Waterloo Moonset (London UK) |
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| Image Details | Pixel Width: 20224 | Pixel Height: 5387 | Megapixels: 108 | Images in Panorama: | |||||
| Location Details | Place: Waterloo Bridge | City: London | State: UK | Country: UK | |||||
| Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge located in London, England that spans the River Thames. It connects the South Bank near the London Eye to the Strand in the City of Westminster. The current structure of the bridge was completed in 1945 and was designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. The bridge is made of reinforced concrete and has a distinctive green color. It is a popular tourist attraction in London, offering scenic views of the River Thames and the city's skyline. The bridge is also known for its unique architectural design and its role in the cultural and social history of London.
The Kinks also wrote a song called "Waterloo Sunset" about this bridge. The song was released in 1967 and became one of their biggest hits. It is a nostalgic ballad that reflects on the beauty of the bridge and the city of London, and has become a beloved classic of British popular music. Captured here is a view of the London skyline from Waterloo bridge. The Millennium Wheel and Big Ben are key structures that can be seen in the background along with the Savoy Hotel and other classic imagery of London due to the high resolution nature of this large format panoramic photograph. | |||||||||
