Eerie…
This is St Pauls Cathedral in London. The view from the front is well known around the world and it’s one of London’s most famous landmarks with many books written about it’s history. I love the architecture of old Cathedrals but St Pauls doesn’t really fit into the Norman or Gothic styles you normally find around England being much younger. However I still wanted to visit to photograph it. Unfortunately I was politely informed that photography was no longer allowed inside. Perhaps if I’d been trying to sneak a mobile phone or a compact in I’d have stood a chance but no way with a tripod! There were no limitations on the outside though and while the most recognisable shots are from the front I knew there were other viewpoints. I had to wait quite a while to get a shot without loads of tourists in but I think it was worth the wait. Eerie for me is practically always black and white and that was the feel I was going for in this shot. I even used an unsuspecting tourist to create a ghost – can you spot her?
I’d been itching to visit for a ground shot ever since I photographed the landmark from almost 400ft up giving rise to the image below. I shall have to plan and plot my next foray now hehe…
Both of these shots are available to buy as prints. Just click on the image…
London Skyline : Fairy Tale London
WOW I have so much I could tell you all about this shoot, I hardly know where to begin! OK so I guess the beginning would be a good place. Well, after the Google+ London Street Art Photowalk I was asked if I would be interested in a skyline shoot. Naturally I said yes and after lots of waiting, signing legal disclaimers etc, we were eventually granted access to the roof of one of the tallest towers in London. So along with a few other photographers I found myself almost 400ft above London watching the sun set through my lens.
Fairy Tale London
What a view! There are not many views that leave me speechless but this certainly did. This shot is looking towards Blackfriars and St Pauls. I’ll be posting more shots from this shoot I’m sure but just wanted to share this one with you before the working week claims all my time once more.