Tower Bridge - London Landmark is a photograph by Mark E Tisdale which was uploaded on June 26th, 2012.
Tower Bridge - London Landmark
Tower Bridge is without a doubt one of the most iconic sights in London. It's such a big landmark that it's often misidentified as London Bridge... more
Title
Tower Bridge - London Landmark
Artist
Mark E Tisdale
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Tower Bridge is without a doubt one of the most iconic sights in London. It's such a big landmark that it's often misidentified as London Bridge which although a more famous name is a far less interesting bridge (the famous version of that bridge was from Medieval times).
By contrast, Tower Bridge is a product of Victorian London. When it was to be built near the Tower of London, the Victorians wanted a bridge that would complement the tower rather than clash with it. In the end, I believe the massive bridge actually overshadows the tower that inspired it. Not surprising considering the hundreds of years of engineering that separate the two structures in time.
I can't tell you how long I stood there staring at and photographing the bridge on this particular afternoon. The combination of skies and light was incredible. I had dark clouds to the north while there was still strong afternoon sunlight come in from the southwest. The golden light and dark skies really makes for a dramatic picture doesn't it?
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June 26th, 2012
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Comments (8)
Karen Stephenson
Makes me want to go there...the ultimate compliment to a photographer or artist! Love, love, love the moody, blue-black sky and the gold light contrasting in front of it.
Mark E Tisdale replied:
Much appreciated Karen! The light/clouds really came together for a dramatic look that afternoon! :-)
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