Sunday, August 26, 2007

Best British Views?


Now there is a programme on ITV1 tonight where celebrities pick their favourite views in Britain. I have two contenders. One is Canary Wharf - seen at sunset, preferably in the autumn or winter travelling in a westerly direction from Gallions Reach. The sun hangs behind the highest tower and the sky is a brilliant orange colour. All the skyscrapers are back lit by this enormous disc. It just makes my heart miss a beat. Just by way of contrast my other choice is Blythburgh Church seen from the A12 travelling towards Lowestoft. This is a wonderful, almost mystical view at any time of day - but especially early in the morning with mist drifting from the river, or again at twilight. This has the atmosphere that is medieval and so satisfying.
Tell me your favourite views.

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