We arrived back yesterday so the house is full of unpacked cases and tired kids.
Of course, I have to keep my priorities straight by showing you some of the lovely dramatic skies that met us on our trip to England.
We had a fabulous day in London
And heard Big Ben tolling the hour.
The tower and spiky turrets against the dark clouds
Gave the buildings a wonderful Gothic feeling.
Peeking around the corner from the Houses of Parliament
Was the newly cleaned Westminster Chapel.
And, of course, with the Olympics starting on Friday
The view of London Bridge (and The Shard on the right)
Seems highly appropriate.
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hello, lady fi… the Big Ben is welcoming you and your company, is why. it’s tolling harder than usual, didn’t you hear? ^^ “of course, i have to keep my priorities straight.” lol, you remember us, soon enough. between the blaring Olympics and your faithful readers, i guess there’s no question as to which holds more value, haha…
btw, i love your first photo – it really gives out the gothic feeling, one feels that the Addams family is coming out any minute now, lols… and, it’s my first time to behold the London Bridge (in a photo) in that distance – not so huge and imposing. just the right proportion and perspective, huh? thank you for posting… you and your love ones have a great time in London! regards 😉
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We’re back home in Sweden now. Thanks.
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Lovely picture of London:) Enjoy the Olympics:)
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I’m back in Sweden now so will only be following them on the TV.
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Loved seeing the London skyline through your camera lens.
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Wonderful shots of these marvelous old landmarks against that dramatic sky!
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The images are wonderful. London is such a special place – my favourite city. Those skies are magnificent. They remind me of Turner’s work. I don’t think any other artist has caught the skies of England like him.
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Fantastic capture and the cloudy sky rocks! You should have been there checking the opening of Olympics… but glad u could check the city on nearing the grand competition.
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Wonderful shots of beautiful architecture!
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oh wow these are gorgeous….i so want to go and you gave me a little more reason to want to…welcome home and i hope that life settles back well for you….so cool though…
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beautiful skies and the Shard looks fabulous.
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What amazing shots, love them, thanks for sharing them with us, and letting some of the excitement our way.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Spectacular!!!
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Wow, it’s a great place to walk around. There are many architecture which I have to see.
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Awesome. You got some really lovely shots of London. Enjoyed. Hope to see more.
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I’ve got plenty more!
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Gorgeous photos! Enjoy your time!
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~~~Oooo, Big Ben.
How Magical!
London is like a storybook character. xxx
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These are beautiful (and dramatic) shots of the sky framed by those London landmarks.
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I love your captures for the day, Fiona! The shot of Big Ben is fantastic! Hope you had a great trip, but I’m sure it feels good to be home again! Enjoy your weekend!
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Beautiful photos. Very good catches of London cloud, I like those beautiful colors of the sky. Greetings.
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London is so beautiful with your fantastic photos! I am glad you’re home and doing well after such a long trip!
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Hi There, Beautiful photos of London. I know that people there are very excited now due to the Olympics. I am going to watch as much of it as I can…. I always enjoy them!!!!!
Get some rest as you unpack…
Hugs,
Betsy
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love those first couple of shots. hope you can get caught up from vacation!
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Great views of London, the skies look ominous though, hope you didn’t get caught in a downpour.
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Verrry Gothic!!! and doesn’t Westminster Chapel look lovely?!!!
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Ok someone needs to buy these photos for you for a gothic London calendar!
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Well, we’ve certainly had the weather for dramatic skies!
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Beautiful shots! Loved the last!
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Good old London. Don’t mention the Olympics!!!!!!!!!
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It is such a nice skypost!
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I´ve never been to London. But we often see shots from it. I think your shots is somehow unique. 🙂
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Ah, I read above that you are back home, Fiona. Smart you. I was going to ask whether you were a fan of the Olympics, since not being fond of big crowds, no amount of money could you get me to London this month. But I’m happy to see these moody images of iconic London again through your talented lens. Hope you and yours had a lovely home visit.
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Wonderful photos, I really need to revisit England some time soon. But not during the Olympics!
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Wonderful shots of the sky and architecture in London.
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Fantastic shots! I like the first one the best the with dramatic clouds looming over Big Ben.
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Your first two shots show the impressive size and age of these amazing biuldings!
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Wow!Great shot of London.
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Welcome home! Lovely pictures — thanks for keeping your priorities straight ;>)))!
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I always love to see such wonderful architecture. Thanks for sharing. Now go unpack!
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Great pictures Lady Fi
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wow, that shot of Big Ben is awesome! What a joy it must have been to see all of these sights, you’ve captured them beautifully. happy week to you Fiona.
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Looks so dramatic! And I guess you got out of London just in time before the craziness of the Olympics!
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You just take really magnificent pictures.. 😀
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My mom and sister just went to London!
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beautiful shots. Hope you didn’t get rained on too much and so glad we ranked in your list of priorities. -Danette
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smashing shots!
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Captured so beautifully! Have a happy weekend and happy sky watching.
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The new skyscraper looks quite impressive.
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Fi, thanks for the great views of London. I have never been there but wished I could have gone in my younger days. – Dave
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Virkelig flotte bilder!
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great pictures
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Wonderful shots. Love the composition with the sky in the background.
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great pics of lovely London skies 🙂
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Great pictures…I thought you would stay over the Olympics?
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No. I don’t like crowds and have got a wedding to go to here in Sweden.
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dramatic and moody sky compliments the architecture very well
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Welcome home!
London calling. 😉
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I think you may have left just in time! See the sights, take some very good picture and go before the whole place goes crazy! Good plan. SM
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Great composition and post processing. I’ve been post processing my grey skies a lot recently, but this week is an exception as the sun came out with a properly blue sky.
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Great cloudy skies, specially the first photo is great.
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Some great skies!! Unpacking is the most boring part of any vacation…
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Great perspectives. Looks like there may be some drama in the sky.
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Great shots of my favourite European city! Can’t wait for the opening ceremony tonight.
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Hi Fiona, good idea to get home before the games begin. I love to watch them, but like you from the comfort of my sofa and with many cups of tea that I don’t have to pay mega dollars for! Not to mention the crowds. Sounds like you had a fun visit though, your daughter and Oscar were very mischievous in the previous post, fun times. Fabulous images of London, so much history there, looking forward to seeing more. I bet Oscar was pleased to see you home, hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Welcome home! I am sure Oscar is happy to be home too. Your photos are beautiful..I look forward to more as time goes by:)
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The clouds were a perfect backdrop, Fi – the Shard looks like it’s piercing one of them. I’ve heard it’s been rainy in England. Enjoy the rest of your summer back home. Was Oscar glad to see you all?
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You have a great eye. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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How beautiful. Some cities are just beautiful.
Pearl
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Wonderfully dramatic shots of iconic scenes!
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Phenomenal skies.
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Beautiful architecture and amazing blue sky! Have a great weekend!
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So much has changed since I was last in London. It looks so different. Love your picture of Big Ben and the sky. The perspective is great. Also, Westminster Chapel really does look clean. I bet that was a big job. Thanks for a walk down memory lane. genie
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such GORGEOUS images!
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Hello! Thanks for dropping by my place. I would love to go to London some day. I work for a doctor and he and his family have spent 3 Thanksgvings there. They love it!
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fantastic images, so striking against the gorgeous sky, gothic indeed! Glad you had a good trip.
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I was actually in London on Thursday and went from there to Stonehenge. Now I am staying for a week in Eastbourne with friends !
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These pictures are amazing. Take me to England with you the next time you go. ; )
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You have good eye – they are lovely photos.
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Wow! Welcome back! Pictures are gorgeous as always and I’m tuned! 🙂
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I think the dark clouds really made for some wonderful photos as usual.
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Ben is looking good 🙂
wonderful dramatic skies
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Fantastic!
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Beautiful city, fairy-tale clouds in the sky. I am greeting
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These are great. I love the designs.
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Super shots of these gorgeous buildings!
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Very dramatic photos Fi, specially the last one – Dave
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These are wonderful.
I especially love the first one.
Thank you for sharing!
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Wonderful moody sky.
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Fantastic photos!!
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Fantastic photos!.
Thank you for your visit and comment.
I’m very happy.
Lucja
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I’ve just now scrolled down and up and seen all of your lovely photos! I enjoyed much to see London, I remember I visited Embankment one time, I should have gone and visit that City, but… I’m slow ;D
Thanks for sharing all these photos here, I enjoyed much to see them! 🙂
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