Brunch with Battutah
London Eye and Jubilee Gardens
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.
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States
Can't wait to see what else you captured while on that tour.
3 Mar 2008 5:17am
@Dawn Sutherland: A nice comment. thank you.
e. from New York, NY, United States
What a beautiful scene. The green is wonderful.
3 Mar 2008 5:59am
@e.: Thank you, e. I like your comment.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Oh, this is gorgeous! Image the views from that Eye -- must be fantastic. Enjoy your water tour.
3 Mar 2008 6:11am
@martie: Thank you, Martie. The amphibious tour was fun.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
Rags from Plano, United States
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 6:21am
@Rags: Nice analysis. thanks, Rags.
givethemhell from Germany
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 6:35am
@givethemhell: London is an endlessly fascinating city. Thank you, Eva.
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
@Dara: Many thanks, Dara.
@Ana Lúcia: thank you.
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
amarjit from hoshiarpur, India
it is like bug is watching the cycle's tyre ... liked it // wonderful
3 Mar 2008 9:15am
@amarjit: Interesting comment. thank you.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
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 9:37am
@ManuelaR: Thank you, Manuela. Happy to hear you like London too.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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 9:39am
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. It's the old and new together.
@Ina: Many thanks, Ina.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
a clear photo ans the pormenor of the two women. Great
3 Mar 2008 12:04pm
@Teresa Durães: Many thanks, Teresa.
@Magali Deval: Thank you, Magali.
MJ from Delaware, United States
Great shot... I only got to see it from a distance... was it fantastic?????
3 Mar 2008 12:54pm
@MJ: Up close phenomenal. thank you, MJ.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
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 1:10pm
@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.
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
It seems slanted for some reason... But otherwise, Great shot! and thanks for the trivia!
3 Mar 2008 1:22pm
@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.
@rain girl: Thanks so much.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
Great composition, the two women in the foreground and Big Ben in the far background make it a hit!
3 Mar 2008 1:53pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Great comment. Thank you, Wolfgang.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
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 3:12pm
@Ron: A really excellent comment. Thank you, Ron.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
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 3:16pm
@tyan: Thanks, Tyan. I agree. Better to wait until the novelty wears off.
@Reza: Thanks, Reza. It's actually quite an elegant monster.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is some huge bicycle. Very cool shot.
3 Mar 2008 4:24pm
@Michael Rawluk: It certainly is. Thank you, Michael.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
@Earth: Yes, it is. Thanks.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
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 6:00pm
@Steven: You're right. Once on, you'd be a virtual prisoner. Thanks, Steven.
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Very nice composition. I like the perspective to Big Ben through the "eye".
3 Mar 2008 8:58pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley.
pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea
cool perspective nice angle!
wanna ride that. :)
3 Mar 2008 9:03pm
@pLusOne: Thank you. Looks like fun doesn't it?
Irwansyah Sk3tchw!nd from Dumai, Indonesia
this photo very excellent because the perspective very good.
REGARDS FROM INDONESIA
4 Mar 2008 1:06am
@Irwansyah Sk3tchw!nd: Thank you very much.
@Will: Many thanks, Will.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Big Ben ain't so big... Holy cow that thing is HUGE!! Excellent comp on this one Michael.
4 Mar 2008 2:42am
@amy: A fun comment. Thanks, Amy.
@michelle: Thanks so much, Michelle. Nice to hear from you.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
that's huge! the 2 people walking gave me a sense of scale!
4 Mar 2008 4:31pm
@Photographs by M.E.: It is a monstrous wheel. Thanks again.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
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 7:31am
@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.
@alla: Odd is not bad. Thank you, Alla.
