The O2 – North Greenwich, 2007
Built in 2000, the Millennium Dome in North Greenwich was much maligned during its first year when overruns on budget caused it to make far less money than predicted, with taxpayers footing the bill for the shortfall. It closed on 31 December 2000 and for at least 6 years it stood empty, a very visible white elephant marooned on a peninsula in the Thames. New owners O2 rebranded it in 2005 and it reopened as a multi-use entertainment venue. It now houses cinemas, restaurants, an exhibition space, an intimate venuw for concerts and launch parties, an ice rink in winter, a beach in summer, and a 20 000 seater concert arena where I will see Coldplay in December.
The picture has been fairly intensively Photoshopped, with the midtone contrast and saturation being pushed as far as they could go. Even though I don’t usually like over-manipulated pictures, I fell in love with the grainy feel and the apocalyptic look of the sky.
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Did you do photography at varsity?
Not a joke, I would seriously like to know ……….
I have a photographer son and I showed him your stuff – after peering into them for what seemed like ages at his place this afternoon, he said they were actually quite good, even really good…….
Beautiful photo Jeanne, its so good to know that it is being put to good use now. I was there last in 2003. Coldplay???? You lucky gal you! Have a great Sunday xxx
Wow, that sky is so strong and powerful! It really does look like Ragnarok is upon us.
This is a great photo. I agree, Photoshop has its place and you have put it to good use here, Jeanne!
Can’t believe it’s Saturday again. The picture is almost surreal Jeanie. When I saw just the masts, thought it was of a ship in turbulent waters. Well photoshopped!
Stunning photo, I agree the sky looks amazing.
You lucky, lucky girl going to see Coldplay!! I am green with envy 😉
That is one scary looking sky!
great pic. i think 20% gaussian blur would improve it even further.
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I am so jealous, you going to see Cold Play!
Interesting photo. For one moment I thought it was in high definition. A.A. Gill wrote an hilarious piece on the Dome and what rotten restaurants it has. A must read.