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Oxford Circus

Waiting for the Paralympic torch in London, 2012.

The torch had not yet arrived.

I prefer the full-screen view. Your opinion may vary.
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Roger (Grisly) said:

A quality capture John, I Like the detail !
16 months ago

John FitzGerald replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thanks, Roger. Have a good weekend.
16 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Excellent crowd capture!

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16 months ago

John FitzGerald replied to William Sutherland:

Thanjs, William. Have a good weekend.
16 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Looks a 'little bit' overcrowded !!
16 months ago

John FitzGerald replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

This was the most crowded part of the route, Jaap, although there were spectators on the sidewalks and islands for about a kilometre north. I eventually got to see the torch before any of the people waiting for it, and it was an anti-climax, A young woman holding a torch. No showbiz at all.
16 months ago

Keith Burton said:

A superb capture John...........but I hate crowds like that..!!
16 months ago

John FitzGerald replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks, Keith. I like being at the back of crowds like that. I'm tall enough to see over the people in front, and I get to breathe, too.
16 months ago

Kayleigh said:

16 months ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald replied to Kayleigh:

Thanks, Kayleigh.
16 months ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

A document ! A nice reminder, John !
16 months ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald replied to Ulrich John:

Thanks, Ulrich. It does bring the day back to me, and it was a oretty good day. I have other photos of the crowd which I have posted before but then removed when the site appeared about to fold, so I may bring them back.
16 months ago

tiabunna said:

Well captured, John. I'd forgotten that phones were already used as cameras then.
16 months ago

John FitzGerald replied to tiabunna:

Now that you mention it. George, so had I. If you'd asked me out of the blue if people were using phone cameras in 2012 I probably would have been nonplussed. Until I saw this photo.
16 months ago

Ecobird said:

Full screen is definitely best John as it brings out not only the detail but the atmosphere. A little slice of history in the making. Well captured
16 months ago