Elephant & Castle from the Shard by happypat

Elephant & Castle from the Shard

We went up the Shard last Thursday, it was a little hazy but the views were excellent. I was reliably informed that the tall structure in the middle is the Elepahant & Castle area.

Another one that reminds me of Armageddon.

Three good things:
1. Just occurred to me today watching bees flying what small wings they have compared to the size of their bodies....wonder they ever get airborne.
2. I have painted my cookbook shelf this afternoon.....so many books that I buy & hardly ever read......I have had a cull!
3. Harry said his knee was slightly better this morning! He has gone bowling.
What a dramatic shot!
November 4th, 2014  
That is dramatic and nice to see a different view from the Shard, usually see the river and Tower of London in photos.
November 4th, 2014  
What a gorgeous view, Pat! Perfect with those rays in b&w
November 4th, 2014  
This is so dramatic!
November 4th, 2014  
Beautiful capture Pat. Shard here I come. Fav
November 4th, 2014  
Superb shot
November 4th, 2014  
Fabulous capture. Hope you enjpyed the views from the Shard!
November 4th, 2014  
great shot
November 4th, 2014  
Fantastic shot Pat, that light is amazing. Fav.
November 4th, 2014  
Amazing light
November 4th, 2014  
Fantastic capture.. love the God Beams... Back to your painting again .. good for you.. I know what you say about all the cookbooks... George even offered to buy me one in the bookshop yesterday and I turned him down... must have a cull so that I can get some new one's..
November 4th, 2014  
This is amazing. Really love this shot. I was just reading your profile and you mention how much you have learned on this project in 4 years. I was wondering, what aspect of this project has allowed you to learn the most? Is the the discussions? Or just seeing other's photos? Or the challenges? I want to maximize my potential to learn, and just thought I would ask.
Love this image.
November 4th, 2014  
fabulous super in B&W
November 4th, 2014  
Jo
What a fabulous shot Pat, I went up for my Birthday in March to watch the sun set but sadly the fog/smog/mist pretty much ruined the view but the champagne made up for it!! Fav
November 4th, 2014  
@adambralston Hi Adam, thanks for taking interest in my project. When I look at my very first photos I can't believe how basic they are. When I started I knew nothing at all about photography & all I did was aim at the subject & shoot. Now I know to compose the photo properly if possible using the thirds principle.....I look at everything with new eyes & see photo opportunities in the most surprising things but I think I have learnt the most by looking at other peoples projects & the way they take their pictures. I have learned about the world around us from the different countries featured here & also from the discussions on the home page. There are so many tips from others & any one will answer any question you ask... I have gone from a P&S to DSLR & now to a compact system camera. I think your photos are great & you are doing well with your 365 year. I use my project as a daily diary....some photos are rubbish & others better but I post anyway!! Good luck!
November 4th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze @debbie3108 @kass @cejaanderson @thistle @graemestevens @helly31 @paulaw @pinkpaintpot @neatz @julzmaioro @denisefuller

I am getting so bad at doing personal thank yous but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate each one so thnks for your faves & lovely comments.
I really admire all you dedicated folk who manage to do personal thank you'd, I like them myself but never seem to catch up these days!
November 4th, 2014  
A Tremendous photo Pat Fav
November 4th, 2014  
I like what you say to Adam - I would say exactly the same! @adambralston Its not always about getting on PP ( as this one probably is!) but about seeing what happens every day! fav
November 4th, 2014  
@maggiemae I agree maggiemae......it's also mostly about the people for me too Adam...I have to know something about the person for me to follow them to get that connection....meet ups are great fun there is one in London on the 15th November. @adambralston
November 4th, 2014  
@gerry Thank you Gerry. Always rely on you for a fave!!
November 4th, 2014  
@happypat your very welcome Pat
November 4th, 2014  
Oh my word Pat!! This is fantastic! Fav for me - should be TT! I'm with you on the cook books. I'm going to paint the bookshelves in my office area - they are totally crammed with books, pictures, baby drawings and work stuff - not really looking forward to it - charity shop here I come I think!
November 4th, 2014  
@jo13 It does depend so much on the day Jo doesn't it...was quite hazy & to be honest I preffered the Eye but all in all it was a great experience. Was worried that I would feel dizzy with the height but needn't have worried! Might see you at the meet up ?
November 4th, 2014  
Jo
@happypat Have plans for that weekend but if things change I will try and drop by.
November 4th, 2014  
Great shot Pat
November 4th, 2014  
wow!!! What a view of London. What books did you cull? I hoard cook books. Does that surprise you? I love old cook books perhaps one day I'll pick up in a second hand bookshop one you culled!!
November 4th, 2014  
A wonderful shot Pat ! love it !
November 4th, 2014  
That is awesome Pat! What a treat of a trip!
Glad Harry's knee is feeling better too!
November 4th, 2014  
Wonderful view! And so very sharp! Fabulous!
November 4th, 2014  
Love the mood
November 4th, 2014  
This is an outstanding FAV. I love the light coming down. Gives it an ethereal feel.
November 4th, 2014  
Wow!!! this is an awesome shot and very much a fav :D
November 4th, 2014  
I totally love this. Fantastic rays of light. Fav
November 4th, 2014  
Awesome!
November 4th, 2014  
Fantastic shot, love it, What a beautiful view and I just love the suns rays. An excellent choice for b&w I am a big fan of b&w and once you take out the colour you see so much more detail. got to be a fav.
November 4th, 2014  
Great b&w
November 4th, 2014  
Awesome! Fav and new follower
November 5th, 2014  
Superb!
November 5th, 2014  
I couldn't fav this fast enough! gorgeous.
November 5th, 2014  
This is just fabulous Pat, an amazing capture for sure.
November 5th, 2014  
fascinating, undescribable, otherworldly, dramatic. Love this.
November 5th, 2014  
Absolutely an amazing shot
November 5th, 2014  
Very dramatic
November 5th, 2014  
FAV!!!
November 5th, 2014  
Popped in just to fav this amazing shot - TT bound I hope!
November 5th, 2014  
I love the light in this sky. Fav
November 5th, 2014  
Fav, let's get this to the TT!!!!
November 5th, 2014  
wOw! wOw! this is totally fantastically gorgeous.... fav, fav, fav ♥
November 5th, 2014  
Congrats on PP, Pat!!!!!
November 5th, 2014  
Superb perspective; it makes it look like a mini city but with such power because of the lighting. First building Fav of my project!
November 5th, 2014  
i don't know what to say Pat, apart from this is why we love photography, when we can produce beautiful shots like this that 'connect' with other people . FAVE FAVE FAVE
November 6th, 2014  
Gorgeous rays of light and city views... lovely b&w. What a panoramic.
November 6th, 2014  
@callymazoo thank you Cally I am honoured!
November 6th, 2014  
Wow! Lived in London for most of my life and thought I'd seen everything! I have now . . . . FAV!!!
November 6th, 2014  
@wordpixman thank you Arthur younare so kind to say that...I appreciate it so much from a proper Londener!
November 6th, 2014  
Wow! That light is amazing!
November 6th, 2014  
Wonderful shot, great b/w. Love the light from the clouds.
November 6th, 2014  
Brilliant photo Pat. Fav.
November 6th, 2014  
How did I miss this.. bloody brilliant! Fav.
November 7th, 2014  
have just got round to looking at your recent photographs Pat this one is amazing a fav
November 7th, 2014  
Way to go Pat...so many faves! This has to be entered in a competition somewhere...a winner for sure😊😊
November 8th, 2014  
Fantastic view and great in B&W.
November 25th, 2014  
Awesome shot...! Sorry I missed this first time round.
FAV.
November 27th, 2014  
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