Here’s a photograph I took on Friday. It was a glorious Sunny afternoon in London and I had just taken part in a fascinating panel session called Childcare Utopia at the Women of the World Festival.
The photograph was taken from underneath Waterloo Bridge. Look in the top left and you’ll see part of the bridge has snuck into the frame.
I thought it gave an alternative view of the London Eye. I also thought the street lights, concrete buildings, bus stop etc. made it an edgy street scene. The late afternoon sun flaring in at the top right also added to the picture.
If I’m honest, I’m in two minds about the picture. I can’t decide if it’s a good shot, or the kind of image I’d have taken when I was 16 and flounced off declaring it was a work of art. I’m minded to go with the former, but what do you think? Regardless, the technical details are as follows: ISO 100, aperture f11, focal length 35mm and shutter speed 1/400sec.
For those interested in such things, I will be returning to the Women of the World Festival later today (Sunday) to participate in another panel session. This one will focus on the reasons men don’t do as much housework as women and will be chaired by none other than Laura Bates of the Everyday Sexism Project.
As is my habit on a Sunday, I have linked this image to the #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the marvelous Photalife blog. Click on the badge for more.
19 thoughts on “An alternative Waterloo Sunset”
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I think it’s a very good shot – there’s so much to take in.
Good luck for later!
Glad you liked it Sarah. There is a lot to take in isn’t there?
I like it, It’s a unique view of the eye that you wouldn’t normally see
Thank you for linking up
It is a different perspective isn’t it? Thanks for hosting #MySUndayPhoto.
I like it – there is a lot to take it. I wonder what it would look like in black and white? Hope you have another great day at the Womens Festival. #MySundayPhoto
You know I tried flipping it to B&W and I wasn’t convinced it worked as well. Thanks for commenting.
It’s a good shot, John. The lighting is just perfect and it’s a slightly different angle on a very familiar subject.
That was part of the appeal Tim, a different angle on a popular photographic subject.
I love it, it is a very unique view but a very Beautiful one, and I love the sun peeping in, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
I confess I framed it to get the sun in that very spot. Glad you liked the shot Clio.
I much prefer this perspective than one of the usual tourist shops. You get a real feel on how the Eye is now part of the urban landscape.
Thanks Kriss, glad you liked the shot.
I really like it, I think its really interesting and there is so much in the shot. It makes me want to go see the eye for myself!
I hope you do get to see the London Eye for yourself. Just don’t look at it face on though, go down the back streets.
It’s a beautiful shot and definitely different. There’s that usual spot where everyone goes isn’t there? We’ve done it too 🙂
Oh yes, I know the spot you mean. Or on Westminster Bridge.
I like it – it’s a different angle to see the London Eye from and I love the sun’s rays at the top of the Royal Festival Hall.
I positioned it very carefully to get the sun in that very spot Louise. Glad you liked it.