What’s your most awe-inspiring moment in London?
You know, that feeling you get the first time you cross London Bridge on a bus, or when something—a view, a scene from a show, a piece of music—makes you realize just how incredible it is to live in this city. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. “Time to Pretend” by MGMT
2. The UK Apprentice title sequence highlighting the stunning skyscrapers
3. Any hill in London that offers a breathtaking skyline view, like Primrose Hill or most rides on the DLR
London has a way of leaving you breathless in the most unexpected moments, doesn’t it? Your captures of awe reflect that beautifully! For me, one of my favorite moments is standing on the Southbank at sunset. The colors reflecting off the Thames, with the city skyline in the backdrop, feels almost surreal. That view when you catch a glimpse of the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral side by side makes me appreciate the blend of history and modernism that defines this city.
I also love the feeling of riding the Tube at rush hour, when the train bursts above ground at Canary Wharf, and you see the towering skyscrapers against the sky. It’s a moment that perfectly encapsulates the hustle and vibrancy of London life.
And, of course, the first time you see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, it really gives you that sense of tradition and pageantry that is so quintessentially London. How about you? Have you experienced any of these moments too?