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670: 611: 1048: 299: 1155: 329:- as photographer. Out of all the images I've contributed to Knowledge (XXG), this is one of my favorites. Why? Because it shows a human face to a city of monuments and iconic buildings. Sheila is a Londoner through and through, and her welcoming smile and words have brightened the day of many a tourist to this great city. St Pauls in the background is grand enough, but Sheila, guiding folk through a gate to the City of London, gives us a cheerful smile. -- 39: 972: 776: 855: 225: 1119: 1166:'representative' is always going to be a slippery business. Presumably the BM's facade failed to make the cut as there aren't enough buildings of that type (i.e. full-on, if Palladian-influenced, Greek Revival) in London. Funny, I would have thought our 'showcase' is for showing unique things as well as typical ones. The same applies here: the Great Court is in no sense 1204:
Lovely photo. BTW I was the one who opposed the earlier BM photo; just to clarify, it wasn't because it was "unrepresentative of London", but that the frontage IMO is undistinguished; there are more impressive Palladian facades in, say, Paris or Washington, whilst there are plenty of styles (from
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as nom. A featured picture and possibly one of the best architecture shots on Knowledge (XXG). I know a photo of the British Museum has been opposed before, as it was argued that the building itself was 'not representative of London'. I would suggest dropping this requirement – defining
1103:. The railway bridge (the working one) which the article takes as its subject is almost completely in shadow and most of the dome of St Paul's is out of view. I know the focus of the picture is on the struts of the older bridge, but one of those is half in shadow as well. Sorry. 932:
is a distinctive enough building that it's recognised as a London landmark, but I agree it would need to be captioned. I do like the fact that this includes the river, and the juxtaposition of the old church with the new
156:– I'm torn between this and the Natural History Museum image but there's always another time for that one and this picture is an original take on a much-photographed sight, with powerful use of monochrome contrast — 748:- I'd love to vote for a pic by someone else for a change, because I always seem to support one of Diliff's. But what can you do when his images are just so damn good? Probably a bit late for March, though. 194:- as nom. Really unfortunate that this was taken at such a low resolution, but nonetheless one of my favourite images on Knowledge (XXG) - a great angle and beautiful balance of foreground/background. 663: 1011:(sorry!) - The BM's architecture is impressive, but it's very unrepresentative of London; if you didn't know what it was, it could be a building anywhere in the world. 604: 1041: 292: 786:- as nom. I must say I find the name of this image quite amusing... if only the average London street looked like The Mall! The alternative picture of 1129:. All right, so it's still firmly in 'tourist land', but at least there's no mistaking which city we are in with that huge wheel in the background... 371:-I like the reminder that even amidst the grandeur and pomposity, it is still a real place, where people go to work and children must be tended.---TW 1148: 415:- This photo makes me smile. London deserves an image that shows off its best elements, and they are here in this photo! - ECorey 23 January 07 921:
You say its good because it isnt a focus on tourist land, but it doesnt really say London, it could be any tower blocks anywhere in the world.
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has the unavoidable eyesore of traffic lights, but this one looks quite attractive with the draping Union Flag and black cabs.
508: 848: 688:(did it violate copyright?), how about this tip-top photo of the same building instead? It was recently promoted to FP status. 423:- I really like the smile on the lady's face, and the bright colors of her raincoat and the sign she is holding. - FancyHorse 447:- Its often hard to capture both the architectural beauty of a city and its human face at the same time...well done. -RQG 1170:
of architecture in London, but I don't see why that should count against a remarkable photograph of it being showcased.
395:- I think this has to be the most striking photo of all of them and the most human. It definitely gets my vote - Calissa 218: 175: 101: 25: 813:. Great image, awful filename. I bet some Americans actually believe that's what England looks like; if only! ;o) — 1064: 682: 514: 46: 1112: 669: 610: 431:- got my vote. It's lovely - the last lollipop lady and one of London's best known buildings - well caught! 181: 21: 1180:. A stunning photo (of a beautiful architectural feature) and bollocks to "representative" — London is a 255:
Obviously we will have to change the image in the main box if this one is elected as showcase picture...
1047: 278:. There's a far better image of the Eye than this, and that's the one that's currently being showcased. 298: 1220: 1087: 1026: 948: 905: 349: 235:- as nom, classic photo of the London Eye - excellent quality image, great execution, crisp finish. 1205:
Gothic to 60s tower blocks to railway viaducts to stadia) where London has true world-class examples
890:- I think we need more north & east London focus instead of the permanent focus on tourist-land. 828: 655: 404: 1154: 645: 578: 167: 1243: 1140: 929: 922: 840: 471:- I think this is a lovely shot...especially since it adds a bit of human interest. -alrescate 1185: 1072:- I like it (although the LCD bridge struts would need some explaining to bemused outsiders) 996: 875: 814: 798: 787: 749: 731: 537: 314: 263: 243: 204: 157: 144: 1208: 1075: 1014: 971: 936: 893: 344: 330: 122: 775: 495:
Love it. The architecture and the bright colours and the bright grin rock. - ravensroads
983: 854: 761: 705:- hmm nice picture, but does anyone have details of our loss of the deleted picture? -- 568: 1195: 1060: 479:
What a fabulous photo-- captures both the sights and the feeling of London. -bookczuk
318: 310: 93: 55: 17: 1237: 224: 439:- Love this picture. I like images with a little human interest. - awaywithfairies 1181: 1118: 988: 867: 791: 723: 622: 529: 256: 236: 196: 133: 54:
If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the
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A fairly new and modern looking architectural feature of the British Museum.
707: 593: 760:- A stunning picture of Parliament and equally as good as the deleted one. 463:- I love it! It makes me wish I were back in London. Great photo. - fsr44 455:- I really like this: old building and modern every day life. -elhamisabel 1171: 1130: 1104: 691: 632: 555: 281: 126: 513: 180: 721:- beautiful image, I daresay better than the one it is replacing... 567:- Wow! You won't find too many better pictures than this of London! 527:- incredible. Best photo of London I've seen on Knowledge (XXG). 143:
Wow. Just wow. I'm gobsmacked by this image; it's just stunning! —
865:- as nom; very, very slightly blurred, but a really nice image. 33: 341:- Captures a human presence and gives an excellent contrast. 150:"Support" I love the coloring! this is featured-photo worthy. 1153: 1117: 1046: 970: 853: 774: 668: 609: 297: 223: 121:- as nom, a sculptural group representing America on the 982:
as nom, thought not for a couple of months at least as
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as nom. This seems to be one of the few pictures by
664:Image:Palace of Westminster, London - Feb 2007.jpg 605:Image:Natural History Museum London Jan 2006.jpg 1042:Image:St Pauls Cathedral From BlackFriars.jpg 104:, not in the order that they were nominated. 96:. Entries appear in the order that they were 8: 293:Image:SheilaGallagherLollipopLadyStPauls.jpg 509:Image:Westminster from London Eye night.jpg 684:File:Westminster from London Eye night.jpg 587:- It makes London look like a dream-land! 516:File:Westminster from London Eye night.jpg 1149:Image:British Museum Great Court roof.jpg 681: 92:Past nominations for Showcase Picture on 363:- got my vote - ottawabill 23 January 07 629:featured; it's still a corker, though. 317:captures a great aspect of London. -- 125:. Very visually arresting, I think. – 52:Do not edit the contents of this page. 589:Well, after all... it is a dreamland. 7: 176:Image:Night canary wharf london.jpg 1063:19:53, 12 May 2007 (UTC) Article: 986:is the current showcase article. 966:Image:British Museum from NE 2.JPG 183:File:Night canary wharf london.jpg 32: 770:Image:A typical london street.jpg 552:. That definitely is a good 'un. 503:What an awesome picture! Love it! 309:- as nom. As the last remaining 109:Image:Albert Memorial America.JPG 1184:, so should our showcases be. — 849:Image:Canary Wharf at Sunset.jpg 132: 37: 546:15:44, 26 September 2006 (UTC) 1: 1113:Image:Horse guards parade.jpg 740:02:19, 23 February 2007 (UTC) 713:18:44, 21 February 2007 (UTC) 697:10:34, 17 February 2007 (UTC) 648:12:18, 12 December 2006 (UTC) 599:11:16, 10 February 2007 (UTC) 581:12:18, 12 December 2006 (UTC) 571:20:23, 21 November 2006 (UTC) 487:got my vote. Raelene Goddard. 219:Image:London Eye Jan 2006.jpg 213:17:16, 13 November 2006 (UTC) 170:12:17, 12 December 2006 (UTC) 1198:18:22, 21 August 2007 (UTC)) 1005:19:14, 3 February 2007 (UTC) 831:03:52, 24 January 2007 (UTC) 658:03:52, 24 January 2007 (UTC) 638:21:00, 3 November 2006 (UTC) 561:20:02, 12 October 2006 (UTC) 407:03:52, 24 January 2007 (UTC) 379:- I love it! - TheScrappyCat 355:03:04, 24 January 2007 (UTC) 333:03:01, 24 January 2007 (UTC) 321:15:54, 17 January 2007 (UTC) 287:22:01, 4 November 2006 (UTC) 160:19:17, 5 December 2006 (UTC) 1249:22:03, 29 August 2007 (UTC) 1230:20:30, 21 August 2007 (UTC) 1188:08:41, 15 August 2007 (UTC) 925:19:31, 28 April 2007 (UTC) 817:14:01, 9 October 2006 (UTC) 680:as nom. As we've just lost 1264: 1065:Blackfriars Railway Bridge 884:21:04, 1 August 2006 (UTC) 843:12:22, 21 April 2007 (UTC) 764:18:55, 26 March 2007 (UTC) 752:10:04, 13 March 2007 (UTC) 248:00:06, 28 April 2006 (UTC) 137:14:24, 29 March 2006 (UTC) 1174:10:41, 28 June 2007 (UTC) 1036:19:58, 4 April 2007 (UTC) 928:Semi-agreed - I do think 915:19:56, 4 April 2007 (UTC) 387:- Lovely shot! - caffcaff 313:in London, this photo of 147:14:49, 23 June 2006 (UTC) 1143:10:09, 1 June 2007 (UTC) 1133:12:40, 27 May 2007 (UTC) 1107:13:13, 27 May 2007 (UTC) 1097:21:20, 19 May 2007 (UTC) 803:17:20, 11 May 2006 (UTC) 958:13:32, 7 May 2007 (UTC) 268:17:10, 3 May 2006 (UTC) 1158: 1122: 1051: 975: 858: 779: 673: 614: 520: 302: 228: 187: 1194:. 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