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Patrick Collins's Snapshots

  1. The Gherkin

    The Gherkin by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Rugby Ball by Patrick Collins

    another grey day in London with the top of the Gherkin covered in cloud.
    Lots of "Foster Modern" visible in this picture with Tower Place (the building directly below the Gherkin, London City Hall directly left in the shot and further to the left the More London development.

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  2. Tower of London

    Tower of London by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Rugby Ball by Patrick Collins

    world famous Tower of London slowly loosing its historic setting....

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  3. Rugby Ball

    Rugby Ball by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Rugby Ball by Patrick Collins

    Rugby Ball pavilion

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  4. London Bridge

    London Bridge by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    This is the end of the train shed for London Bridge Railway Station

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  5. BT Tower

    BT Tower by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    BT Tower, located in London's West End, is 189 metres tall and was completed in July 1964. The chief architects were Eric Bedford and G. R. Yeats.

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  6. Tower 42

    Tower 42 by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    Tower 42 is the tallest building (183 metres) in the City of London and the fifth tallest in London. It was originally built for the National Westminster Bank designed by Richard Seifert.

    www.tower42.co.uk Will open in a new tab or window/

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  7. The Monument

    The Monument by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    The Monument stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill in the City of London. It was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the City.
    www.themonument.info/default.asp Will open in a new tab or window

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  8. Victorian Warehouse

    Victorian Warehouse by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    This is the top of the water tower in a former victorian warehouse in Mill Street adjacent to the River Thames. The owner has stuck a rather bizarre birdcage like structure on the terrace - ofcourse it would have to be a 10 foot high bird - scary!

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  9. Canary Wharf

    Canary Wharf by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    www.canarywharf.com/mainFrm1.asp Will open in a new tab or window

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  10. Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    World famous Tower Bridge. This view will be lost should plans go ahead for developments on the site directly between the camera and also to the left. This controversial developement is somewhere between 14 and 21 storeys (higher than the bridge itself) depending on current plans. www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/3654 Will open in a new tab or window

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  11. City Hall

    City Hall by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    Another Lord Foster designed building, as is the rest of the More London developement located to the left of this building.
    To the right and on the opposite side of the river is the Tower of London. UNESCO have expressed concerns that the setting of this important world heritage site has been damaged by local developments. Easy to see why!

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  12. Fashion and Textile Museum

    Fashion and Textile Museum by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    The rooftop part of the very colourful Fashion and Textile Museum loacted on Bermondsey Street and designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. www.ftmlondon.org Will open in a new tab or window/

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  13. Guy's Hospital

    Guy's Hospital by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    According to Wkikpedia this is the tallest hospital in the world -34 floors. The red crane to the right is the site for The Shard, a 66 storey building designed by Renzo Piano. The existing building is currently being demolished. www.shardlondonbridge.com Will open in a new tab or window/

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  14. Gherkin

    Gherkin by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan City of London by Patrick Collins

    London's most famous recent addition to the skyline - 30 St. Mary Axe by Lord Foster. www.30stmaryaxe.com Will open in a new tab or window/

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  15. Torre de Collserola

    Torre de Collserola by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Barcelona by Patrick Collins

    Located on the Tibidabo hill in the Serra de Collserola. It was designed by architect Lord Norman Foster.

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  16. Torre Telefónica

    Torre Telefónica by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Barcelona by Patrick Collins

    The Montjuic Communications Tower is designed by Santiago Calatrava completed in 1992 for the Summer Olympics Games in Barcelona.

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  17. Torre Agbar

    Torre Agbar by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Barcelona by Patrick Collins

    skyscraper at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes designed by French architect Jean Nouvel.

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  18. Sagrada Familia

    Sagrada Familia by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Barcelona by Patrick Collins

    dusty day on Barcelona skyline... not quite so dominant of the skyline as it should be?

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  19. SANTA MARIA ?

    SANTA MARIA ? by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE by Patrick Collins

    her arm looks a little awkward.... and is that a Viking helmet she is standing on?

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  20. The Globe Tavern

    The Globe Tavern by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Borough Market 03 by Patrick Collins

    The Globe Tavern, shortly to be demolished....

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  21. Good Shoes

    Good Shoes by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Borough Market 03 by Patrick Collins

    too many signs around Borough Market, some strange and some not so strange.

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  22. Pork Pies

    Pork Pies by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Borough Market by Patrick Collins

    apparently the best pork pies in London.....

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melton_Mowbray_Pork_Pie_Association Will open in a new tab or window

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  23. sexy cow ?

    sexy cow ? by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Borough Market by Patrick Collins

    On the roof of a steak house......

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  24. Apple Day !

    Apple Day ! by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Borough Market by Patrick Collins

    missed it this year.....

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  25. Fish!

    Fish! by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Fish Restaurant Borough Market by Patrick Collins

    www.fishdiner.co.uk/about.cfm Will open in a new tab or window

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  26. Gigapan

    Gigapan by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan ROOM 405, VENICE. OCTOBER 2008 by Patrick Collins

    Gigapan mount and camera makes in into the shot!

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  27. Pyromaniac Cherub

    Pyromaniac Cherub by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan ROOM 405, VENICE. OCTOBER 2008 by Patrick Collins

    Not sure what this little guy is up to.....

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  28. camel or horse?

    camel or horse? by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan SAN MOISE CHURCH by Patrick Collins

    everything but the kitchen sink on this facade !

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  29. give generously

    give generously by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Serpentine Gallery Pavillion 2008 - view 2 by Patrick Collins

    donation box at entrance to pavillion

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  30. Designed by Frank

    Designed by Frank by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Serpentine Gallery Pavillion 2008 by Patrick Collins

    information sign

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  31. sign

    sign by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City, Ireland by Patrick Collins

    introduction sign givining information on the building and the figures on the facade

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  32. Menier Chocolate Factory

    Menier Chocolate Factory by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Lighting Up Bankside by Patrick Collins

    No chocolate made here any more but a rather good arts centre.... www.menierchocolatefactory.com Will open in a new tab or window

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  33. Warning sign

    Warning sign by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Lighting Up Bankside by Patrick Collins

    We have been metric for some time now but nobody told the people in charge of the street signs.....

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  34. lights

    lights by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Lighting Up Bankside by Patrick Collins

    newly installed artwork

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  35. faded advert

    faded advert by Patrick Collins from the GigaPan Lighting Up Bankside by Patrick Collins

    you can just make out the faded advert for a builder called Barlow Roberts

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