Brunch with Battutah
London Eye cabins
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 4 March 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
The cabins of the London Eye go through a complete revolution once every half hour. (See yesterday's photo for a more complete look at the London Eye observation wheel.)
In the background on the other side of the Thames River is the Royal Horseguards Hotel. It took me a lot of research on the internet to find out the name of that building. I think London must have one of the best police forces in the world. But I was surprised when I asked two community police officers the name of that structure and they didn't know. It looked so beautiful and historical that I thought it would be well-known. Perhaps London just has too much which is beautiful and historical.
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
What a great ride. I bet there are some great views from up there.
4 Mar 2008 5:42am
@Oswegan: 25-mile views. Many thanks, O.
dpm from Malé, Maldives
London eye and the Royal Horseguards Hotel
very nice composition
4 Mar 2008 5:53am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
givethemhell from Germany
The contrast between old and new is stunnning, Michael. You caught it very well in this photo, modern technology and a historical building in the background.
As a police-hater I may ask though: What's so great about the London Police? Police is police, the whole world over. Better to stay away from them, if possible!
4 Mar 2008 5:55am
@givethemhell: I think the London police have a reputation for being helpful and rather mild. I like your old/new observation, Eva. Many thanks.
e. from New York, NY, United States
This is awesome! I would love to see London from that high up. :)
4 Mar 2008 6:08am
@e.: I'm sure you will. Thank you, e.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
great contrasting shot of the contemporary-traditional. You're right, London has so many interesting places. I visit about 3 or 4 times a year and never tire of the experience (even when working!), it gets even more interesting the more you explore the non-tourist parts. You'll have to go back!
4 Mar 2008 6:28am
@Rhys: Thanks, Rhys. There is just so much to discover there.
rain girl from Delhi, India
"Royal Horseguards Hotel" looks elegant in the background. So mesmersing.you feel like walking inisde it...
4 Mar 2008 7:12am
@rain girl: That's what I thought too. Thank you, rain girl.
Dara from Irvine, United States
its good to see the beauty of London from the sky, I saw London for the first time when I came from Iran, it was 4 or 4:30 pm, and we had to make some rolling to have the right time to land , and it was beyond my expectation, i loved this city and now you remind me that I should see it again from a very high point to see the beauty of this city.
4 Mar 2008 7:19am
@Dara: Thanks, Dara. That's a great comment.
@Saeed: thank you, Saeed.
@Marta: Thank you, Marta.
@martie: Thank you, Martie. Good observation.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Excellent shot... like your composition, well done!
4 Mar 2008 11:12am
@Ina: Many thanks, Ina.
@tilala: Néanmoins, merci du commentaire.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
I agree, it's a very good composition. Good use of big zoom lens. It's quite a difference for the light from yesterday's post , was it taken on the same day?
4 Mar 2008 11:51am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks, Wolfgang. It was taken on the same day but earlier.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I'd love to be in that eye, in that stupendous castle and I love how you framed by the steel stairs and the trees to the right
4 Mar 2008 12:30pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. Great comment. Surprisingly, the place that looks like a castle is actually just a hotel.
@MJ: Thank you so much, MJ.
@jelb: Merci, jelb.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
@Paola Veneziani: Grazie, Paola.
Hoopand from Tehran, Iran
new and old/ modern and classic/ glass and stone/ nice one!
4 Mar 2008 2:52pm
@Hoopand: Thank you Hoopand.
@Dawn Sutherland: Thank you, Dawn.
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
great composition!! the light is very nice!
4 Mar 2008 3:38pm
@Elisa: Many thanks, Elisa.
iVahid from Norway
Hey man! Very well composed! One of the best shots of London Eye I've ever seen!
4 Mar 2008 3:46pm
@iVahid: Thank you, iVahid. That's an uplifting comment.
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Great composition. London eye and a beautiful scene of the old city. Wonderfully done.
4 Mar 2008 4:12pm
@Reza: Thanks so much, Reza.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
clear day, clear crisp picture to match! great going!
4 Mar 2008 4:30pm
@Photographs by M.E.: A kind comment. Thank you, M.E.
@Harald: Thank you, Herald.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Definitely the old and new perspective... Nicely done, Michael. I really like the colour of the trees against the bone colour of that building.
4 Mar 2008 6:22pm
@amy: Thank you, Amy.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Interesting composition where there's the combination of the "old" with the "new." Great capture!
4 Mar 2008 6:24pm
@Steven: Thank you very much, Steven.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
La composition est agréable ainsi que les couleurs. Cette grande roue est vraiment super pour découvrir Londres vu d'en haut, je l'ai prise il y a peu de temps et j'étais ravie. Ils ont eu raison de ne pas la démonter après le passage à l'an 2000 puisqu'elle a été construite pour cette occasion.
C'est vrai que Londres est une ville riche (comme Paris d'ailleurs) en monuments et sites historiques mais c'est surtout une ville à l'ambiance extraordinaire et qui "bouge" beaucoup.
4 Mar 2008 6:29pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn. Votre commentaire est très pensif.
@Ana Lúcia: Many thanks.
@yiannis krikis: Thanks so much, Yiannis.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Sometimes a photo is just awesome. This is one of those times.
4 Mar 2008 7:51pm
@Viewfinder: Can't ask for a better comment than that. Thank you, VF.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Wow! This shot is spectacular!!! Love the contrast of new and old!!
4 Mar 2008 8:51pm
@Craiger: thank you, Craiger.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderful composition Michael, I love the way you've combined the rounded shapes of the pods, wheel and staircase with more angular shapes of the magnificent old hotel. A brilliant shot.
4 Mar 2008 9:03pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. I appreciate that.
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Wonderful composition. I like the contrast past/future!
4 Mar 2008 10:27pm
@standley: Thanks so much, Standley.
@pLusOne: Many thanks, P1.
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael.
@Nick: Thank you, Nick.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
the buildings look beautiful alright!And this is brilliant shot encapsulating architecture and entertainment of different eras,wonderful!As if your image travelled through time and space!:)
5 Mar 2008 1:48am
@tyan: An interesting way of putting it. Thank you, Tyan.
michelle from peoria, United States
another fantastic shot mike! wow that is a hotel? beautiful i am jeaolous
5 Mar 2008 3:04am
@michelle: Thanks, Michelle. I like your comment.
@Rags: They really do. Thank you, Rags.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Very inspired the inclusion of both new and old in this shot! I like the way you thought it out!
Well, I have the feeling that wherever you go in this world, tourists tend to know more about one place or another than the locals!
5 Mar 2008 7:37am
@Japanalia: Thanks again, Gabriela. That is a very uplifting comment which I enjoyed very much.
