A day's end, a photo from London, England

Photographer's Note

Houses of Parliament, London

The business of Parliament takes place in two places, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Parliament exists to challenge the work of government, approve new laws and debate government policy and current issues.

Westminster Hall is a striking building and is officially a royal palace. Standing on the banks of the river Thames the Parliamentary buildings hold many important historical stories, most famously Guy Fawkes.

Big Ben towers 96 metres high in the sky overlooking Westminster and is open for tours for UK residents who have made arrangements with their MP. Unfortunately overseas visitors cannot climb the 393 steps to the top.

Opening Times
July/August:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat - 9.15am-4.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday - 1.15-4.30pm

September:
Mon, Fri, Sat - 9.15am-4.30pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs - 1.15-4.30pm
Ticket Prices
Adults - £12
Family - £30
Students - £8
OAP - £8
Children 5-16yrs - £5
Under 5yrs - FREE

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snunney (67254) 2011-02-28 2:04

Hello Csaba,
A very pleasing composition that exudes peace and quite. The silhouetted buildings look splendid against the evening sky complete with the lovely puffy skies. Nice to view.

Ricx (13435) 2011-02-28 2:14

Hi Csaba, an excellent caoture of the Houses of Parliment and Big Ben. The dark frame enhances the dark silhouette.. very well done congrats Rich

bona (10132) 2011-02-28 5:25

The famous Big Ben clock and the Parlament. A nice counter-light photo. Do you know why the clock has his name?
Your photo is a certain peace, I like this mood.
Thanks
Andre

Sergiom (39148) 2011-02-28 5:51

Bonjour Csaba

Le parlement est magnifique en ombres chinoises. Cette architecture mérite d'être vue sous tous les angles et à toutes les heures du jour et de la fin de journée.

Amicalement

Serge

timecapturer (30256) 2011-02-28 6:50

Hi Csaba
clever silhouette of the Palace Of Westminster, its majesty stands out proudly in your shot. Looks like a comet in the sky. Love the way that you have used just enough light to bring out the clock face of Big Ben and also Westminster Abbey. Clever image.

Brian
Sorry Csaba - run out of smiley faces again.

serp2000 (29158) 2011-02-28 7:25

Great! I love this photo, good siluettes of buildings, wonderful architecture. And nice weather, you are happy man. No rain, no smogg.
Good frame makes the interesting postcard. TFS!
Serghei

vasilpro (40172) 2011-02-28 11:41

Hello Csaba,
Wonderful composition, excellent POV, beautiful classic building of Parliament with a great architecture, very good light management and contrast, lovely color tones.
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

Budapestman (82620) 2011-02-28 15:11

Szia Csaba!
Általában az oldalról és szemből érkező fények nem tesznek jót a fotóknak, itt viszont látványosan kiemelik az épület karakterisztikus formáit. Talán picit több levegőt hagytam volna az óratoronynak, de a látvány hatásos így is, elegáns fotó.
Más. Kadhafi története csúnya végjátékához közeledik.... most lesz csak igazi bajban, hogy elzárták pénzforrásait, így gyorsan elfordulnak tőle fizetett zsoldosai, "politikusai" és a könnyen szerzett barátok is.... az egészségére felügyelő nővér már hazautazott... szegény, most hogy találja meg a nyugtatóit? :)
Láttam WS változatodat, hát, hová lettek az aranyló fények? ... alig hagytál valamit a naplementéből, inkább kora délutáni fotónak tűnik ... :)
Kellemes estét/aranyló fényeket!
Gyuri

adramad (27548) 2011-03-02 2:22

Hi Csaba.
A wonderful backlight that very clear mark the beautiful shapes of the towers of Parliament. The sky has beautiful colors, the bright light on the water of the river gives a nice touch to the picture.
Good management of light and a beautiful natural color.
Best regards.
Luis.

vrabieionut (2189) 2011-03-04 7:45

Hi Csaba

I really like
Very good information, the picture is perfect!

Cheers,
Ionut