I was recently asked to supply a series of panoramic views of London from the same viewpoint but at different times of day, for a network TV news company. These were for the backdrops to their studio, simulating the views outside their window at daytime, evening and night.

They of course wanted a spectacular viewpoint, with an iconic view of London, so I suggested a rooftop terrace in Canary Wharf from which I had photographed before, and who were happy to let me return there to shoot again.

Selecting a clear day, I proceeded to take a series of panoramic views, from before sunset with the sun in the sky, to dusk, and night. Needless to say, the clients were absolutely thrilled with the results.

For me the most evocative view was that I captured at dusk, when the sky was still luminous with the evanescent but glowing crepuscular colours in the sky contrasting with the twinkling lights in the myriads of buildings.

In this view can be seen the River Thames snaking across the panorama, with the rooftops of Rotherhithe in the foreground. Also visible is the illuminated St Paul’s Sports Ground, and Lagado Mews at centre (see detail 2), next to Mayflower Park. Beyond is The City, with the Shard at left, The City cluster of skyscrapers in the centre, and with St Katherine’s, Wapping and Whitechapel to the right.

If you look closely, in this ultra high resolution panoramic view of London you will also see the London Eye at left, Tower Bridge (see detailed views at 100% resolution), and the BT Tower, and lots more amidst the minute detail!

The other views in this series taken on the same day can be seen here and here.