Silver and gold bear much appeal, especially at this time of year. To my delight, they often appear as a duet:
O2 Arena (formerly Millennium Dome) at night, London
Silver skyline, looking at Pudong in Shanghai
Thames Barrier, London
And a twinkling musical treat:
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 10 December 2020
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Many thanks, Cee. Much appreciated 🙂
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that Thames Barrier one – fabulous. Long time since I was that far down on the Thames!
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Beautiful photos! I love the one of the O2.
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I think we do wish for silver and gold. Beautiful photos. I really like your Thames Barrier photo.
Burl Ives, Silver and Gold, is such a classic.
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I’m in constant awe of your ability to find the image to fit the caption, every time.
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Love the silvery skyline of Shanghai.
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Did anyone ever tell you you’re a cracking photographer, Debs? I love that O2 shot 🙂 🙂
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I do too. But I love the Thames Barrier one as well.
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And me 🙂 🙂
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A calm night and a strong tripod! And thanks for the praise, Jo. Actually this weird year has turned up a bit of praise. I’ve just been shortlisted in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition and published in magazine (small run photography mag). No public vote for the TPOTY and I can’t share the photo but fingers crossed. X
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Woo Hoo 😍 Congratulations hon!
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Woo hoo, what exciting news, Debbie!! As for this post, I like that first photo, although I have no idea why those towers are all at angles. 🙂
janet
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They are the support pillars of the Millennium Dome, as it was called in its original life. Designed by Richard Rogers. Some of the silver streaks in the photo are the cables from those pillars.
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Love the O2 at night….perfect starbursts, Debbie!
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That was on the overnight workshop with Gilliatt and Gibbins. Not sure if I told you but you can book Terry Gibbins for a private socially spaced drive and take photo session around London in his black cab. He’s a lovely guy and a great photographer so worth considering.
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Ah, sounds good…I may have to think about this!
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And my camera loves starbursts. Even at a wide aperture they will appear – even if I don’t want them!
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