Photographer's Note
The Palace of Westminster features three main towers. Of these, the largest and tallest is the 98.5-metre (323 ft) Victoria Tower, which occupies the south-western corner of the Palace. The Victoria Tower was re-designed several times, and its height increased progressively. Upon its completion in 1858, it was the tallest secular building in the world.
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom—the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the heart of the London borough of the City of Westminster, close to the historic Westminster Abbey and the government buildings of Whitehall and Downing Street. The name may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex most of which was destroyed in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today; it has retained its original style and status as a royal residence for ceremonial purposes.
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(117241) 2011-07-04 5:16
Bonjour Chris,
Un très beau point de vue sur la tour Victoria. Toute cette belle lumière semble faire exploser les détails sur un beau fond de ciel bleu.
Amicalement
Serge
snunney
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(130967) 2011-07-04 5:49
Hello Chris,
Not a point of view we often see. A superb capture of this lovely Neo-Gothic architecture. The lovely blue sky sets off the golden tones of the stonework to great effect. First class technical presentation.
besnard
(59196) 2011-07-04 9:46
Bonjour Chris
Un bonne prise de cesuprbe palais bien cadré et mis en valeur par une bonne luminosité.
Meci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole
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(20764) 2011-07-04 12:50
Hi Chris,
A nice POV on this wonderful palace. You really needed a ultra wide angle to put it all in the photo ! Nice colours and light too.
Regards,
Olivier
emka
(158030) 2011-07-04 23:39
Hi Chris,
Impressive view of Westminster, You found excellent POV here to show its grandeur. Fantastic colours and stunning sharpness till the farthest places. Superb quality.
Warm regards
Malgo
RhodieIke
(11752) 2011-07-05 1:02
Hi Chris, Super photo of this famous Houses of Parliament,like your angle, great note and presentation,TFS Cheers Iain.
sabermonajati
(11537) 2011-07-05 1:28
hi
wonderful architecture you captured.golden colore is very nice.
regard
saber
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2011-07-06 4:11
Hi my dear Chris, how are you?
A wonderful artistic architecture shot again!
Good selection of low angle and wide focus to strengthen the wide and big object. Marvelous color torne, stable framework and well considerd composition as always!
Thanks for your sharing finest work and have a good day!
Best regards,
Takero from desperate muggy Tokyo,
Crispilandia
(846) 2011-07-06 14:47
Hi Chris!
It's a perfect POV for this tower, different than we use to see!A great light and contrasts between the illuminate tower and the sky, a superb shot!
Have a nice week!
Cris
PaulVDV
(62846) 2011-07-06 14:55
Hello Chris,
A view of the Palace of Westminster we don't see that often.
The light is beautiful and the yellow golden colour of the palace makes it stand out wonderfully against
that blue sky.
Best regards, Paul
finlay
(1585) 2011-07-07 1:22
Chris
A very good choice of pov showing two sides of the building both of which are well lit thus bringing out golden tones in the stonework. Contrasts well with the strong blue sky.
Finlay.
Charo
(51290) 2011-07-07 16:28
Hello Chris,
The prospect of the palace is great, you've captured a splendid way, giving good idea of its dimensions and its fantastic architecture.
Excellent detail and color contrast.
Best wishes,
Charo
Silvio1953
(221463) 2011-07-08 5:53
Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic architecture, wonderful POV, splendid light and beautiful natural colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
siudzi
(34141) 2011-07-10 4:23
Hi Chris,
A really good shot of the Palace of Westminster with a clear blue sky! Love the golden tones and soft light on that architecture. Well executed.
TFS
Cheers, Malgorzata
mkamionka
(74311) 2011-07-12 1:57
Hi Chris,
this is one of the most photogrpahed buildings in London and yet I think nobody really shows a photo from this corner. So in spite of this building being so famous I did not recognized it at first sight.
Very attractive angle and amazing wetaher which also makes the London hard to recognize :)
Great yellow-blue tones.
Very well done,
M
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- Date Taken: 2011-03-27
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arquitectura
- Camera: Pentax K200D, Tamron 10-24 f/3.5-4.5, ISO 400, Hoya Cir. Polarizer 58 mm
- Exposição: f/7.1, 1/800 segundos
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- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2011-07-04 5:05
