Through the eyes of a travelling photographer
The Thames Barrier located East of London is a flood prevention barrier, used for exceptionally high tides and storm surges. Near to the O2 dome and Canary Wharf, the scene is rather impressive.
Different filters, and editing
O2 Dome and Canary Wharf dominate the skyline
The Prime Meridian is based on the Royal Observatory of Greenwich, where the longitudes of East and West are seperated.
Standing by familiar territory
Greenwich Panorama
Greenwich Observatory
St Paul’s Cathedral rises over 100metres above the skyline of London, and is visible throughout the city. The Millennium Bridge connects St Paul’s to the Tate Museum and the walkway along South Bank.
Looking East, towards London Bridge
Friend Andy, composing a shot
Hampstead Heath is London’s largest and most beautiful park. Views from Parliament Hill overlook most of London, whilst the park also features open air public swimming pools and plenty of walking tracks.
Katie
Fake bridge
The final stop of the day, after a busy day was walking along South Bank, and deciding it was a perfect time to head up the London Eye. Timing the thirty minute ride, to capture the unusually great light in London before sunset at the peak of the 135metre wheel.
Looking North-East over London -St Pauls and the “Gherkin” visible
Golden Jubilee Bridge below
Westminster
North-West over Charing Cross station
The dome was built as a celebration of the new millennium, holding a major exhibition throughout 2000. The dome was renamed The O2 in 2005, and now features an indoor area, movie complex, bars and a restaurant.
From the quick Cat linking London City to the O2
From ground level, 2x graduated ND8 filters + 1x blue grad
Greenwich Park is one of London’s finest assets – and also houses the Royal Observatory, situated directly on the meridian line.
Walking on from Canary Wharf, we took the stroll under Thames linking Canary Wharf to Greenwich
Emerging on the Southern side of the Thames, the view up to Greenwich Park and the historic architecture quickly captures the eye. We took a much needed pub lunch rest at the Trafalgar Tavern, and took the opportunity to borrow a friends impressive lens – the “holy grail” Canon 85L (f1.2)
Canary Wharf in the background
Click for full res file, f1.2, untouched
Met up with a group of photographers for a walk around Canary Wharf, Greenwich Park and the O2 (Millennium dome).
Starting around the financial and modern district of Canary Wharf, the buildings created good shooting subjects.
The group waiting outside the spacious Canary Wharf station
Celebrating a birthday the day before, decided Biggin Hill, Kent, was the place to be. A variety of aircraft both old and new made up the exciting air displays over the large crowd.
Best vantage point?
P51D Mustang and Spitfire
RAF Typhoon / Eurofighter
