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Old 11-17-2009, 08:11 PM
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Taken at the top of the London Eye, looking towards old Father Thames and the city of London. It's 442 Feet to the top of the eye and each of these capsules weighs 10 Tons.
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From The Top Of The Eye.


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Old 11-17-2009, 09:02 PM
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It's brilliant up there isn't it? I would love to go at night...
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Old 11-17-2009, 09:09 PM
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Great shot with great perspective.
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I see you are back up there again David. Not quite the same though, eh. Wonderful shot of a wonderful view. Must get down to the smoke again soon. Not been for years. Thanks my good friend. PAUL
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Very cool perspective David. Nice job!
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Thank you for the kind comments, if your ever down London way I would recommend a trip on the eye.
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Awesome shot and love the perspective TFS.
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Old 11-18-2009, 08:34 AM
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442 Feet to the top of the eye and each of these capsules weighs 10 Tons.

Hard facts and fear of heights in one great picture. I like this one Dave and I'd say one of your very best, well done mate
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Wow David, I don't think I would have the bottle to go up there. I'm not good with heights but you did and this shot is amazing. I like that you got one of the other capsules in the shot. Well done David. Wonderful capture my friend.

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Old 11-18-2009, 09:46 AM
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Fantastic shot! A great view of London from up there. Well captured and thanks for sharing.

I can't wait to try something like that on our 'Southern Star' wheel in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

It's a long story, but did you know you get a warranty when you buy one of these monster Ferris Wheels?

They're probably a lot of fun though!
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