Parliament at Dusk by andycoleborn

Parliament at Dusk

Today was one of those rare days where I had an idea for a photo, and actually got what I wanted. The crescent moon was a bit of a bonus though.

The weather today was again fantastic, really warm and clear sunny skies, so after work, I caught the tube up to Westminster to take some photos of the Houses of Parliament, with the hope of silhoutting the buildings against the setting sun.

I stayed for about an hour and took some good shots. This was taken standing next to the London Eye looking across the Thames.

I was thinking about staying a little longer, until it became dark and to take some night time long exposure shots - although I think I'd better come prepared and have my tripod with me so will do this again in a month or so. Clocks go back later this month so it will soon get dark about 4pm...
congratulations Andy, this is so gorgeous and the moon ads the perfection in this shot.
October 11th, 2010  
Very nice. Love the silhouetted spires, hint of the Thames in the foreground and of course that bonus moon! Great job.
October 11th, 2010  
Beauuuutiful shot andy
October 11th, 2010  
Beautiful...just perfectly captured! LOVE the coloring!
October 11th, 2010  
Wow! That is magnificent. Try the postcard production company.... it is a classic skyline - I'd buy the postcard!
October 11th, 2010  
This is absolutely beautiful. Great shot.
October 11th, 2010  
Great shot...
October 11th, 2010  
Ugg over the clocks! Super shot tho, iconic. And I agree with Elizabeth, make a fab postcard!
October 11th, 2010  
@blightygal tell me about it..!!!! I hate leaving and getting home in the dark. That's why I couldn't live up north... imagine... rain all summer and what? 2 or 3 hours daylight in winter lol....
October 11th, 2010  
A fav. Beautiful Andy. Our clock when forward 2 weeks ago thank goodness, I love DLS.
October 12th, 2010  
? You only have 13 pics to go and you are at 365. ( Well done ) What happens then when the year is up? Do we just drop off and do some thing else, or carry on beyond?
October 12th, 2010  
@farmboy9155 I know, can't believe the year is nearly up.. Have really got into photography and will carry on, Have also been thinking about starting a second album as well (!!!!)... This one and an odds and sods album for experiments etc
October 12th, 2010  
fantastic shot!
October 12th, 2010  
This is a wonderful photo Andy. I like you capture of the moon.
October 12th, 2010  
Oh Wow. Great job, Andy. So nice when things work out the way you want them. This one's for framing!
October 12th, 2010  
classsic london and such a beautiful shot faved!!!
October 12th, 2010  
Nice shot, reminds me that winter is drawing ever closer!
October 12th, 2010  
Awesome silhouette.
October 12th, 2010  
picture postcard perfect!
October 12th, 2010  
Love this silhouette!
October 12th, 2010  
Gorgeous silhouettes and sunset,beautiful!
October 12th, 2010  
Beautiful shot!
October 12th, 2010  
Lovely lovely lovely - gorgeous colours fading into each other.
October 12th, 2010  
Nice shot! I've never been out a that time of the night in the right place in London to catch a shot like that :)
October 12th, 2010  
Well done! PP
October 12th, 2010  
Great photo and the moon is just the topper. Nicely done.
October 12th, 2010  
Congratulations on a fabulous photo Andy! Def postcard material. Glad to hear you're sticking around, always look forward to your pics and diary.
October 12th, 2010  
This is just beautiful Andy. Said to Ray we need to take a trip to London!!
October 12th, 2010  
Hee
Beautiful silhouette...love the gradient tone of the sky....& not forgetting the moon too.
October 12th, 2010  
all of the points on the building and the shape of the top makes this shot so interesting!!
October 12th, 2010  
yea this is post card business! nice mate...i saw the moon when i left and was thinking it would come in ideal on my night shot, but had gone by time i left the gym and took last nights...nevermind
October 12th, 2010  
Great colors with the silhouette.
October 12th, 2010  
great silhouette and like the gradient colors of the sky. God created such a wonderful, colorful world.
October 12th, 2010  
What a lovely photo. The shades of fading colors and the black silhouette....just beautiful. Oh, and the moon....nice touch. :-)
October 12th, 2010  
Wonderful shot, Andy! I love how the moon peeks through :)
October 12th, 2010  
wow thanks everyone for all your brilliant comments... :-)
October 12th, 2010  
tremendous!
October 13th, 2010  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.