London Eye Capsules at Sundown
by James Brunker
Title
London Eye Capsules at Sundown
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Capsules on the London Eye glow as they catch the light of the setting sun. Officially opened to the public on 9th March 2000, the Eye (also known as the Millennium Wheel) is now the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK. The wheel has 32 capsules, each of which weighs 10 tonnes and holds up to 25 people. The whole structure is 443ft (135m) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394ft (120m); a complete rotation takes around 30 minutes.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, publication, transmission or use in any form without written permission prohibited.
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February 27th, 2016
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