I took this image of the River Thames while walking across London Bridge a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t expect the image to work out, but I was very happy with the end result.
I think this is a classic picture of the River Thames on a sunny day. I probably don’t need to tell you this, but from right to left that’s the bulge of City Hall just visible right at the edge with HMS Belfast dominating the foreground and the amazing Tower Bridge in the background (just to give you a contrast, here’s a black and white image I took from Tower Bridge a few months ago).
Although I am fond of this image, I would have to concede it gets zero points for originality. I was one of many, many people on London Bridge taking pictures of exactly the same scene!
If you want the detail, here it is. The image was taken using a 18mm-200mm lens and the focal length was 91mm, aperture f7.1, ISO 100 and shutter speed 1/200 sec.
While I have your attention, please don’t forget you can enter the #LoveCaptured competition that’s being run by relationship website eHarmony. Taking part is really easy, there are some great prizes on offer and I am one of the judges. Read all about it here (and no, you don’t need to use eHarmony to participate).
As I usually do on a Sunday, I have added this image to the #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the brilliant @Photalife blog. Click on the badge below to visit the linky.
14 thoughts on “The River Thames on a sunny day”
Wow, there’s so much to see! It might get zero points for originality, but it’s still a great photo and one I would have been very pleased to have taken!
Indeed, zero points for originality but I can stare at it all day long.
I always think it looks prettier in the sunshine. Great photo! #mysundayphoto
London looks then times better in the sunshine I think. Thanks for commenting.
I agree, an iconic image of London. I’m always amazed by how busy the Thames is. Not sure why. #MySundayPhoto
The Thames is always mega busty isn’t it? Glad you liked the shot.
I never tire of this view – and I think that there is always something different to see. There is something about London in the sunshine 🙂
The Thames never looks the same two days running does it? the tide always differs and always different river craft travelling along it.
This is still one of my favourite views of London. It’s the first thing I see when I get to London
Thank you for linking up
You clearly travel into London Bridge then? It is a marvellous view isn’t it?
Such a lovely view, I always love the look of the Thames, but I am still yet to visit, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
Hope you get to visit on a sunny day and see the Thames like this one day Clio.
Lovely photo and joined the eharmony comp too! #mysundayphoto
Glad to hear it Merlinda. Very best of luck in the competition.