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Sunday 17 May 2009

Old Ford Lock

The old ford lock controls the water between the Hackney Cut and the tidal Lea River. In the east looking back toward central London. In the background you can see the 'Gherkin' (a sky scraper in the financial district).

12 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh i like this picture a lot a lot!!! Reminds me of lazy days of summer.

Babzy.B said...

London , it could be in the countryside, except the building you mentioned ! Nice ;)
Have a good sunday , here is really sunny :)

jabblog said...

Great shot! Very summery and bright.

jelb said...

bonjour,
Nice composition..beautiful brightness..Bravo!

Tanya Breese said...

A beautiful photo :)

Cat said...

It's a wonderful photo. I love little canals like this.

Maria Grazia said...

Good pic, as usual. We are spoilt by your great images of London, Mo. "The Gherkin", you can practically see it from anywhere in London!It is in several of my photos taken in so different and far places. Yes, it has become one of the modern landmark of London.

Unknown said...

This shot takes me right back to last summer, when I sailed on a narrowboat on the canals between Birmingham and worcester. I opened and closed 117 of these in a week. It did work up an appetite. Nice photo!

Sharon said...

Such a rural looking scene but with evidence of the big city on the horizon.

Ian Bines said...

great blog and great pictures, just came across your blog and i'm enjoying scrolling through your great shots.keep up the great work.
ian.

marley said...

Great photo, especially with the Gherkin in the distance.

I've always fancied a slow paced holiday on a narrow boat, taking in the sights of the UK. One day maybe...

Julie said...

Same here as for Marley: a narrow-boat holiday sounds ideal.

What a treasure to have a delightful spot like this in such close proximity to the city ... shall venture that far West next time I am over your way.

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