What's the Point? A phrase very often said to me by people when I do something that annoys them :P
I made the tower silhouetted so it isnt obvious what it is, hence the question...
What's the point?
It's Big Ben! Actually, technically it's not Big Ben, cos Big Ben is the bell, which is never seen. The clock tower is called something else... which I can't remember...
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To me, it is the repetition of the pointed towers that really makes this photo interesting. Of course, the beautiful sunset-lit clouds help too. I also like the light coming through open areas in the towers. To me the center of interest is the building with all the small towers (parliament?), not the clock tower which, though larger, isn't as interesting in silhouette. From your comments that wasn't your intent, but it doesn't affect the impact or quality of the image. Exposure, focus, and post-processing are all perfect.
One nit: To me, the photo seems slightly tilted to the right. It isn't; Big Ben is perfectly vertical in this image! But the silhouette removes the depth cues that indicate the rooftops are slanted because of perspective, making them seem tilted. A slight counter-clockwise rotation might make the image look straighter.
A lot of points in this place, some literal and some figurative. And after a long day in committee we ask, "What IS the point? Lets get a pint!" Sorry couldn't resist. Back to the point - Love this picture. You are right on with the sharp siouettes and that beautiful sky. I might crop just a bit off the bottom. 9
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