Big Ben



Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is generally extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well. It is the largest  four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. It celebrated its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009, during which celebratory events took place. The clock was finished being built on 10 April 1858. The clock tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of both London and England, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.


My first day shot of the Big Ben.


the sky was rather gloomy..


My second day shot of it..

I love this picture the most..

Comments

  1. foongpcSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I wish I can see Big Ben with my own eyes one day! I like the last photo the best! : )

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  2. JeanetteSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Nice photos! I like the last one the best, too!

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  3. eastcoastlifeSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Big Ben looks better on a sunny day. :)

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  4. Small KucingSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Reminds me of Cars 2 movie :p.

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  5. suituapuiSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    A must-see landmark in London...

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  6. JamesSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Cool shots!

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  7. [SK]September 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    i do think the big ben is a magnificent building, i was there for an hour taking lots of photos, hehe!! :D

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  8. rainfield61September 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    You have to like the pictures.

    It is costly to fly back for more pictures.

    (big grin).

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  9. slavemomSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Nice shots! Can even see London Eye in the backgrd.

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  10. khengsiongSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    London is certainly not known for good weather...

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  11. GratitudeSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    No mandatory pic of Big Ben taken across the Thames River?
    +Ant+

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  12. Alice LawSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Yeah, the last pic is beautiful!

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  13. PeteSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Great landmark of London...

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  14. Twilight ManSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I took the photo of Big Ben in December and it was almost dark at 3pm! Will go again. Your photos are great!

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