Leeds by rich57

Leeds

This is a shot I took from the steps of Leeds Civic Hall across Millennium Square. I got my bike back all repaired and serviced, felt like it was brand new. Took the afternoon off and went for a ride, camera in tow. You can see Leeds Town Hall, one of the Civic Hall's Owls and some lights in Millennium Square overlooking the new outdoor ice rink (which you can't see)

The other shots from the bike ride
http://365project.org/rich57/other-album/2011-01-19
http://365project.org/rich57/3rd-album/2011-01-19
I'm not sure whats more impressive, the sky (which is simply amazing) or the silhouette against it.
January 20th, 2011  
This is superb Richard... Great silhouettes....
January 20th, 2011  
Great silhouette - I like Millenium Square - this is a good combination shot!! You guys played well tonight - thought it was going to be a close one in the second half!
January 20th, 2011  
really really cool frame richard. i'm gonna fave this one.
January 20th, 2011  
@sparkle Yeah we didn't let ourselves down. Leeds really looked like they should be back in the big time even if more for the atmosphere and the crowd than the actual result! Pompey next @andycoleborn !
January 20th, 2011  
@rich57 ha ha - just mentioned similar in comment on your other pic... I'm not confident - our defence is sh1t... Just hope O'Brien can play another blinder :-)
January 20th, 2011  
@andycoleborn think he might be out injured after tonight...
January 20th, 2011  
nice silhouettes, esp the owl!
January 20th, 2011  
@vikdaddy There's 25 in Leeds city centre. Planning on doing the 'owl trail' with the kids one weekend!
January 20th, 2011  
Great silhouttes!!! Great sky too!!!
January 20th, 2011  
Love all the different silhouettes you've managed to capture here. They sky behind them is great. And and 'owl trail' sounds totally fun to do with kids. Love it when cities do thinks like that.
January 20th, 2011  
@rich57 Bring on the Owl Trail.
(And Pompey)
Love the Owl silhouette.
January 20th, 2011  
@sleepdozer57 @rich57 Oh well, there's our goal scorer out :-)
January 20th, 2011  
Richard this is absolutely freakin' fantastic!! Wonderful silhouette :D fav
January 20th, 2011  
This has a nice quiet tranquil zen feeling to it... I love the contrast of the silhouettes against the morning sky.
January 20th, 2011  
loved how the sky designs the silhouette. Loved the owl.
January 20th, 2011  
Awesome silhouette photo! The sky looks pretty amazing too.
January 20th, 2011  
love the blue sky and the buildings!
January 20th, 2011  
lovely silhouettes, richard.... some pretty shapes there....
January 20th, 2011  
Sensational silhouette shot!
January 20th, 2011  
your silhouette shots are as good as your bench photos :)
January 20th, 2011  
Great silhouette.
January 20th, 2011  
Thats a great collection of silhouettes
January 20th, 2011  
@andycoleborn Ha. Play Up, Play Up. Unless we get post cup blues..
January 20th, 2011  
Beautiful silhouette, fav for me - love that owl and the sky :)
January 20th, 2011  
Really gorgeous Richard x Shame about the football but that was a cracking goal x
January 20th, 2011  
cool silhouette - love that owl!
January 20th, 2011  
Awesome!
January 20th, 2011  
Wonderful silhouettes!! Nice shot :-)
January 20th, 2011  
great shot
January 20th, 2011  
way cool shot! A good nights' sky :-) What is it with the owls? I asked Eddie the other day and he just said it was Leeds' symbol or something (he wasnt sure!)
January 20th, 2011  
@blightygal Ok, I'm no expert but I think the owls are on the coat of arms of the Savile family one of whom was MP for Leeds in the 17th century. They were some bigwigs, don't know if Sir Jimmy is related! Also there was a rumour of building a 200ft steel owl to rival the Angel of the North a while back. Of course some people think they're illuminati symbols.....!
January 20th, 2011  
@rich57 Cheers Richard!! Thats good to know - and laughong over Jimmy. Be cool huh?!
January 21st, 2011  
looks more like it was shot in Russia or India with all those shapes. Fantastic jet trails across the sky.
January 21st, 2011  
I love these silhouettes and the colour of the sky--wow! Stunning shot
January 21st, 2011  
Beautiful silhouettes. Love the deep blue of the sky to.
January 21st, 2011  
Nice capture :)
January 21st, 2011  
Cool silhouettes! Gosh, I've missed your work :D
January 21st, 2011  
I'm a big fan of silouhettes... big impact shot. like it.
January 21st, 2011  
really nicce
January 24th, 2011  
OH MY GOD THERE'S A GIGANTIC OWL ATTACKING LEEDS
February 3rd, 2011  
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