Tower Bridge Classic View Photo

Photographer’s Note

Classic Night View of Tower Bridge at 22:30 GMT.

Just a few minutes before this picture was taken I walked over Tower Bridge. Then suddenly the traffic flowing over the bridge was stoped and after a while the bridge bascules started to lift.
It took a while until the bascules were fully lifted giving me time to take this picture and see the long tourist boat crossing underneath the bridge.

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rintile (72) 2006-12-07 18:12 [Comment]

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james-r (672) 2006-12-07 18:38

IIt is very hard tio take an image of such a well-known landmark and make it worth a comment. But I think you've done that, so congratulations!

Having the bascules (a new word for me, thanks!) open makes this image, lifts it a few levels.

Well composed, good reflections, nice sharpness - a job well done.

jaywalker (12190) 2006-12-08 2:59

Hi Wolf, This is truely the classic view of the tower bridge, however you have posted a well composed photo especially with the bridge raised, only one thing it is a little dark at the top but it is still an inpresive photo of this great London land mark, kind regards Wilson.

sarahnatalie (693) 2006-12-11 21:58

Wow! And I thought my Tower Bridge photo was nice! This is very beautiful and a nice tribute to a very well-photographed place. I find it hard to get good night shots, but you've done an excellent job here. Nice composition.
Sarah

Bergenphotos (579) 2009-08-16 7:40

Hi, Wolf!
You have some great night images from London in your gallery. I have never been there myself, but seen a lot of photos from this bridge. Not many of them had captured this moment when the bridge is pulled up. It's a nice POV and a great sharpness on the bridge. The reflections in the Thames are also nice.

Fredrik