Wednesday, September 03, 2008
London from Above, at Night
The Boston Globe's Big Picture blog, has these amazing aerials of London.
With the end of the Olympics in Beijing, all eyes turned for a moment to London, site of the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics. While looking for good photographs of London, I was contacted by London photographer Jason Hawkes, who had some wonderful images of London, seen from above at night (from a helicopter, to be exact) - some of which which he’s agreed to let me share here.
From Jason: ”Shooting aerial photography during the daytime had its own difficulties, you are strapped tightly into a harness leaning out of the helicopter, shouting directions through the headsets to the pilot. If shooting in the day can be difficult, night and the lack of light causes its own set of problems, but overcoming them is half the fun and the results can be stunning. I shoot at night using the very latest digital cameras, mounted on either one or two gyro stablazied mounts, depending on the format of the camera and length of lens I’m having to use.” -London from above, at night, The Big Picture for the Boston Globe
The Big Picture is one of my favorite blogs to look at. It’s a topical blog as viewed through photos. Kind of like a new school, National Geographic. You should note that, it’s no longer in the ‘rapidly becoming’ stage. The Big Picture is my favorite photo blog.
“These London photos are amazing!” If you’re use to damp, and dreary; or the overly green parkscapes photos of London. Prepared to be blown away. Jason Hawkes has capture London in bold, beautiful, moving colors. The visuals are astounding; possibly worth the helicopter fare even if you consider helicopters flying death traps. The pictures provide a view of London as comparable to New York. Alive, vibrant, bold, full of skyscrapers, and traffic, and an active nightlife. Go give them a look: The Big Picture
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- On 10/11/2008, Allan says:
I really like the Globe’s blog too! This picture is gorgeous. I can’t wait for the London Olympics.
- On 05/15/2009, says:
I always like to read something like this. That is usually a bit hard to find valuable information on the internet. And I found your post using Yahoo and I can say I the time spent was worth reading.
- On 08/03/2009, London bed and breakfasts says:
Good places in London at night? ?
which places in London are good to visit at night? - On 08/14/2009, Lens says:
This is great, thank you.
- On 09/08/2009, Vadim Uvazhny says:
The streets look like veins. Beautiful view.
- On 09/09/2009, Wedding Photographer Italy says:
This is really a great view. Nice shot at this!
- On 09/20/2009, Life cover says:
The golden vein of London city !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Th picture is really something to share with others. - On 10/06/2009, The Whisky Connoisseur says:
London is really a beautiful city. This place really fascinates me. Thanks for posting this picture.
- On 10/25/2009, metalurji says:
very nice picture!
- On 10/31/2009, Sasha says:
from what position (location) have this picture been taken? tripod on helicopter hmmm?
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- On 11/18/2009, Imran Abbas says:
very nice pics, from where did this picture has been taken , i would like to visit that place
- On 12/21/2009, Local Internet Marketing says:
Nice pic. the street light can be compared to a flowing lava from the volcano.
- On 01/11/2010, Internet marketing company says:
Great environment and atmosphere and moreover,what about the web site development and internet marketing and IT sector status in london…
- On 01/25/2010, Hip Hop news says:
This is really an amazing view. Really relaxing. I wonder how this city was designed. I really love the exquisiteness of the lights and structures of buildings.
- On 02/04/2010, Wedding Photography West Midlands says:
This is really an amazing shot! Bravo to the photographer.
- On 02/05/2010, Community for wood says:
Amazing. The photo is very mesmerizing.
- On 02/08/2010, Pharmacy store says:
The street looks like a floating lava from a volcano..