Wheel Of Fortune

Brisbane decided to install their own London Eye at Southbank which is adjacent to the river and the CBD.

This one will be resident for 2 years. The London Eye is 135m high, this one is only 60m.

One thing that always annoyed me when I was on a ferris wheel, was that I seemed to spend more time stopping and starting while people got on and off, and only a very short time actually doing circuits.

Well Brisbane has a solution to that annoying problem. They are only installing 2 chairs on the wheel so you can get maximum enjoyment.

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eliselovesprada says:

Can you imagine the queue.... you'd want to pre-book!!!;-)

Fab photo Jim!! I hope they have more chairs there by the time I get to Brisbane!!

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seeit_snapit says:

wow - love this shot! LOL @ eliselovesprada

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marush1 says:

The London Eye has solved the stopping problem - it doesnt stop!
Pods are loaded whilst moving - admittedly moving very slowly.
Even with each pod holding 20 people queues are still a problem, or were last time I was there. You can have to wait over 2 hours at peak times.

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xollob58 says:

A great perspective and crop, I really like the simple white against those blues in the sky. Grand job.
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Remko. says:

Very nice colours... blue and white.... a very balanced photo.
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j.towbin © says:

Love that stark white against the deep blue sky.
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M De Vries says:

Magnificent Shot...

Well done!

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Chocolatefluffycloud says:

excellent shot, great idea but surely its not that cost effective....or is really expensive!?

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TsK says:

nice wide angle shot, 60m is still pretty high of the ground, especially if your swinging about in one of those chairs!
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arekev says:

Very nice... a superb capture !!

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arekev says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photo Book, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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wmpe2000 says:

Great angle! I wonder how much it will cost? As much at least half the price of the London Eye :)
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Jooliree -back online again thanks to genius husba says:

Very striking graphical image Jim...you wouldn't get me up there tho'!
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Kat Davis © says:

I was wondering where all the chairs were! Imagine the lines. This is a striking shot.
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MagicAttic88 says:

Great shot. Are they really not going to add any more chairs - I find that hilarious.
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Meremail says:

The rest of the chairs have been added since I took that shot about 2 weeks ago.
I drove past it during the week at night and the wheel is nicely lit up and would make a nice shot too.

I am not sure what the ticket price will be yet. Thanks for all the comments, I appreciate it.
Jim
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chewie2008~ says:

wow... think of the line up... I agree with you, it annoying when ever i'm on one and it's stationary most of the time...

well captured as well...
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katcat ©bluerosephoto says:

Wonderful shot !! I love the contrast and the lighting in this !!

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evilapekatt says:

Very nice angle.
I would probably never set foot in such devilish contraptions, but I appreciate their beauty. :)
Also - nice gradient on the sky.
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{prb} i don't believe in coincidences says:

oh I love the simplicity of the color and the design. fab fab fab
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cam luv says:

Great angle..try giving it a spin.
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morvendmrt says:

The colours in this are just fab. What an amazingly blue sky!
I also really like the slightly squinty angle.
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Mr Magoo ICU says:

Nice shot Jim, plan to visit this guy myself during the week.
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