Olympic statue

Not a great quality shot, because it's taken through a train window, travelling at speed through the East End of London - but wanted to capture the Anish Kapoor structure that is half-built in front of the Olympic stadium. I love Kapoor's work.

Once this is finished, it will be Britain's biggest piece of art, at 120m tall, and it will be possible to climb up it!

[Ralf B]

Interesting ... London is changing so much! I will check this next time I come to London ... when is it supposed to be finished?

[Maaikel]

Interesting structure!

[Della]

very cool!! great shot for taking it while traveling on a moving train :)

[Phil Howcroft]

Well spotted from the train Sarah........you will have to go back and photograph it when it's finished...and do a shot from the top too

[Sarah Horsfall]

@ralfb I found an article about the progress of the construction, which says it may be completed around March next year: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/8361678/London-2012-Olympics-Weaving-junk-metal-into-Olympic-gold.html

[Sarah Horsfall]

@maaikel @dmrams @phil_howcroft Thank you - I'd spotted it on the way out to Ipswich, so was sitting on the right side of the train, with my camera ready at the right time, and took about 8 shots as the train sped past - this was the best of the bunch :o)

Phil, I'm not good with heights .. I doubt I'll be taking any shots from the top! I'm sure someone on 365 will, though :o)

[Taephy]

don't worry about the quality -- a picture that tells a story or informs is a good picture! Oh, by the way, as promised, I have made a man out of orange peel like you...hee, do view to make...er...comparisons....^_^

[Sarah Horsfall]

@tooki Hehehee .. love your orange man shot!

[PattiCake]

amazing lines and patterns and shapes - awesome capture!

[Sarah Horsfall]

@patticake Thank you - I was pleased that one of them came out well!