The Golden Hinde in Dock
Nikon D800 - Nikon 17-35mm f2,8 - 10s @ f8 - ISO400 Located in St Mary Overie Dock, on the south bank of the Thames between London and Southwark Bridges, the Golden Hinde II is an authentic, full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s Tudor galleon. It gives visitors a chance to explore the vessel, offering a unique insight into Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 - 1580. We were walking back towards London Bridge when we passed the dock where the Golden Hinde II is berthed. The reflections in the water from the lights and the ship made me stop to check out the possibilities. A wide angle shot on the 17mm end of the 17-35mm f2.8 Nikkor gave me just enough angle to shoot between the railings with the D800 strapped to the tripod. The result was this shot of 10 seconds with the lighting showing off the proud lines of the Golden Hinde II. St Mary Overie Dock is in Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DE and more information about the Golden Hi...