Here is an image I recently took of The Shard in London. It was a big experiment as I was taking the shot directly into bright sunlight.
I had to take a few pictures, but I think I pulled it off successfully in the end. I like the position of the sun and the way it lit up half the building and left the other half silhouetted.
This isn’t the first time The Shard has appeared on the pages on this blog (see here and here for instance). I think  this is probably my favourite of all the images I have taken as it is quite dramatic.
In case you want the file information, here it is: ISO was set at 100, shutter speed 1/640 of a second, aperture f16 and focal length 19mm. The picture has also been put through the cross process filter.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time in London recently. You can expect to see a few more images of the capital in the weeks to come.
In case you missed my big announcement earlier in the week, I am a judge in the eHarmony #LoveCaptured2016 competition. This is a well-established photography competition open to everyone. There are several different categories and some great prizes on offer. Taking part is really simple. To find out more, visit this blog post.
As usual on a Sunday, I have linked this post to the magnificent #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the Photalife blog. Click on the badge below to visit the linky.
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49 thoughts on “The Shard, on a sunny day.”
I think you have pull it off excellent photo #mysundayphoto
Thanks Nigel. I am quite fond of this pic, I won’t deny it.
It’s a brilliant photo! The Shard is such a stunning building and I love looking at it in different ways. I look forward to more of your London photos in the coming weeks.
I’m not sure my other London pics will quite live up to this one. It is an image I’m very fond of! Glad you like it.
Oh wow that is an incredible photo. I love the way it looks like the clouds are circling the top!
It does look a bit like they’re circling at the top doesn’t it? Thanks for your comment.
It works brilliantly, an amazing building to shoot too #MySundayPhoto
Thanks Mary, it is one of my favourite pictures.
This is a brilliant capture I love how you’ve captured the light and shade #mysundayphoto the competition sounds interesting!
Think I may have taken the shot at just the correct time of day.
Hi! Nice capture. It’s first time for me to see the Shard. Thanks for sharing.
Delighted to be the one to introduce you to the Shard. it is a great building.
Such a great capture, I love the angle and the sunlight #MySundayPhoto
Thakns Keri-Ann, I’m pleased with the end result.
The light and reflection is amazing such a great shot x
The mix of light and reflection and the shade make the pic for me also. thanks for commenting.
I really think this photo is a success. The reflections in the Shard are perfect. What a great capture.
Thanks Victoria, glad you like the shot. One of my better images if I can be forgiven for saying so.
Love the way the top is disappearing into the clouds #MySundayPhoto
Yes, that was one aspect that appealed to me also.
It’s a great photo, it caught my eye amongst the others. I do like the light and the reflections in the glass #MySundayPhoto
Even if I say so myself, it is one of my better pictures. Delighted to hear you liked it.
I like it, it’s got a proper retro feel about it even though the Shard is obviously new. I’m glad you’re pleased with it. #MySundayPhoto
Thanks Tara, the picture has certainly been popular with my readers.
Excellent shot of The Shard! I can never seem to get it angled properly but you did a great job. 🙂 #mysundayphoto
Thanks Manny. It is a magnificent photographic subject but getting it lined up with no visual clutter is tricky.
Great shard picture. After seeing the shard so many times im never that impressed with it but this pic makes it look impressive again 🙂
Very kind of you to say so. I wasn’t impressed with the Shard when it was being built but it grew on me.
Brilliant, I see it daily (in fact I can see it from my office window) but rarely manage to snap it without a crane in the picture! #MySundayPhoto
Oh I’ve had the problem in the past. No cranes on this occasion thankfully.
Such a great photo! I love it! Beautiful x
Thakns Kim, delighted you liked the picture.
Ah I was wondering if you had used a filter. It is a very dramatic picture, it is nice to see it in colour too, I seem to have seen it in black and white a lot lately. A great capture x
I’ve photographed it in black and white in the past. This time, however, the light was just too alluring.
It looks great into the sunlight, I love the silhouette effect and that lovely sun ball at the top
Yes, I positioned the shot to capture the ball of sunlight just like that. Glad you like it.
This is amazing. Very well done. The Shard is a favourite of mine
Thank you for linking up
High praise indeed from a geezer who knows his photography! Thanks Darren.
What a brilliant capture of The Shard. I did try to capture it before but it didn’t make it to my blog. 😉
Yes, I know what you mean. I have plenty of reject images as it happens. Better luck next time.
I can really feel the warmth from the photo =) #mysundayphoto
Oh yes, it was a very warm day.
We were up in the building just last week. I have yet to edit my picture but it was a great experience
Mollyxxx
On the viewing platform? Wow, I’d love to go up there myself.
Great shot and composition John.
I’ve never seen The Shard in real life, so maybe it’s time I took a little trip!
Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a great week.
Thanks Denise. I was suspicious of the Shard when it was being built. On completion, however, I have to say it make a great addition to the London skyline.
I think the Shard is such a stunning building (and I know some of the team who built it, so I have a lot of respect for the building itself, quite a feat!). Fabulous image, it’s a building that just asks to be photographed isn’t it? And, this shot certainly does it justice x
That’s a great shot – love the way the Shard is partly silhouetted 🙂
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