Liverpool – Radio City
The skyline of Liverpool – see how many objects point upwards in this shot – like a collection of stalagmites at different stages of development.
The dominant structure is the Radio City Tower described in Wikipedia as follows:-
Radio City Tower (also known as St. John’s Beacon) FTM Tower is a radio and observation tower in Liverpool, England, built in 1969 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II. It is 138 metres (452 ft) tall, and was built as a ventilation shaft for St. John’s Market, however was never used as such due to a new law passed on the year of completion. It is the second tallest free-standing structure in Liverpool and the 32nd tallest in the United Kingdom.[2]
4 Responses to “Liverpool – Radio City”
I really like this shot! As you say, how many objects point upwards? The tower is matched by all these lesser structures which gives rise to a very pleasing composition. Really nice.
Thanks. I have to admit that I was concentrating on the tower when I composed this shot, and it wasn’t until I got back home that I saw the complimentary verticals.
What an incredible location, well seen and captured too. Great tonal range.
Thank you.