Shard opening ceremony - London.

marcusrichphotomarcusrichphoto Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
edited July 7, 2012 in Landscapes
The Shard's opening ceremony ended with a laser light show that lit up London. Twelve lasers and 30 searchlights lit up the night sky, to celebrate the external completion of The Shard - Europe's tallest building (for now anyway).

I got there nice and early, to secure a decent spot to shoot from, but as time went on, I had to fend off many a drunken person, to ensure my tripod wasn't bumped. Keeping the camera steady, for 15-30 second exposures wasn't at all easy.

Lots of people left feeling let down and disappointed by the event, I guess they were expecting fireworks and huge explosions.

Here are a few photographs from the event, I think I captured some pretty decent images, what do you guys think?

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4.

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Marcus.

He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!

My website: http://www.marcusrichphotography.com

Comments

  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2012
    Like number one the most. I would like to see a close up image of the new building to a feeling of its height. Where is this in London?

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • marcusrichphotomarcusrichphoto Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2012
    Hi Phil, thanks for your comment.

    The picture was taken on Embankment, just over the river from the South Bank.

    Maybe this picture will give you a better sense of how high (308 meters) it is on the London landscape...

    i-nKT3whP-L.jpg
    Marcus.

    He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!

    My website: http://www.marcusrichphotography.com
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2012
    marcusrichphoto wrote: »
    Hi Phil, thanks for your comment.

    The picture was taken on Embankment, just over the river from the South Bank.

    Maybe this picture will give you a better sense of how high (308 meters) it is on the London landscape...

    i-nKT3whP-L.jpg

    That it does - good shot.

    I forgotten that it has been about 7 or 8 years since I been in London. Beautiful city. Certainly one of my favorite international cities.

    I note that you are a CAD tech. I suppose that supports your interest in architecture photography?

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • marcusrichphotomarcusrichphoto Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2012
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    That it does - good shot.

    I forgotten that it has been about 7 or 8 years since I been in London. Beautiful city. Certainly one of my favorite international cities.

    Phil

    Thanks Phil.

    London is a great place to visit right now, the Olympics are just 20 days away, so there's lots of things going on.
    Marcus.

    He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!

    My website: http://www.marcusrichphotography.com
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