21st June 2013 by emmadurnford

21st June 2013

This was an exciting weekend, hence the late posting of my photograph. I took part in 'Photo24' which was a marathon of 24-hours of photographing London starting at 6pm on Friday and finishing the following day at 6pm. It was arranged by 'Advanced Photographer' magazine and 'Digital SLR' with sponsorship from Samsung. There were about 150 people registered to take part.

I had planned the first part of my shoot and as I have always wanted to 'shoot light trails' on Westminster bridge this is where this is! A tourist walked into shot but I rather like the fact it shows how busy the bridge is even later in the evening. I will be honest, I (and many others) did nip home and get a few hours sleep before coming back early in the morning to complete the shoot.

I took 429 photos in total today - if you are interested here is the very edited highlights (only 50 images) on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmadurnford/sets/72157634287723946/
Wish I could click FAV more than once!! This is AWESOME! X
June 23rd, 2013  
@nicolaeastwood Thank you so much. I'm shattered today and sorting out the second Flickr album and then I'll catch up. I've always wanted to do this, it is very hit and miss and double decker buses have the best effect! Not sure why everyone wanted to stand right next to where I was with tripod for their photos posing in front of Big Ben!!

There is talk of a second event sometime in the future. It was brilliant and very well organised although I can say that now I have had a decent nights sleep - I am so stiff from all the walking and carrying the kit. Next time I think I'll try and book a cheap Travelodge room well in advance to drop back into so I can do some early morning stuff.
June 23rd, 2013  
Great shot and sounds like a fab event would have loved to have signed up for. Well done.
June 23rd, 2013  
This is amazing. Fav! And it sounds like such fun!! Rest up!
June 24th, 2013  
This is an AWESOME shot. Great job
June 24th, 2013  
This came out really well, you should be proud of it! The shoot must have been fun, but I'm glad you got a little sleep.
June 25th, 2013  
@tammy73 It seemed really popular and I would not be surprised if there is another organised in the future, there's always next time!
June 25th, 2013  
@irishmamacita10 @helixconcepts Thank you, just recovered now, wish I had worn a pedometer as I am sure I walked over 15 miles over the two days.
June 25th, 2013  
@tristansmum It was great although the last few hours were hard going @nicolaeastwood Fancy it if it happens again?
June 25th, 2013  
I should have also said thank you so much for the 'faves' :-)
June 25th, 2013  
@emmadurnford oh, yes I think it sounds fun, and the Travelodge sounds like the way forward for those of us (me) that can't stay up past 10.30!! :0)
June 26th, 2013  
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