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The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is a historic building located in the heart of London's Westminster district. It is home to the UK's government and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. The building's stunning architecture and rich history make it a popular destination for photographers. There are many great photography locations within the Houses of Parliament, including the famous Big Ben clock tower, the House of Commons and the House of Lords chambers, and the stunning Westminster Hall.

Westminster Storm
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Michael

As an interlude between all the New Zealand Photos I want to show another photo from that incredible evening in London back in August. To see such awesome light at such a great location was really something special. I felt very lucky :-)

Processing on this one was my usual Exposure Blending, then some dreamy photo techniques and to finish it some contrast and color work. I explain all of this in my video tutorials, which I've recorded over the last years.

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A dark day in Westminster
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Clive Griffiths

Our thoughts are with everyone involved, especially the families, friends and colleagues of those killed and injured.
The fallen:- PC Keith Palmer Kurt Cochran Aysha Frade Leslie Rhodes They will not be forgotten.

#WeAreNotAfraid #PrayForLondon

Big Ben & Westminster Bridge at Sunset
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

This is another shot from last years trip to the UK. This is the Palace of Westminister, Big Ben and WestMinister Bridge at sunset

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Streaking in to the New Year
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

Sunset over Big Ben in London UK, taken during a short business trip there earlier this year. The holiday period has given me a bit of down time to...

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Parliament
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament along the River Thames, with the Victoria tower on the left and the clock tower containing Big Ben on the right. Along the...

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Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

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This was taken at the Stuck in Customs Photowalk in London in September 2010. Trey was on the top of a wall telling...

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Westminster
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Michael

Last monday I was in photographers heaven for a few minutes. London before sunset with a storm front rolling in from the east presented the best photo opportunity in this year so far and I was in exactly the right place.

I have an Article on my blog where I provide some behind the scenes info to how this photo came to be, if you are interested.

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Westminster Glow
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Michael

The continuation of my London series with photo number three taken during that dramatic sunset at Westminster. Right after taking this bracketed exposure I ran down to find cover under the bridge, where I took the photo I posted last week. I have one more photo, which I might show you sometime. I was so lucky that evening. 4 big shots out of 20 Minutes of shooting is quite a good rate for me.

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All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Alan Taylor

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower; it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom. Wikipedia

This shot was taken just after the renovation works had started.

The Palace of Westminster - UK Parliament
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Yi Jiang

The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Firesky Over Parliament
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

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Westminster with a wonderful sunset over the top.

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Parliament
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, UK I couldn't leave London without taking this iconic shot, I wanted a shot from Westminster Bridge but...

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Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

One from last weeks trip to London .. the classic houses of Parliament at dusk ...

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Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

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Silence
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Pete Rowbottom

I was really lucky to get anything here today as it was pouring down and I got a royal soaking before I got here, I decided to visit a spot undercover right next to here to try and wait it out, with a few mins amazingly it did stop and allowed to to not only get a nice long exposure with the low light but also manage to get all the storm clouds, with 30 minutes it had completely cleared and was sunny for the rest of the day, well worth a soaking, to think I almost gave up for the day.... Also pleased with the colour version, but I'm really feeling the black and white vibe at the moment, especially for stuff like this, just feels a lot more emotive to me when you remove the distraction of colour.

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Westminster
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben
by Pete Rowbottom

Another shot from a rainy, overcast, and gloomy day in the capital, still it provided some really nice contrasting light on the buildings and bridge, much more feel to the place when it's like this opposed to on sunnier days, if you can put up with the rain there's always something to grab when it breaks.

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Interceptions Dream...
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This is an long exposure for around five minutes. I used two Hitech Filters a Ten stop and a Three stop. It was an...

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Last light
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

London Houses Of Parliament and Westminster bridge.

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Parliament by night [UK]
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

UNESCO: Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church Date of Inscription: 1987 Criteria: (ii)(iv)

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Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

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The Classic Squared version of Big Ben. I was lucky with the time.

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Big Ben Sunset
Westminster Bridge to Big Ben

After being overcast and rainy all day the clouds began to break just before sunset. I hustled down to Thames just in time to catch this shot. 5...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Houses of Parliament!
Most notably Michael, Pete Rowbottom and George Kurzik.