R8 - Signs and Symbols

Judge: Colin Mill

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red
A Yeoman walks along just a few of the 888,246 ceramic poppies that have filled the moat of the Tower of London. Photos don't do the vista justice, it looked incredible and moving to the naked eye. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the First World War.

Held back and scored 19/20 in BCC POTY 2015 R8 - Signs and Symbols.
Moat Poppies Hat Tower of London Yeoman Ceramic Guard Beefeater Artist Red Paul Cummins London Art bcc082015
From The City and River
Coca Cola
Club Cool is the home of free Coke. Well not really, but free samples of drinks from around the world. So far I've not found one I like. Saw a shot like this on Flickr years ago and have always wanted to try something similar, I finally have a fast enough lens to try it!

Scored 18/20 in BCC POTY 2015 R8 - Signs and Symbols.
Club Cool Coca Cola Disney Drink Drinks Drops Epcot Florida Future World Signs Theme Park Vending Machine WDW Walt Disney World Water bcc082015
From Epcot Center
Alien Teleporter System
Looking up at the stairway used to come down to the chamber.

Held back and scored 20/20 in BCC POTY 2015 R8 - Open.
Architecture Building City Hall HDR London People Sir Normal Foster Staircase Stairs Structure Windows bcc082015
From Central London
Downward Spiral
I've shot the Heal's staircase from the bottom up but this time we ventured to the top (or as high as we could go without getting in trouble) for an unusual look down. Not perfect but I do like the effect spiral staircases give.
From Darkness
Theresa lit by beauty dish (5.0) left of camera and a snoot to catch the hair behind Theresa's left shoulder.
From Theresa Louise