The Shard, London Bridge, Jan. 2011

The Shard, London Bridge, close-up, Jan. 2011,  by Cybermyth13.

It was a sunny day so it was a good day to get some pictures of the Shard building being built at London Bridge. The central core was completed in December 2010.

 

For other pics of the Shard, including earlier stages of the building,  click on the photos or see my Shard set on Flickr

Cyclists in the Tour of Britain 2009

Cyclists in the Tour of Britain 2009, by Cybermyth13.

Sometimes things do not work out as you hoped. I got in position for this shot and waited for the cyclists to come round to this point on the circuit along the Embankment by the River Thames. At the last moment someone comes along and sticks his head into the frame.

The Shard under construction at London Bridge, Jan. 2011 - an alternative view

The Shard under construction, Jan. 2011 - an alternative view, by Cybermyth13.

This is a curious juxtaposition between a building from the 19th century and a 21st century skyscraper under construction in Southwark in south London. The view is from Borough High Strret, outside the Post Office, close to London Bridge on the south sde of the Thames. The building in the foreground was part of the old St Thomas' Hospital before it moved to its current site further along the river in Waterloo. In the background is the central core of the Shard being built next to London Bridge station. Once complete the Shard will be encased in glass, but for the moment the concrete seems to match the stone of the older building.

Covent Garden in the evening

Busker and 2010 Christmas lights at Covent Garden, London,  by Cybermyth13.

Even in December with all the Christmas shoppers, it can be difficult at times for a busker to attract a crowd. I guess they are too busy shopping to have time for buskers and it was a bit cold at the time. The Christmas decorations were good.