I had a day out in London yesterday with my two daughters, my good friend Andy and his daughter Phoebe, who also happens to be my Goddaughter. We spent the afternoon in North Greenwich at the Emirates Aviation Experience before taking the Emirates Air-Line cable car over the River Thames (a full write up will be on the blog in a couple of days).
I took this image during the cable car journey. I hadn’t expected it provide such views but it was an awesome experience. Little Toddler Adams was so excited and loved every second of it. To be honest, I think we were all stunned by the experience. It really is a fantastic addition to London’s public transport system affording the most amazing views.
For those unfamiliar with London, that’s the O2 arena dominating the picture with the business district Canary Wharf just to the right. If you look closely, you’ll just see The Shard tucked in next to One Canada Square (the building with the pyramid on top).
What makes the picture for me, however, is the small sail boat, just off centre at the bottom! It was quite a windy day and there were several boats in the water making the most of the conditions.
For those following the Saga of my New Camera, my Canon still hasn’t arrived but is to be dispatched any day. This was taken on a Nikon Coolpix L820, ISO was 125, aperture at f4, shutter speed 1/50 of a second and focal length 11mm. In terms of editing, I’ve adjusted the exposure a tiny bit and burned the edges slightly to frame the shot.
As is my habit at the weekend, I have linked this to the #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the Onedad3Girls blog. Please do pay a visit to see imagery from other bloggers.
22 thoughts on “View from the Emirates Air Line cable car”
My friend always tells me I need to do this trip when I’m next in London. The view does look impressive, hope you had a good day!
We had a great day and it was well worth doing. Hope you get the chance one day.
I would love to go on this. We are going to the 02 just after Christmas, I wounder if I can sneak it in!
Sneak it in, you won’t be disappointed. Of this I am sure.
What a fantastic photo! I would never have spotted the Shard if you hadn’t pointed it out. My daughter would love a ride on the cable car, but considering I freaked out on the ones at Alton Towers, I definitely won’t be going on it!
That’s a shame Sarah, it’s a great experience. My kids loved it, especially Toddler Adams who declared it “amazing”!
My friend did this on her trip to the big smoke & said how amazing it was too. Wonderful photo x
It is amazing and very unexpected to see such a great view. You don’t appreciate how high up you are at first.
What a great shot of the London skyline, it really does look beautiful from the cable cars!
It is a stunning view. Well worth doing if you get the chance.
What an amazing view. I’d love to do this. x
Thoroughly recommend it Susan. It’s a great way to see east London.
Lovely shot, I love the lighting in this, you’re right about the little boat, it does draw the eye and is a nice contrast making the building look even bigger.
The boat is a great addition to the shot isn’t it? Once you notice it you can’t stop looking at it.
We visit the O2 every November for the tennis tournament, and every year we say we’re going to do the cable car ride. Next year… #mysundayphoto
A great shot with lots to see – really like how you have framed it too. Hope you get your new camera sorted! #mysundayphoto
I don’t normally frame images this way, but on this occasion it seemed to work.
Beautiful photo, I’ve never been on those cable cars…I look forward to the post
Thank you for linking up
Glad you liked the picture Darren.
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I would love to do this, but as I visit London so rarely, suspect it will be a while before I manage it! Great shot, what an incredible view x
that looks like a lot of fun. oh you are right – the sailboat makes the picture. great shot.