London from 40 floors up

What a day!!!

Although I whinge about my job from time to time, really I am very lucky and I do get to do very cool stuff. Today, between 3pm and 8pm I was allowed to hang around a place very few people get to hang around - the very VERY top of the Gherkin (and I mean the top - check this out http://instagr.am/p/KIRC8YgiW_/

I was armed with a Huge Canon EOS 5D and massive 24-105mm lens, and was tasked with taking pictures of an event (both the set-up and the event itself) which was being held on the 40th floor. It was ace. I got to play with a really fancy camera, see INCREDIBLE views, eat teeny tiny mini hamburgers, drink champagne and see how the other half live.

At the moment i only have access to my iPhone shots, because I don't have a card reader for the proper big DSLR. But there will be more tomorrow.

[Hope Russell]

This is amazing! I love how expansive it looks. Sounds like you had a fun day :)

[beachradish]

Oh goodness - looking forward to seeing more! This is an awesome view!

[Emma]

Fantastic shot! And you were up there at a fantastic time of day!!
(Oh noes!!)

[Alison Tomlin]

Wowza! Spectacular view. Plus you got married too. Congrats.

[Dana Palermo]

Oh wow!!!!!! That is seriously amazing!!! What an experience for you! ;)

[andy c]

wow fantastic shot... You didn't spot John did you?

[Elizabeth Goodine]

Amazing shot!

[Stephane]

I love the effect ! I have to fav it :)

[petra]

wow!

[Caroline]

amazing view you lucky thing!

[Juliette Packham]

super cool view of the city - lucky you! nice one m'dear!

[Lianne G]

Are Congratulations in order Mrs Truelove??!!! Wow to your photo (just seen the other one too) and wow to your day! Am well jel! Don't be down on missing out on the top 5 comment xx

[Sheri]

Very pretty view!

[Sassik]

I love that even more than with tower bridge - the colour has it!

[samantha]

Wow thats quite a view the sky looks fab too! and you married Mr Truelove, fast work! haha =)

[Stacey]

The sky is crazy! What a great view of the city.

[Lisa Pouncy]

Wow! Incredible! Sounds like you had a brilliant day. Fav obv :o) As for the top 5 comment, at least Ross took the time and you know your shots are worthy of the recognition xx

[Cathy Donohoue]

Outstanding.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Holy amazeballs! This is so cool!

[i'm grace]

wow, this is so beautiful!! amazing!!!!!!

[Janna Ellen]

Wohoo - nice point of view ;)!

[Kareen]

Wowee. Jealous? Me? Never!

[Susan Bell]

What a fantastic opportunity. Did you do any panoramas?

[Roville]

this is amazing!

[june milner]

Both Shots ate stunning.

[Dave Schofield]

You shouldn't have even considered having fun without making sure your image file data wasn't in order. In future do not even smile without displaying your full exchangable data else you will be made to stand in the naughty corner.

[Kathy A]

I am so so jealous!

[Krysty]

Fabulous shot! My brother lived in London for 4 years and I'm still kicking myself for not getting out there to visit him. Looks like you captured the whole city!