London - 13 - Tower Bridge by CDBrugg
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Description
"London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, Falling down.
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady."
- Trad
Tower Bridge is a movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London, which it adjoins.
The bridge was completed in 1894 and provides an opening 250 feet (76 metres) wide. Its twin towers rise 200 feet (61 metres) above the Thames. Between the towers stretch a pair of glass-covered walkways that are popular among tourists. The walkways were originally designed to allow pedestrians to cross even while the bridge was raised, but they became hangouts for prostitutes and thieves and so were closed from 1909 to 1982. The Tower Bridge was operated by hydraulic pumps driven by steam until 1976, when electric motors were put into operation; the steam power system is still kept (in good repair) as a tourist display. Because of the reduction in shipping at the London Docklands, however, the leaves are now seldom raised.
- Encyclop
Comments (13)
-GaWa-
A beautifully composed shot my friend!
chill09
Fantastic picture-I really enjoyed. Great work CD!
oscilis
London's burning, London's burning! Fire, fire. Fire fire. Another interesting shot from your travels.
lafayette
Encore une superbe image noir et blanc, l'hiver se pre particuliement bien ce genre de photo car il fait ressortir la silhouette des arbres dud. Tr bon weekend.
TwoPynts
I've never seen this view of it and I like it alot. I appreciate the history lesson to go along with the great photo!
soulofharmony
absolutely stunning quality of shot... and love the perspective.. you a really showing london in its true form.. :)) ex
DELMUR
tr originales tes photos de londres ! On voit toujours les mes choses prises de la me fan d'habitude!!!
jcv2
Ahhh, the bridge would be a nice place to observe the whale! Fantastic work, Charles!
redchilicat
I really like the point of view too! Super shot!
jocko500
very good shot
marybelgium
une tr belle photo !
KiwiMiss
Wonderfully composed capture
nathalie06
Quelle bonne id d'avoir fait cette sie en noir et blanc ! en couleur cela aurait triste, lles contrastes sont sublimes !!!! Une belle sce de vie Londonnienne Charles ! V