Ben Both Sides is a photograph by Connie Handscomb which was uploaded on March 27th, 2014.
Title
Ben Both Sides
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
UNESCO World Heritage Site Ref: 426bis
An iconic landmark in London, Big Ben {renamed Elizabeth Tower, but it will always be Big Ben to me} is a great bell clock at the end of the Palace of Westminster, London standing 316 feet tall.
When The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by a huge fire in 1834, It was rebuilt to include a tower and a clock: this was Big Ben. In 1859, Big Ben rang for the first time. It is reknowned for its accurate timekeeping - (apparently regulated by a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum though I'm not sure how that works).
The Latin inscription below the clock face DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM means 'O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First'.
As to why it is called Big Ben .... there are theories, but no one really knows for sure.
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The sun was setting, and its golden light highlighted the amber colour of the Portland stone ... before it disappeared completely: *snap* :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
London Photography
Landscape and Landmark Photog.
Uploaded
March 27th, 2014
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Comments (23)
Connie Handscomb
Heaps of thanks to you, Judy, for featuring this image in Landscape and Landmark Photography :)))
Judy Vincent
Wonderful color and detail! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
Kellice Swaggerty
I really like this "angle" very much, Connie! Very well composed with bold simplicity and imposing strength! Thanks too for your informative description. L/F FB
Joe Jake Pratt
Nice shot Connie.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Joe .. .we've 'immortalized' this memory in a lavish gold frame for our own home; travel nostalgia :)))
Jennie Marie Schell
This is stunning, the comp, light and textures! L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Just found your comment here, Jennie .. so happy you like this; considering the great distance I took this from , the details turned out amazing well; thank you so much for your kindness ;)))
Greg Collins
Gorgeous! Nice perspective.
Connie Handscomb replied:
I guess I haven't been around to these older uploads & missed seeing your visit here, Greg; thank you .. & sorry for lateness :)))
Debbie Portwood
What a wonderful shot Connie! I have never seen such a close view of this Iconic clock tower before! Such ornate and amazing architecture! Fantastic details! f/love! :D
Dominique Amendola
Nice shot! Love the sharpness of details and the golden tones.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Dominique .. the setting sun added those golden tones; glad you like them :)))
Maggie Vlazny
Stunning subject and capture Connie! v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Maggie! Thank you... Big Ben truly is magnificent .. the Gothic architectural details are amazingly rich on the tower ; glad you like it :)))
Hazel Holland
Fabulous capture and presentation, Connie! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you again, Hazel; the sun was setting & when it hits the clock 'just so', it is easy to capture the details in a warm light ... :)))
Rosita Larsson
Wonderful capture!! v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
I do have a fondness for this big clock ... have to admit, I've taken quite a few images of it over time; glad you like this, Rosita! :)))
Tessa Fairey
Magnificent capture and presentation Connie! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Tessa, lovely to meet you & let me thank you very much for your appreciation here! :)))