New London Tube Map
Here is a cool new Tube Map, showing not only the trains but also the time to walk between stations. If you are trying to so London on a budget, this could be for you. I remember when I was doing a gap year and…
Who came up with this?
I was walking from my hotel in the Southwark/Bankside district of London to photograph the Tower Bridge and I came across this display on one of the streets. Its great but I would love to the know the story behind it.
The Tower Bridge in London
I never tire of photographing this amazing city. Right here you have the old and the new. The Tower Bridge was built in the late 1800’s, opening in 1894. It is still a marvel today. Then in the background you have the modern, the new…
The New London
The interesting thing about London is the emergence of modern architecture that is as classic as the old. The whole area around City Hall and the Tower Bridge is fascinating because of the timeless buildings, buildings that will be tourist attractions 100 years from now,…
Another Gem in London – Leadenhall
I have said many times that London is a photographer’s paradise. One could spend days just wandering the streets and taking dozens of photos. I was in the financial district of London to pursue another shot when I stumbled upon this place (Leadenhall). I should…
London, a city of great architecture.
Everytime I go back to London, I find more to photograph. The city is just amazing from an architectural perspective. They have managed to build modern buildings, but maintain a classic and distinctive style (maybe with the exception of the Millenium Dome). The British Museum…
London Eye
This is one of the most photographed sites in London. And many other cities are copying the concept of the Eye. I am not sure why because I don’t think it adds much to the skyline of a city and there are more user-friendly ways…
Visiting the Houses of Parliament in London
There are a number of different types of tours if you are visiting the Houses of Parliament. You can buy tickets at the Houses of Parliament but if you want to save a few pounds, get them online. Of course, this also means you get…