The London Picture Project from London-based travel photographer Alan Copson
Posts Tagged ‘Bridges’
London’s ever-changing skyline
From a photographer’s point of view, it’s always exciting when a new building is completed. This time, the excitement is tinged by a little sadness, as the new Cheese Grater (on the right, otherwise known by its nickname, The Leadenhall Building) now obscures the wonderful outline of the Gherkin from this angle. This and more […]
Aliens Invade London!
(well, the alternative title was “More Shardy-Olympicy Goodness!”) This was the scene last night, as The Shard was quietly ushered out into polite society like a blushing girl at a debutantes’ ball… Not. More like a scene from Dr. Who, which is what all the people, who were crowding the river banks by 10pm, came […]
New London Skyline
Finally, Renzo Piano’s Shard has been topped-out and almost looks complete, at least from some angles. I think it’s a striking addition to the London Skyline and certainly improves the view of Tower Bridge, distracting the eye away from the ugly Guy’s Hospital building. This was taken at sunset on a very hot summer’s day. […]
St Paul’s and The City
I’m sure I could come up with some clichéd words about dark clouds hanging over The City, but I shall resist the temptation! NEW! Now available as Prints or Posters at www.London-Prints.com
Thames Sunrise II
An early commuter strolls across the Millennium Bridge towards St. Paul’s Cathedral. This image is now available at our www.London-Prints.com site in two versions, here and here.
Thames Sunrise I
It was a cold morning, but the light on St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Millennium Bridge was beautiful. NEW! Millennium Bridge pictures available as Prints and Posters at www.London-Prints.com