Picture of the day - November 19, 2007

London and The River Thames after dark

Photo courtesy of Robert Stainforth. The River Thames is one of the most well-known bodies of water on the planet. Its  waters flow through several cities and towns in southern England including Oxford, Reading and Windsor, as well as the very heart of London. Since a number of London's most important landmarks and tourist attractions are either within sight of the river or within easy walking distance, a visit to "The Thames" is pretty much mandatory when visiting England for the first time. The London cityscape is quite distinctive and very beautiful, especially after the sun goes down and all the colorful lights brighten the sky and cast their reflections upon the water. This beautiful nighttime photograph of the river and the city beyond was taken by photographer Robert Stainforth, and the following is his story behind the image: "I set up a website for a college project on London Tube Architecture. However with winter nights drawing in, I decided to take some shots of the city after dark. This photo of The Thames was taken on a perfect evening from Waterloo bridge looking towards the iconic London Eye and The Houses of Parliament."  --Robert Stainforth Click here to comment on today's picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"