Torchbearer Paul Stanley-McKenzie carrying the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through the London Borough Waltham Forest. AP

A subway car approaches a London Underground station with an Olympic-themed advertisement on the wall. AP

The sun sets behind the Tower Bridge with a display of Olympic rings. AP

A tourist is photographed in front of Big Ben, in the distance, near an Olympic mascot painted in the likeness of Big Ben. AP

Members of the Ukrainian national Olympic team react to photographers after a ceremony before their departure for the 2012 London Olympic Games, in Kiev, Ukraine. AP

A performer for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremonies stands near a sign displaying the Olympic rings at the Olympic Park. AP

A sign is displayed in the Olympic Park, referencing the approaching 2012 London Olympics. AP

A crew installing fireworks for the ceremonies at the 2012 London Olympics ride in a boat along a canal in the Olympic Park. AP