big ben

© Avril Young

big ben

Uploaded: June 26, 2011

Description

Taken from the London Eye in the UK....late afternoon

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 61.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 26, 2011

This is just wonderful, Avril! I love it! #1388149

Michelle Alton June 26, 2011

Unusual and terrific view of the iconic clock tower, seemingly towering over everything else nearby. #9486156

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 26, 2011

Fabulous comp and scene, Avril. #9486209

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 26, 2011

Fantastic pov and capture Avril! #9486242

Mary K. Robison June 26, 2011

You found a beautiful view of the Tower and its surroundings, Avril. That London Eye must give tourists some amazing scenes to snap as it rotates. This shot is so well composed. Love how the bright daylight is centered in the photo. #9486250

Neal D. Hatcher June 26, 2011

yes to all the above #9486275

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe June 26, 2011

Beautiful comp of this London scene! Well done Avril. #9486301

Gord MacEachern June 26, 2011

Wonderful POV of Ben Avril, I was on the London Eye three years ago now, loved it.
Very well done! #9486536

Ron McEwan June 26, 2011

A place I have always wanted to visit Avril. You sure did a fantastic job on this low light image WTG #9486640

Marijana Fajgl June 26, 2011

Fantastic light and perspective, Avril! Beautiful capture! #9486840

Amy M. Wilson June 26, 2011

Fantastic comp, pov and presentation, Avril!! #9486923

Robert R. Goodman June 26, 2011

Hi Avril,WOW!!What a gorgeous capture my friend.Wonderful image!!!! #9487077

Tiia Vissak June 26, 2011

a cool view! #9487105

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic June 26, 2011

Beautiful composition Avril and from a distinct point of view. It really gives a nice perspective of what surrounds this famous landmark. Very well done! #9487732

John Connolly June 26, 2011

An awesome POV for this remarkable scene Avril! The depth in this image is unbelievable! #9487775

Barbara Waldoch June 26, 2011

Terrific capture, Avril! #9487999

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 26, 2011

Beautiful color, lighting and very unique POV of the tower, Avril!! #9488145

Ellen Hodges June 26, 2011

Super beautiful pov and detail, Avril!! #9488246

Ann Coates level-classic June 26, 2011

Wow, fantastic Avril. #9488416

Carolyn J. Connolly June 27, 2011

Superb capture of this iconic London clock tower, Avril...and I agree with what Heather L said, in that I love how your pov "really gives a nice perspective of what surrounds this famous landmark"!! The view from the London Eye must be expansive and exhilarating!! :o) #9489813

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 27, 2011

OUTSTANDING capture of this iconic tower Avril, VERY well composed and captured!! <>< #9489921

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 28, 2011

I love this image Avril and I am so pleased to see it with a finalist button. Congratulations and good luck. #9560909

Mary Timman July 28, 2011

Awesome view. Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #9560931

Ron McEwan July 28, 2011

Congrats Avril on this beautiful SILER image #9560965

Amy M. Wilson July 28, 2011

Big congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Avril!! #9561096

Ellen Hodges July 28, 2011

Huge congrats and very best luck with this fantastic finalist, Avril!! #9561144

Robert R. Goodman July 28, 2011

Hi Avril.A big congratulations my friend!!! #9561156

Neal D. Hatcher July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist-Best of luck #9561223

Ann Coates level-classic July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist award Avril. #9561469

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist!!! #9561505

Kerry Hill July 28, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist Avril, fabulous capture! #9561816

James Reininger July 28, 2011

Stunning image. Great perspective and colors. #9561861

Mary K. Robison July 28, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, Avril!
Best of luck with this beautiful Finalist next level up! #9562209

Evy Johansen level-classic July 28, 2011

Big congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Avril! Good luck! #9562308

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 29, 2011

Absolutely terrific image, Avril. Huge congratulations. #9562447

Douglas Pignet July 29, 2011

congrats on your finalist...well done #9562607

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful Finalist Avril! Well done! #9562725

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

Huge Congratulations, Avril! #9562842

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 29, 2011

congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!! #9562956

Danny B. Head July 29, 2011

Congrats, Avril on a beautiful finalist! #9562979

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2011

Congratulation on this awesome finalist
Avril and so very well deserved!

jo ann c. #9563457

Marijana Fajgl July 29, 2011

Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Avril! #9563620

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Avril. #9564154

Jyri Vissak July 29, 2011

Congratiulations! Beautiful shot. #9565190

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 29, 2011

gorgeous, congratulations! #9565478

John Connolly July 29, 2011

Huge Congratulations on your finalist award, Avril! I liked this one from the first time I saw it! #9566006

Neal D. Hatcher July 29, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS #9566219

Barbara Waldoch July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Avril, very well done!
#9566717

Phillip R. Connolly July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Avril!! Well deserved award for a great cityscape!!

Phil #9566944

frank w. degenhardt July 30, 2011

What a beautiful view of London and Big Ben. CONGRATULATONS on the FINALIST my friend. Way to go. #9568579

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 30, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Monnie on your wonderful finalist, WTG!! <>< #9569254

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 30, 2011

Sorry Avril, I called you Monnie, UPPPPS!! #9569255

Gerri R. Jones July 30, 2011

Big congrats on this finalist, Avril! That is some special lighting on the Big Ben to really accentuate it's presence!!! #9570648

Avril Young July 31, 2011

Thanks everyone...wow, I was so lucky! #9570796

Renata Gusciora July 31, 2011

Huge congratulations on your fantastic finalist,Avril!!!:-) #9571276

Gregory R. Gaskin July 31, 2011

I love this, didn't ever realize it was a finalist at first glance. Congrats!! #9571824

Merna L. Nobile August 04, 2011

Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile

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