The iconic London Eye, a giant ferris wheel providing an excellent view of the City. Or so they tell me...I have yet to buck up the rather substantial sum of money...waiting until my college roommate flies over here--3 weeks!
Possibly my favorite of my macro shots. This was taken at the park that's literally 2 minutes from my flat...I think locking the door takes longer than walking there! There's a beautiful fountain, a small cafe, and lots and lots of pigeons (evidently some bees, too =D).
A memorial to the Merchant Marine Navy...it's amazing to look at the dedications on these wreaths--the British Navy spans all cultures and even many many countries. This is a standing memorial by the British government, a wall with all the names of men lost at sea by ship...but lately it's been personalized by family and friends.
A shot from my behind-the-scenes tour of London for the London Open House weekend. The British government (and a few non-govt orgs) open up their doors to the public, and if you don't mind the queues, you can see some pretty amazing places. This chandelier, however, is actually from the executive dining room at Lloyd's of London--one of the most interesting institutions in London! But more on that another day...
The ceiling in one of the Foreign Office stairwells. This building was originally used for foreign administration of colonies in the British Empire. The building was almost destroyed many years ago because of the expense required to salvage it. However, it has now been restored to its original style, frescoes and carpets alike...I certainly approve!
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