Big Ben Unwrapped, a photo from London, England

Photographer's Note

Big Ben Unwrapped

This is of course Big Ben in London, or officially Elizabeth Tower, the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Renovation works have been in progress for several years now, during which the tower was completely wrapped in scaffolding for quite a while, but they are almost finished now and the tower can be admired in all its splendour again. The two lampposts in the foreground are still wrapped up though, they are a gift in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee and will be unveiled later this year.

I was standing in front of Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the Houses of Parliament, when I took this photo, just before we would go in and get a guided tour through the building (during which it was not allowed to take any pictures unfortunately).

Exif Data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-RX10M4
Software: PaintShop Pro 21,00
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F-Stop: f/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 1059/100 mm
Date Taken: 2022-04-14 14:00
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 6210 k

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holmertz (102774) 2022-05-05 11:57

Hej Lars,
Äntligen någon som lägger ut en ny bild efter mer än 4 timmar! En kran i bakgrunden visar att arbeten pågår någonstans i närheten, men det gör det väl alltid i en stor stad. De båda lyktstolparna med "påsar över huvudet" ser ut som konstnärliga installationer. Jag vet inte hur annorlunda byggnaden blivit genom renoveringen. men visst är det en imponerande syn, inte minst från den här vinkeln där tornet reser sig högt mot himlen. Bra ljus hade du också.
Hälsningar,
Gert

lousat (139332) 2022-05-05 12:26

Hi Lars,the first picture of Big Ben on this site after the cleaning and refurbishment work, and it really is a splendor, I saw it 31 years ago and it was quite dirty, it is really a pleasure to see it so bright. Excellent capture with the still wrapped street lamps that we will see later. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (221729) 2022-05-05 12:58

Ciao Lars, great view of famous clock tower, fine details, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jmdias (115252) 2022-05-05 13:07

lars

when I was there I got to see the tower with scaffoldings, but not totally covered and then it wasn't so bad for me. looks it is clean and brand new at this moment.TFS.

take care

jorge

Fis2 (170861) 2022-05-05 13:14

Witaj Lars!
A excellent shot, Big Ben looks great after renovation.
I like POV, composition and colors.
Good light and sharpness.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114536) 2022-05-05 16:31

Hi Lars,

The subject is well frame. The point of view is showing the details of Big Ben. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

pajaran (115989) 2022-05-05 21:25

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo mesto i stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontratsom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa oblacima koji dolaze i najavljuju poromenu vremena.
Lep Big Ben.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Dobar tekst o upotrebljenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

COSTANTINO (116580) 2022-05-05 21:30

Hello dear Lars and have a nice day
and a happy week end
original version
you took a wonderful photo
standing in front of
Westminster Hall the oldest
part of the Houses
of Parliament
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147224) 2022-05-05 23:06

Hi Lars,
The famous Big Ben, nice architecture, well photographed from a good and photogenic angle of view, nice brightness with this pleasant sunlight, perfect for a beautiful presentation, tfs.

mkamionka (74535) 2022-05-06 2:11

Hi Lars,
Yes I think on my last two visits to London it was still wrapped ha ha My daughter does not remember seeing it at all because the earlier visits were when she was a baby.
In the UK sadly the construction works drag for ages. In particular if you are driving. Some signs to slow down for a construction work are set up and then nothing happens for a year, and after they finish they forget to take them for a while again. So when you see the signs you are not sure whether it is real or not... So I wouldn't be surprised if they just forgot to unwrap the lamps -I will tell you next time I am there ha ha
Nice angle on the Big Ben, we can also spot the London Eye and still some cranes behind.
Very well done,
M

ktanska (44804) 2022-05-06 9:24

Hi Lars,
A photo subject familiar to all of us. And still this angle with stairs and bare trees seems new to me. Really wonderful view. And it is surprising there's almost nobody in this frame in this very touristic and busy place.
Kari

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2022-05-06 9:30

Hello Lars

Love the image for the POV you used. Even though the crane detracts from the presentation. The image is sharp and fully saturated. I guess you have to get them when you can.

jimmy

aliabazari (22281) 2022-05-06 11:21

Hello Lars
Beautiful view of this magnificent tower. Clarity and exposure done well. Excellent depth and composition with blue sky.

PaulVDV (62978) 2022-05-06 11:35

Hallo Lars,
Je hebt toch een minder vaak voorkomend standpunt gevonden om ons de Big Ben te tonen.
De bomen en de planten zorgen voor een originele voorgrond voor een Londense foto.
We krijgen ook nog een glimp te zien van de London Eye.
Vele groeten, Paul

ChrisJ (171884) 2022-05-07 4:42

Hi Lars

A tremendous angled and upward pov on this iconic clocktower. Good sharpness and superb shadow detail with a partly diffused light. Tfs!

jean113 (27893) 2022-05-07 12:12

Hello Lars, doesn't it look magnificent after all the work and restoration. The gold really stands out around the clock and the tower.
The building to the left of your shot is also part of the Parliamentary offices, (as you probably know) and is called Portcullis House.
An excellent sharp shot.
Kind regards, Jean.

mcmtanyel (68623) 2022-05-07 21:20

Hello Lars,
Well, I am glad you were able to see it unwrapped. It is spectacular as ever.
Regards,
MT

worldcitizen (16104) 2022-05-09 13:31

Hello Lars,
Big Ben is always impressive, but seeing it this close makes it seem even more beautiful. We can appreciate all the detailed work on this iconic tower and clock. There are still some lights covered up, and a crane in the background, but it's a great shot from a great POV. Take care!

macjake (98456) 2022-05-10 13:58

Hi Lars
I like that we can see a glimpse of the London Eye in the bg.
but the best part for me is seeing this as a pedestrian would, like on an ordinary everyday walk. its an original view.
for that its worth 2 points alone. cheers
Craig

adramad (73006) 2022-05-12 9:52

Hi Lars.
Big Ben looks splendid after the restoration, the angle you have captured showing two sides of it is magnificent.
A beautiful composition, with great colors, splendid light and the sharpness is excellent with fine details.
Very well done. I like it
All the best for you. Have a great day.
Luis.

ikeharel (113427) 2022-06-04 22:02

Hello Lars,
The most iconic clock-tower in the world, IMHO.
Wonderful picture from street level, details of the unique architecture and the surrounding with the chopped trees immaculately shown.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike