Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 3 March 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Above us, the London Eye levitates like an optical illusion 439 feet over surrounding Jubilee Gardens. The British-Airways-built structure is the tallest observation wheel in the world. It differs from a Ferris wheel because it revolves very slowly, only once every half hour allowing tourists a 25-mile view in all directions. I am frittering away time waiting for the start of my amphibious excursion of the streets and waterways of the British capital aboard London Duck Tours.
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very nice shot. great composition & useful information.
3 Mar 2008 12:16am
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
Can't wait to see what else you captured while on that tour.
3 Mar 2008 12:17am
@Dawn Sutherland: A nice comment. thank you.
What a beautiful scene. The green is wonderful.
3 Mar 2008 12:59am
@e.: Thank you, e. I like your comment.
Oh, this is gorgeous! Image the views from that Eye -- must be fantastic. Enjoy your water tour.
3 Mar 2008 1:11am
@martie: Thank you, Martie. The amphibious tour was fun.
great shot!! enjoy the tour!!
3 Mar 2008 1:18am
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
interesting structure. I love the image you took. it is well composed. The addition of the two ladies adds perspective to the shot.
3 Mar 2008 1:21am
@Rags: Nice analysis. thanks, Rags.
Oh, London, I love it! Seeing Big Ben in the background of your beautiful photo reminds me of the time when I lived and worked in London for a year. That was in 1973.
3 Mar 2008 1:35am
@givethemhell: London is an endlessly fascinating city. Thank you, Eva.
An awesome sight!
3 Mar 2008 3:06am
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
nice perspective
3 Mar 2008 3:15am
@Dara: Many thanks, Dara.
I like the composition here. Good job.
3 Mar 2008 3:59am
@Ana Lúcia: thank you.
colors are wonderful
3 Mar 2008 4:00am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
it is like bug is watching the cycle's tyre ... liked it // wonderful
3 Mar 2008 4:15am
@amarjit: Interesting comment. thank you.
I love London too. I lived there for a year or so in 1979 and have fond memories of the country and people. Enjoy your time there ;) The 2 ladies really give the correct relation to the overall composition.
3 Mar 2008 4:37am
@ManuelaR: Thank you, Manuela. Happy to hear you like London too.
A great composition Michael, I like the way you have got Big Ben and the Eye together in this shot. A great image.
3 Mar 2008 4:39am
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. It's the old and new together.
Excellent! Well done!
3 Mar 2008 4:55am
@Ina: Many thanks, Ina.
Excellent shot. Great composition!
3 Mar 2008 5:41am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
a clear photo ans the pormenor of the two women. Great
3 Mar 2008 7:04am
@Teresa Durães: Many thanks, Teresa.
very interesting contrast.
3 Mar 2008 7:46am
@Magali Deval: Thank you, Magali.
Great shot... I only got to see it from a distance... was it fantastic?????
3 Mar 2008 7:54am
@MJ: Up close phenomenal. thank you, MJ.
Your photos always take me to a new place, and that's very special, I'm so enthralled that I forget to mention what a litterary wonder you are...You really write well. You should do it professionally if you're not doing it already ;)
3 Mar 2008 8:10am
@Lorraine: Your comment is very uplifting as usual, Lorraine, and I thank you. In a very small way, I'm writing professionally, mainly for newspaper travel sections. Perhaps one day that will blossom into something even more enjoyable. I detect a gift with words in you as well.
It seems slanted for some reason... But otherwise, Great shot! and thanks for the trivia!
3 Mar 2008 8:22am
@Koushiro: I find the slant adds interest. Part of the joy of photography is that things don't have to be straight up and down and you can tilt them where you want. Thanks for the comment.
lovely shot..... :)
3 Mar 2008 8:35am
@rain girl: Thanks so much.
Great composition, the two women in the foreground and Big Ben in the far background make it a hit!
3 Mar 2008 8:53am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Great comment. Thank you, Wolfgang.
You've chosen to photograph the Eye from a perspective I've never seen before – what a lovely setting Jubilee Gardens provides. And because you provided me with a new view I'm amazed by the suspension and mechanics of its elegant design. Thanks, Michael!
3 Mar 2008 10:12am
@Ron: A really excellent comment. Thank you, Ron.
this is a very nice view.My country recently just build the Singapore Flyer and i am looking forward to ride in it one of these days,after the novelty wears off the the crowds dissipate;)
3 Mar 2008 10:16am
@tyan: Thanks, Tyan. I agree. Better to wait until the novelty wears off.
I gotta see this monster someday ;)
3 Mar 2008 10:33am
@Reza: Thanks, Reza. It's actually quite an elegant monster.
That is some huge bicycle. Very cool shot.
3 Mar 2008 11:24am
@Michael Rawluk: It certainly is. Thank you, Michael.
I like the composition very much
3 Mar 2008 12:26pm
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
is this the wheel of fortune?
3 Mar 2008 12:43pm
@Earth: Yes, it is. Thanks.
Beautiful capture and I love how it is so daunting in comparison to Big Ben. Definitely a nice perspective. Make sure you don't have to go to the bathroi=om before you get on!
3 Mar 2008 1:00pm
@Steven: You're right. Once on, you'd be a virtual prisoner. Thanks, Steven.
Very nice composition. I like the perspective to Big Ben through the "eye".
3 Mar 2008 3:58pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley.
cool perspective nice angle! wanna ride that. :)
3 Mar 2008 4:03pm
@pLusOne: Thank you. Looks like fun doesn't it?
this photo very excellent because the perspective very good.
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3 Mar 2008 8:06pm
@Irwansyah Sk3tchw!nd: Thank you very much.
wonderful capture...love the colors:)
3 Mar 2008 8:43pm
@Will: Many thanks, Will.
Big Ben ain't so big... Holy cow that thing is HUGE!! Excellent comp on this one Michael.
3 Mar 2008 9:42pm
@amy: A fun comment. Thanks, Amy.
oh my head head is spining wonderful shot
3 Mar 2008 10:03pm
@michelle: Thanks so much, Michelle. Nice to hear from you.
that's huge! the 2 people walking gave me a sense of scale!
4 Mar 2008 11:31am
@Photographs by M.E.: It is a monstrous wheel. Thanks again.
A very beautiful angle, Michael! You managed not only to show the Big Eye, but also to include a bit of the background, with Big Ben so clearly rising above other buildings. And the presence of the two women makes manifest the popularity of the location! Though it is such a modern shape, it works well with its surroundings, it does not disturb the eye that much and it is a bonus for tourists when it comes to views of ensemble. I spent only two days and a half in London, in 1987, but the first impression was unfortunately bad and I remained with it.I'm sure I need another visit to find out more about the beauties of this metropolis.
5 Mar 2008 2:31am
@Japanalia: Thanks, Gabriela. I had a bad impression of London at first too because of the smell and daunting appearance of the Underground as well as the speed and noise of traffic. But i think the city grows on you the more you get to know it.
I like the composition. It looks odd. :)
5 Mar 2008 9:13am
@alla: Odd is not bad. Thank you, Alla.
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