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taken (with full digital zoom) from the right-hand side (prob seat 2F) of a Boeing 737-800 about 20000 feet up (Ryanair FR902) from Cork - London Stansted 18-09-2006 at 9am
I was over in London being interviewed by Swiss TV for a segment on User Generated Content (or Citizen Journalism) post my Oil Depot Fire pics :-)
This has been the most relevant picture when u search for london on flickr (out of over 6 million photos tagged with London!) :-)
From the wikipedia:
London is the largest urban area and capital of England and the United Kingdom. At its core, the ancient City of London, to which the name historically belongs, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century the name "London" has also referred to the whole metropolis which has developed around it. Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly.
An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been the centre of many important movements and phenomena throughout history such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. In light of this, the city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world which has increased over the years due to the city's economic growth. London boasts four World Heritage Sites; these are Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as a major global city.
London has an official population of 7,512,400 (as of mid-2006) within the boundaries of Greater London and is the most populous municipality in the European Union. The urban area of London extends beyond the limits of Greater London and has a population of 8,278,251 (as of 2001). The metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of between 12 and 14 million.London's diverse population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and over 300 different languages are spoken within the city. It is an international transport hub, with five major international airports serving the area and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world, and the multi-terminal Heathrow Airport carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.
Greater London covers an area of 609 square miles (1,579 km
24 Ноябрь 2009, 21:48 jabauman Hit
25 Ноябрь 2009, 16:39 jeff.ramone ** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
26 Ноябрь 2009, 11:46 root2 a great shot!one can almost smell the city and see it's pollution and dust.This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe
26 Ноябрь 2009, 17:26 Supriya O Fantastic!! You've very well captured London from a bird's eye view. An instant fave!!
27 Ноябрь 2009, 13:47 Cymer Very interesting shot and amazingly crisp.CAMERA CRAZE**
28 Ноябрь 2009, 02:53 pierofix Oh, nice!
28 Ноябрь 2009, 21:17 Mariana Bahia
Nice shot!**A STAR fromCAMERA CRAZE **--
Seen in camera craze...COMMENT 5 PIC'S PEOPLE (?)
29 Ноябрь 2009, 16:13 Nikon@31 What an aerial view. Fascinating.(4 Aces)
30 Ноябрь 2009, 07:42 mojita Cool shot. I like how the clouds look in this.
01 Декабрь 2009, 01:53 Herschel Rubinstein
I love the view over London!
great! (4 Aces)
01 Декабрь 2009, 23:50 nj dodge **A STAR fromCAMERA CRAZE **
02 Декабрь 2009, 16:59 Keith1999 Spectacular. Really nice catch to identify so much in one frame.
02 Декабрь 2009, 19:29 myriadgreen Brilliant ...
02 Декабрь 2009, 22:49 Nils Jorgensen Very nice! You were lucky to get a decent clear window! I love the detail, especially the boats on the water.
03 Декабрь 2009, 12:50 silyld Really nice.
04 Декабрь 2009, 00:24 Viorica G thx all for the commentsI had to clean it myself - the window that is - as it was covered in someones greasy pawprints or head prints :(gross i know but fact of life !
04 Декабрь 2009, 08:04 Rafa from Brazil
WOW! GREAT PHOTO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs and Fave :)
Have an AWESOME day my friend :)
05 Декабрь 2009, 05:54 alfuso
Really great!
Amateurs
05 Декабрь 2009, 20:45 Lida Rose how Peter Pan!
05 Декабрь 2009, 22:11 Kelly Nigro Thank you for the tour of London! This is an absolutely amazing shot!!!
06 Декабрь 2009, 19:25 JimmyOKelly Cool shot. Thanks for all the notes.
07 Декабрь 2009, 14:19 Michelle Miramontes Very, very cool!
07 Декабрь 2009, 23:00 twentyeight awesome
08 Декабрь 2009, 21:01 aberdidi Excellent capture, wonderful with the clouds in this.
09 Декабрь 2009, 18:26 chrissie2003
Thank you for posting this great shot in the Top 10
Interestingness Pool!
10 Декабрь 2009, 18:14 Steve from London Excellent !
11 Декабрь 2009, 10:02 *Agnes Great shot!
11 Декабрь 2009, 10:34 barly_roy_red,, absolutly beautiful, It's great to see it
12 Декабрь 2009, 09:05 bekahpaige a fantastic shot ...the clouds are spectacular ..the notes give you a guided tour ...all round a really good effort ..!! Your KarMA Group
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