pall mall palette

South-east England's dramatic sunsets surprised me, especially this apocalyptic-like backdrop to Pall Mall's rush hour! Pall Mall is a major street in St James area of central London & is named for the mallet & ball game 'palle-maille' played there in the 17thC. It was once the centre of London's fine art scene & is best known for the private 'gentlemen's clubs' built in the 19thC, many still open today. The southside of Pall Mall has belonged to the crown for hundreds of years & is where St James' Palace, Marlborough House, Buckingham House & other royal residences can be found
Trivia : in the London version of the board game Monopoly, Pall Mall property can be bought for 140 pound, oddly low for a street of such exclusive status :-).View On Black
explore #93. Thank you everyone.

NB : Some loser called"blahblahalphonse" stole this picture, changed the title & captions & posted it on his own stream. I blocked him . He closed his acct. No doubt to start anew posting others pics under a new name. Can't fool yourself, fella!!

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  1. david tsabar, mariaugusta, tmorris31, Eduardo Amorim, and 43 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. ♥♥...♥♥ [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)

    An amazing shot Ana, excellent exposure and incredible divine colors.
    Oh... you didn't go??? ......Never mind.. maybe next time you visit London!!! Hugs!!!!!!!!!!! ILY
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  3. mariaugusta (52 months ago | reply)

    Very dramatic sky, yes!!

    Great image, dear Ana ;-))

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  4. tmorris31 (52 months ago | reply)

    Wow, the color is amazing! Very interesting history.
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  5. catz2 (52 months ago | reply)

    Hello, welcome back Ana, missed you. Lovely photo of a very dramatic sunset over this exciting city. Look forward to more uploads of your trip.

  6. Eduardo Amorim (52 months ago | reply)

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  7. AndréTeixeira (52 months ago | reply)

    On black is superb, Ana!
    This beautiful and dramatic sky is really surprising!
    Seems to be in fires and it is really incredible to see the daily life run below of this sky! Amazing view!!!

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    I found on my keyboard how written with "Ç" without having in the keyboard. Use alt+128!!! lol

    Abraços!!! =D

  9. ninayak -- Still in hometown for the winter (52 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful rosy evening Ana. Looks so romantic..

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  12. littlenelly (rare but there) (52 months ago | reply)

    WOW - great show Ana !

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  13. wish u were here (off contemplating life) [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)

    Great capture
    My neighbor just got back from a visit to England too and brought me many wonderful photos of St. James Cathedral
    Glad to see you have returned safely too ;0)

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    Lovely colors and a Class shot :-))

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  15. Tony's Outdoors (52 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture. Interesting history. Beautiful sky.

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    Fantastica imagen, OK

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    This is such an amazing photo Ana. I love the colour of the sky. Have a great day my friend :)
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  20. I.C.U.Photos (52 months ago | reply)

    Excellent capture and light.

  21. rodante (52 months ago | reply)

    Muy bonita fotografia

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    That's really a dramatic sunset ! And I have missed you so much! Sorry I couldn't say 'good morning' to you this morning ..

  26. allr1 (52 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful photograph, and wonderful description. Central London
    sounds like a great place. Lots of history, royalty and tradition.
    Fabulous capture of this cherry sunset.

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    Awesome shot Ana! What a magnificent sight!

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    WoW !!!!!!! WoW !!!!!!!!! Ana....
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  31. KathyAAdams (52 months ago | reply)

    Ana these tones are incredible. Love the softness of them. Did you have a nice trip
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    Beautiful image and colors.
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    ..Ana!!! what a fab foto of your historical walk thro such history.....and so well Explored tooooo...don't get sick on all that sugar Denis is tossing your way!!! :~)

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  36. nature photographer. (52 months ago | reply)

    Great dramatic sky,...Have a great day friend.....

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    Spectacular view Ana !!
    This totally takes my breath away...wow. That sky could be on fire...such intensity & impressive.
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  39. nelleke2 - (52 months ago | reply)

    An impression of sky, and rushhour! I remember it so well. Have been there more than once. How was your trip? I hope you had a good "Photo"time?
    Beautiful shot. Lovely and interesting tones. It gives the scene something dramatic,

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    Nice one
    Have a fantastic friday!!

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  42. woso (52 months ago | reply)

    Great shot Ana,
    And on explore, congratulations.
    Have a nice day.

  43. Piax (52 months ago | reply)

    wonderful red sky! amazing work Anna!

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    Lovely sunset, Ana!
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  46. Ibnu Yusuf (52 months ago | reply)

    Great shot, Ana....spectacular.....awesome. Congratulations.

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  47. frontporchblues (52 months ago | reply)

    yes, that truly IS a dramatic sunset!!! Color and composition are divine and thank you for sharing with us!!!
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