London pride

A view of London across the Thames on a cloudy but fair June day. The magnificent profile of Tower Bridge is instantly recognisable. The shape visible beneath its upper strut is a set of Olympic rings which are set to unfurl and be illuminated at night for the duration of the 2012 games.

On the left a new icon soars almost beyond the clouds – superskyscraper the Shard, edging towards completion and visible from many reaches of London. At its foot, the bulging building is City Hall, the seat of the London Assembly and mayor Boris Johnson. It seems to be dwarfed by other buildings, but its upper balconies offer quite a commanding view down the river.

The masts of the sailing boats seem to be standing to attention along with the Shard and Tower Bridge in this shot.

In my opinion, it’s a fine sight and makes me proud to live in this city, and it’s more than a pleasure to photograph it.

Tags: architecture, City Hall, London, monochrome, photography, sepia, Shard, Tower Bridge, vista

14 thoughts on “London pride”

lautal on June 21, 2012 at 20:13 said:

Mike, it looks that your heart is full of love of your city. Your sharp eyes all the time catch the very moment and place to underline the most important things about London. I like short and bright description of your pictures.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 21, 2012 at 20:15 said:
  
  Alexander, many thanks for your kind comments. Yes, London is a great city and deserves to be photographed. I hope all is well with you.
  
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  - lautal on June 22, 2012 at 16:18 said:
    
    Everything is fine so far. Summer is a little life, kind of something special. We suffered of the heat – +35-37 C. It is a little bit too much. Anyway it is great time. Looking forward to read your new posts.
    Have a good one.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2012 at 03:48 said:
      
      Thanks Alexander, you’ve been lucky! Our summer has generally been terrible, far too much rain. Send some of your good weather this way! Thanks for keeping in touch, it’s much appreciated.
      
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Igor Cecez on June 21, 2012 at 21:37 said:

Great photo…but I wonder…does London really need skyscrapers? I think not….

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 21, 2012 at 21:49 said:
  
  Good point, Igor. But there’s room for the old and the new in this city, I think. The Shard does stand out a little too much, perhaps.
  
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Conceptual Muse on June 21, 2012 at 21:54 said:

Reblogged this on Conceptual Art.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 21, 2012 at 21:59 said:
  
  Thanks very much for featuring my post on http://c0nceptart.wordpress.com/. That’s very much appreciated indeed. With greetings from London.
  
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nonoymanga on June 22, 2012 at 00:59 said:

a very pleasing monochrome!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 22, 2012 at 13:24 said:
  
  Thank you very much indeed and greetings from London!
  
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Sonali Dalal on June 22, 2012 at 08:08 said:

Fantastic!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 22, 2012 at 13:27 said:
  
  Much appreciated, Sonali! Thank you for the follow also – am looking forward to having a proper look around your site.
  
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Mike on June 22, 2012 at 13:37 said:

I have had another look at this one, not only a good subject but I like the way you have processed it.
Mike

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 23, 2012 at 03:47 said:
  
  Thank you Mike. I’m a bit of a sepia nut. Adds a certain quality to a photo, but only works for certain shots.
  
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