I decided to dive deep into the archives for my shot today. In 2007, I took a 12 day trip to London shortly after I had purchased my very first digital SLR. I took an obscene amount of photographs while I was there, but looking back, I didn’t come away with a whole bunch of what I would now consider ‘keepers’. Obviously, this is to be expected when on one’s first journey with a new piece of equipment…plus it gives me a great excuse to get back to London so I can shoot it properly 😉
Of the good photos I did manage to take while I was there, this is hands down my favourite (even though it is quite a ‘touristy’ shot). The juxtaposition of the ultra modern with the extremely old is something that is present almost anywhere you walk in London, and this shot is no exception. Millennium Bridge set against St. Paul’s Cathedral. Awesomeness.
Love the framing and compression in this shot. What really does it for me are the rich blacks against clean bright whites. Stellar.
Very cool dude!
I think that bridge got destroyed in one of the last few Harry Potter movies. They sure got it re-built fast!
I love the shot though, definitely cool compression like Jesse said.
Great Comp! Really dig this one is B&W. Good stuff bud, this one was worth traveling back into the archives.
Great comp and lighting! Some great work Heath!!
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Awesome shot. Great processing!
Really like the composition and the black and white. Great contrast! Good stuff!
The bridge leads viewers eye right to the cathedral. B&W is so tasteful here too. Glad you dug this shot up 🙂
Terrific composition. I love how the bridge leads to the cathedral. Wonderful lighting as well.
Love this dude, contrast really pops. Definitely should head back to London, I’ll go with you and get the ones I missed too!
Dude, totally love this shot! Great framing and great choice on the B&W treatment!
Great Image Heath! I love the contrast of the new and old. Means it’s a healthy city, and it’s better looking!
Wow, this is awesome! Love the B&W
I love the composition here and great choice to make it black and white. Very nice!
Stunning composition, framing and tones! Wow, Heath I really love this one!
Gorgeous shot – love that it’s in B&W! Clearly, I need to travel out of this country more. Oh hey, an XTi? That was my first DSLR too!
Beautiful high contrast B&W Heath, nice work!
Live the contrast everything looks so clean.
I love the black and white treatment but the lighting on the dome in the background keeps taking my eye to it, which is a good thing. 🙂
Awesome shot Heath! Love how the bridge brings your eye to the cathedral. Good choice on the B&W!
You’ve captured my favourite London building right there; nicely done.