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A wander around Oslo in Norway before we went home. Not a cheap place to park the car, eat or drink.....
When I say sky scraper I mean it in the true sense of the word. The 309 metre (1,014 ft) high Shard, the tallest building in London, really does look as if its tip is tearing a hole in the cloud base.
Despite being partially hidden from view it still towers above everything around it. I'm planning on going up it at some point to take advantage of the fantastic views it offers. As far as I'm aware it's a 'behind glass' experience and you cant actually shoot outside. Anyone know?
This shot was taken from Tower Bridge; it's a handy location to shoot the south bank of the River Thames even if the heavy traffic can make it vibrate somewhat. You just have to pick your moment especially if you're on the centre section.
Most of the buildings you can see, with the exception of the Shard and Guy's Hospital next to it, are part of prestigious More London Estates development. They include City Hall, (the bulbous shaped building far left) a sunken amphitheatre called The Scoop (neon blue area), office blocks, shops, restaurants, cafes, and a pedestrianised area containing open-air sculptures and water features. To the right of the shot is the light cruiser HMS Belfast and London Bridge.
Best viewed large.
7 exposure, tripod mounted hdr +3 to -3. pp in adobe camera raw, photomatix, & photoshop with various topaz plugins. Nikon D700 with 24-70 f2.8, @ 31mm, f9, ISO 800, exposure 0.4 - 25 sec's.
Berlin, Germany
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