England Photo of the Week Photography

Photo of the Week: A Wheel on Fire

Posted on December 28, 2012

Millennium wheel in London

Celebrating New Year on the banks of the Thames is an old habit for many Londoners, but watching fireworks spark off the capsules of the Millennium Wheel is a relatively new and altogether breathtaking experience.

Flora Baker is the founder and editor of Flora the Explorer, where she writes about her travels around the world, her volunteering exploits and her ongoing attempt to become fluent in Spanish by talking to anyone who'll listen. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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5 Comments

  • Reply
    Ceri
    February 19, 2013 at 12:19 am

    Holy shit, that is one hell of a shot. You are so talented!

  • Reply
    Roma
    March 21, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Damn girl thats a great shot Flora!
    I was there too! I was too busy wiping the tears from my cheeks after waiting hours for the ‘donnnng’ from Big Ben.

    • Reply
      Flora
      March 28, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Roma, glad you like the shot 🙂 It’s such a gorgeous spot to ring in the New Year from!

  • Reply
    Davide Vadalà
    June 3, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Good timing, well done! Spinning wheel are always a great photographic subject

    • Reply
      Flora
      June 6, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks so much Davide! I was pretty proud of my timing 🙂

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