The Gherkin from Blackfriars by aangus

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 20, 2008

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The London skyline on Tuesday. I had Mon/Tues in London. Monday was delayed for 7 hours at Prestwick airport, not happy. I was off to the "Take a view" awards and planned to meet up with Ritchard (Onslow)at the National Gallery theatre, I made it there by the skin of my teeth. I met Ritchard, had a few beers and enjoyed the evening there in his company. The prints on display there are stunning and are worth going to see. I had eleven hours of going round the sights in London on Tuesday. Well impressed, ... friendly, helpful, cheerful, polite people (seriously, yes I'm actually saying that!!) The streets were clean, it was easy to get about on the tube and the sights and buildings are up there with the best. The place is buzzing and theres a lot of buildings going up for 2012. Needless to say I was sick of taking pictures by the end of the day, but I was treated to a dramatic sunset behind big ben, theres some things you can't pass by with photographing, trouble is Londons full of them! Thanks for viewing

Comments (15)

West_coaster07

5:40AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Awesome capture!!!

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oscilis

6:12AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

What a fantastic shot of London in this light. It looks like a Venecian painting!

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DAVER2112

6:16AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Excellent shot!! :)

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Garlor

6:26AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Fine portrait of a busy skylin, glad you made it in time. Also good to read of your experiences with the people of London.

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anmes

6:51AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

There are strong opinions as to the London skyline! In this great shot you can see one ( or the) of the past glories and those of the 20/21c. The gherkin is a stunner...but the one to its left doesn't rate highly for me. Glad you enjoyed your brief visit..

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MrsRatbag

8:46AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Great shot of the skyline; there's a lot to see in London, glad you had a good day!

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Alz2008

9:00AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..

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auntietk

9:10AM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Wonderful photograph. I've not seen the skyline from this angle before. Nicely done! Congratulations on your 900th image, btw! :)

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kimariehere

1:01PM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Spectacular city waterside view!!!! the colors and overall compo are just gorgeous!!!!

MrsLubner

1:06PM | Thu, 20 November 2008

Such a fine view of a bustling place. I can see all the action, both immediate and the on-going and in this light, it is delightful!

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Meowgli

1:13PM | Thu, 20 November 2008

great light to this, awesome shot!

wingnut55

2:57PM | Thu, 20 November 2008

i agree ! personally i regard London as a pit of evil, but i am glad to hear that you had a good time. perhaps Boris heard you were on the way and made some arrangements...

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