City skyscrapers, London, March 2021
The skyline above appealed to me because I could spot one of my favourites, the Gherkin. It has been surrounded and overwhelmed by taller skyscrapers in recent years, but this view has it peaking out, and making a statement in its reflection too. In the meantime, Tower 42 shouts for attention, whilst 22 Bishopsgate, the tallest in the City, blends in with the sky. Bishopsgate has been built with special glass to allow 60% more light than normal into the building – great for power usage and the environmental impact, and it also seems to soften the view.
An hour or so later at the Barbican, with a bluer sky and lowering sun, I could still spot the soft outline of Bishopsgate.
Barbican with skyscrapers in the distance, London, March 2021
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 27 March 2021
Posted as part of Skywatch Friday and Weekend Sky
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Travel with Intent 
Missing London!
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Beautiful shots. It’s amazing how new buildings fill out a skyline.
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Very nice!
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Lovely nostalgia – some of my favourite London skylines. And on such clear days too!
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That was last week and the weather was changeable! But finished well with some sun making an appearance.
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Ah, the London skyline….rather different from the London of my childhood!
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That’s for sure. The Post Office tower was the tallest building during our childhood. Now it’s 19th!
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I know, seems incredible!
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Nothing’s small any more, is it? I do like the Gherkin, though. Nice angles, Debs 🙂 🙂
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I am! But my angles need some improvement 😆😀😀
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I like the mix of old and new in the first photo, with just a hint of the crane sticking out and the promise of new buildings to come.
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