifies everything to shape and rhythm. The bright outlines of the rides become sketches in the dark. The ice below picks up the light like glass, giving just enough texture to ground the scene. Without the distraction of colour, you see the contrast between the man-made spectacle and the natural quiet of the park.
It’s easy to get swept up in London’s busyness, but moments like this remind me why I keep photographing cities after dark. The chaos of daytime disappears. What’s left are visual whispers—light, reflection, motion. If you’ve ever walked by a fairground after hours or stood outside it in silence, you know the feeling. That strange mix of joy and distance.
This photo is part of a larger exploration I’ve done of city scenes at night—chasing reflections, neon glows, and unexpected quiet. You can discover more images that live in this same mood in my Night Photography collection. Or, if you’re curious about what makes London’s cityscape so photogenic after sunset, take a look at the London Cityscape at Night article.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2022
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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