I guess its fair to say that if London has a centre for the arts it is found on the South Bank of the Thames in - the "South Bank" area. There are concert halls, theatres, arts centres, galleries sculpture, displays and a multitude of art orientated businesses. It is an exciting place.
On the left of this picture is the National Theatre. A great place for plays old and modern. Above it and brightly lit in blueish and reddish tones is one of the light sculptures that are regularly on display around this area.
In the centre shot, pictured to the right of Waterloo Bridge is the Queen Elizabeth Hall. A great concert hall for music and performances of various types. You can see the light display of purple tones projected onto its upper fascia. And, in the background behind the big white office block, and out of view is the Imax movie theatre - home of the British Film Institute.
To your right in this picture is the Royal Festival Hall, a wonderful concert centre for music of all types, but especially classical music. It houses restaurants, a book shop and other attractive shops and businesses too. And underneath there are great walks and more than one illegitimate skateboard ramp!
On the North Bank where I stand, not too far away, is also the Tate Gallery. It is one of the worlds greatest art galleries. And, out of the picture to the left a short walk away, is the the Tate Modern. Built in an old power station, it is probably one of the world most voluminous art galleries, if not one of the biggest in terms of floor space.
This is a great place to be and to visit!
By the way, notice the light trails on the river from passing party boats. This was a long exposure.
For an interesting bokeh picture of the South Bank taken at the same time as this one see...
http://365project.org/netkonnexion/anotherone/2011-11-30
![Thames South Bank At Night [magnify] by netkonnexion](https://media.365project.org/1/2179817_adhijqrw25_l.jpg "Thames South Bank At Night [magnify] by netkonnexion")
