I think I could live in London for an entire lifetime and never feel bored. There's always something new and fascinating to discover. A ways downstream on the Thames lie these magnificent structures.
They almost look like modern art, but they're not actually river pendants. These massive structures are the Thames barriers, the world's second largest movable flood barrier. Built in the late 70's the Thames barrier is designed to protect London from being flooded by an exceptionally high tide moving up from the sea.
I doubt they'd help in a "Day After Tomorrow" or "2012" kind of scenario, but they're still cool!
Upstream from the barriers is Canary Warf, a large office and shopping area.
It rivals London's traditional financial centre and also contains the UK's three tallest buildings.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Downstream
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2 comments:
gorgeous shots as always shan...i fear you may never be coming back to us and boring old suburban life! ;)
What cool structures. You capture the beauty in the functional. Awesome night shots!
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