View from The Shard - My Sunday Photo
Last week Mrs DannyUK and stepdaughter, Emily, came down to visit. We’d planned to have a trip on the London Eye. On the day, we decided to go and see the view from The Shard instead.
Mrs DannyUK and I went to The Shard a few years ago when it had only just opened. This was the first time that Emily had been, though.
At the tender age of just 11, and someone who rarely visits the capital, Emily has been vocal about not liking London in the past.
For someone born and bred locally, I grew up loving London. It’s odd to me that anyone could fail to not love it.
Fortunately, the trip seemed to be a success. Emily loved looking around the city and really enjoyed the view from The Shard.
I also loved it (of course!). The spectacular sight of London stretching out for miles and miles in all directions is something amazing.
Like everyone else there, I managed to take some photos.
This is my favourite photo of the view. It takes in Tower Bridge, City Hall and the Tower of London in the foreground. Further back, as the Thames meanders through the centre of the photo, you can see Canary Wharf.
For those that know London well, you can follow the photo horizontally right to where the river bends. Look closely and you’ll see the twin domes of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Even further in the background was the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (otherwise known as the Dartford Crossing). I’m struggling to see it in the photo, unfortunately.
Considering that this is just the view from one side, you can see how easy it is to spend hours staring toward the horizons.
by DannyUK
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Twitter: tamarsb88
on April 2, 2017 at 12:43 pm
What a great view!! I loved my trip to London years ago, time to come back and visit!
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Twitter: bsayburn
on April 2, 2017 at 12:48 pm
I’ve never been up the Shard, but reading this article has made me want to go soon.
Twitter: photalife
on April 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Great view, I went up when it was towards sunset. I need to visit on a sunny day just to see the difference
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Twitter: leannet_07
on April 2, 2017 at 1:09 pm
I have never really heard of the Shard until reading this blog post but this article has made me want to visit in the future i love London lots of beautiful places too visit.
Never been but would maybe like to one day
Twitter: wildabouttheboy
on April 2, 2017 at 3:13 pm
I lived there for over 30 years’ and am pleased I’m not there anymore. Just too many people and poor tube service. Only thing I miss is Selfridges.
Twitter: falcondalejan
on April 2, 2017 at 3:39 pm
It is a massive view. I do prefer the countryside but that view would keep me busy for hours, and it’s so impressive #MySundayPhoto
Twitter: bearandcardigan
on April 2, 2017 at 4:17 pm
I can’t imagine anyone not loving London either! Children are fickle. I love the view from here and I must visit the Shard one day #MySundayPhoto
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Twitter: mandydoherty65
on April 2, 2017 at 8:04 pm
Never been but if the opportunity arose I’d love to go
Twitter: coombemill
on April 2, 2017 at 9:33 pm
Wow what a perfect day to visit with amazing visability
Twitter: newmummykate
on April 2, 2017 at 10:06 pm
Definitely an impressive view but there’s not a chance I could go up there, I’m terrified of heights!
Twitter: rachelswirl
on April 3, 2017 at 12:53 am
wowsers what a stunning view and a perfect day!
I’ve never been but would love to go to The Shard!
Im taking my daughter for her birthday next month
Never been and probably wouldn’t because I’m terrified of heights.
I’ve never been but I would like to.
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