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The City of London at Twilight on Tuesday 28 February (20 minutes later)

The City of London at Twilight on Tuesday 28 February (20 minutes later) by kayodeok.
This is the same scene as the earlier shot taken 20 minutes later.

I wasn't really going to put it online but I haven't taken pictures for a week now because my sensor is very dirty and I am too scared to clean it myself so I have to dig into my "archives" till I can find the courage to clean my sensor.

I prefer not to do any post-processing on my images (no photoshop skills) but in this case, I had to use the healing brush to remove the sensor specks and I had to crop out part of the image which couldn't be healed with the sensor brush.

(The specks are very visible at F/22 which is my preferred aperture for landscape shots but they are also visible at other apertures though F/4, F/2.8, F/1.4 is still "usable"

17/04/2007: I no longer shoot at F/22 because of lens diffraction issues; F/11 generally gets the job done)

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From WikiPedia:

The City of London is a small area in Greater London. The modern conurbation of London developed from the City of London and the nearby City of Westminster, which was the centre of the royal government. The City of London is now London's main financial district. It is often referred to as just the City or as the Square Mile, as it is approximately one square mile (2.6 square kilometres) in area; note that these terms are also often used as synonyms for the UK financial services industry, which is principally based there.

In the medieval period the City was the full extent of London (as distinct from the nearby but then-separate City of Westminster), but the term London now refers to a much larger conurbation containing both 'cities'. The City of London is still part of London's city centre, but apart from financial services, most of London's metropolitan functions are centred on the West End. The City of London has a resident population of under 9,000 but a daily working population of around 300,000.

[...]

The size of the City was originally constrained by a defensive perimeter wall, known as 'London Wall', which was built by the Romans to protect their strategic port city. However, the boundaries of the City of London are no longer the old City Wall as the city expanded its jurisdiction to the so-called City Bars such as Temple Bar. The boundary froze in the medieval period, thus the City did not and does not control the whole of London.

The walls have long since disappeared although several sections remain visible above ground. A section near the Museum of London was revealed after the devastation of an air-raid on 29 December 1940 at the height of the Blitz. Other visible sections are at St Alphage, London Wall, and there are two sections near the Tower of London.

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xim-crow  Pro User  says:

All your London photographies are amazing !
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~well done, the exposure is spot on...I shot quite a few nighttime long exposure cityscapes and find myself cleaning up those pixels affected by 10-30 sec exposures @ f/16-f/22 regularily...usually the only PShop editing I end up doing...I appreciate the additional information as well~
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kayodeok  Pro User  says:

Many thanks to both of you :-)
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payl says:

Immense. The colours somewhy remind me a bit of turkey, even though i've never been there.
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Red sparrow says:

Beautiful Shot! Looks like a lot of work and planning went into it.

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Temeculamom  Pro User  says:

This is an amazing night shot. The colors, the clarity, the light are all wonderful.

Tag 1
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Tomsch  Pro User  says:

wonderful nightshot! I like the colors, how you captured the smooth surface of the Thames and the reflection.
tag2 and a fav!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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kelpenhagen  Pro User  says:

you take such beautiful shots of your city! This one is so beautiful - tag3
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avaloncm  Pro User  says:

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Great colors - absolutely beautiful shot!!
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silyld  Pro User  says:

great pic :-) 3-2-1
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KP!  Pro User  says:

Lovely! 1-2-3
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Paul J Whaley says:

Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing colors and reflections.
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UaEMaX says:

wow amazing
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Zulpha  Pro User  says:

That's beautiful

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>Sandy<  Pro User  says:

What a fabulous image!! The lights are amazing. Spectacular shot!!! 3-2-1
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Sergio Lubezky  Pro User  says:

Absolutely fantastic! (3:1)
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Life of David  Pro User  says:

Wonderful photo!

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Lothann  Pro User  says:

Great shot!
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Supriya O says:

Excellent shot!!
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Joana S. says:

well done! great lighting and interesting subject!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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arnitr  Pro User  says:

Good. I loke the colors and the texture on the river.

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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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itsamish  Pro User  says:

You've done an amazing job with London!
I've always thought our city looks amazing at night. Much more so than during the day. You've also given me inspiration to execute some of my ideas... nice one :-)
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Bling$Bling  Pro User  says:

What a magnificent shot!*!*!
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cuellar  Pro User  says:

Excellent nightshot.
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Stevez32 says:

Very nice capture
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Koshyk  Pro User  says:

Very good cityscape! Thanks for putting it up on flickr.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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petebeck  Pro User  says:

spectacular!
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Snorri Gunnarsson says:

Very nice exposure-
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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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destinatio  Pro User  says:

Fabulous twilight shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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jilbean3  Pro User  says:

Congrats on making interestingness on March 7, 2006! Click on that day here: www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2006/03/
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard Downey says:

love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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bridgepix  Pro User  says:

Wow! Gorgeous.
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vanvos  Pro User  says:

Amazing!
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LucaPicciau says:

Fabulous irrisistible image, simply beautiful!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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45street | www.victorpuig.com  Pro User  says:

Like a postcard!. Spectacular colors and light.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jeff Clow  Pro User  says:

Brilliant cityscape.

Superb work behind the lens....!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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diyosa  Pro User  says:

This is beautiful. Very nice!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kpals says:

Wow nice shot
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jonnyfung [deleted] says:

Wow, excellent shot! Love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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Nick Owen's Poetry and Pictures  Pro User  says:

special!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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globalindex says:

Excellent work! a fav!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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globalindex says:

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You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular night pictures, invite only"
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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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yksksy says:

Great!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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ronsimaschine says:

WOW! Great pictures...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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Juan I. Cubilla  Pro User  says:

This is an amazing shot! Congratulations!! One of my favs..
I´ll soon coming to London, and this has definitely inspired me a lot.
Thank you for sharing this excellent work!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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D'Lish  Pro User  says:

beautiful!
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Catrina Stearns says:

Very nice. The colors are just amazing. Great picture. (returned from pay it forward)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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ChrisBrookesPhotography.co.uk  Pro User  says:

have you cleaned your ccd yet??
i had dust on mine and bought stuff on the internet and used wipes with i think methanol type liquid and it did the job with no damage
of course my camera is cheaper than yours but i still wouldnt like to wreck it !!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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kayodeok  Pro User  says:

cbrookes75: I haven't cleaned the sensor yet and it is now worse than it was in February.

I am considering having it cleaned professionally at www.fixationuk.com/

I used to use a blower but it is no longer effective
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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AnneliesW  Pro User  says:

Stunning!
Great shot...magnificent...superb!!!
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Kenny Maths  Pro User  says:

Lovely colours and great reflections. However, personally I'd crop some of the sky out. (4 Aces)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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kiwêhowin.  Pro User  says:

Wow! Beautifully-detailed cityscape.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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ChrisBrookesPhotography.co.uk  Pro User  says:

the cleaning stuff i use is just methanol type liquid with sealed swab type things available for the type of ccd you have , you only need to use light pressure and the methanol evaporates instantly leaving you dust free, though i cleaned it a month ago and it needs doing again!! i was apprehensive about doing it myself but the camera was faultless afterwards
cheers from chris
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

-angel, [deleted] says:

absolutely gorgeous!!
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BamaWester  Pro User  says:

Terrific shot in every way. Nicely done. Faved.

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SoundsGood says:

Wow. It doesn't get any better than this!

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Nate Larimer  Pro User  says:

amazing and beautiful...I hope you get your sensor fixed soon...

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MOVING to flickr.com/people/photographybypaulsutcl [deleted] says:

nice shot!
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pandabear_de  Pro User  says:

Great Capture! Instant Fave!


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MOVING to flickr.com/people/photographybypaulsutcl [deleted] says:

I am nominating this photo for www.flickr.com/groups/nominate/

please add to pool!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima)  Pro User  says:

I've seen this view many times, but never like this. Sensational work.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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the worst photographer ever says:

this was taken on my birthday, which is funny because I'm just about to move here.

xx
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Drops of Ruby says:

amazing view of a wonderful city
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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idg  Pro User  says:

great night scene - cool bridge - love the colour range - well done

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Ran_d  Pro User  says:

An amazing photo !! Very well done !!


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bekahpaige  Pro User  says:

love it
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klocean  Pro User  says:

Wonderful! :)

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Jeremy Stockwell  Pro User  says:

Love the color on the bridge. The skyline is so crisp. Well done!

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Steve.Korn  Pro User  says:

Really beautiful.

This image is discussed in this thread of the Optimizing Your Set Up / Resource Center Group:

www.flickr.com/groups/optimizingyoursetup/dis cuss/7215759...

Please feel free to add it to the group pool!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dave Schreier  Pro User  says:

Fantastic image!
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ZaNiaC  Pro User  says:

Wow! Beautiful!
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Leviathor  Pro User  says:



You are invited to post this image to Spectacular Objects - Invite Only.
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

cintiacn [deleted] says:

London is a great place to take pictures, isn't it? :)
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This is a great photo! Congratulations!

I am a scout for a new Photo of the Day competition called Earth Shots. It is a non-profit website created purely to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet.

We would like to invite you to submit your wonderful image to our contest. To find out more visit EarthShots.org or view our Flickr profile.

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Lua17 says:

it's beautiful!!!!
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kuttansubash says:

Your pictures are great, I see you lie taking pictures of around London, particular bridges too. I love Canary Wharf and Southban in particular too.
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StarrGazr  Pro User  says:

Excellent!! I hope you don't mind...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fee* says:

Fantastic !
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fede_gen88  Pro User  says:

Wonderful... Love this place!
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Plainpixel says:

WOW!!!
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mikeserieys  Pro User  says:

I adore the City of London. This only adds to that. Wonderful.
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pingnews.com  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Making History, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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L'artiste @ Work says:

i love ur night photos, they are amazing
i'm really new to photography, particularly night photography, i tried a few times but the photos always come grainy!
any tips please?
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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kayodeok  Pro User  says:

Shawi: I had a look at your night shots and you appear to be using the 400D / XTI so here are my suggestions:

1. Shoot at your lowest ISO (that is, ISO 100 on your 400D); you could also investigate Noise Ninja for when you have no choice when shooting in higher ISOs

2. Use a sturdy Tripod. Some of your night shots where obviously taken with a Tripod but there still appears to be some blur as well and the images also look soft.

3. If you are using the kit lens, then try shooting your night shots at apertures between F/8 and F/11 as this provides the sharpest images for the kit lens

Hope this helps?
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JoseeArseneau says:

Amazing!
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johnny1989aaa says:

Your images are great, another outstanding picture, a great photographer
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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NatashaP  Pro User  says:

Breathtakingly beautiful!

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Found in your popular shots. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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nikiya2789  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called London - la città dov ho lasciato il cuore -, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Exothermic  Pro User  says:

nice
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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ivann_lamy says:

please your photo it's good for lovely-city, join: www.flickr.com/groups/lovely-city/
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Alex.cn says:

amazing colour.
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F90X  Pro User  says:

This is nice. I've just started with the night shots so I shall have to keep an eye on yours as you appear to have it under pretty good control.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jill .... in Singapore lah! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Global Backpackers *** Exclusive, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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Smart Destinations  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Metropolitan Scenes, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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.Brenda M. says:

wonderful!
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david.bank  Pro User  says:

Please add this photo to our new group:

www.flickr.com/groups/blue_hour_party/pool/
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Velurajah UK  Pro User  says:

A really beautiful scene!!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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LeszekZadlo  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 100 + Viewed Best Architecture Photos (add 1, award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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