Looking around Canary Wharf

There is something hugely eye catching about photographer Edward Hill’s work which captures 360 degree scenery of the estate.

This is done by taking about 100 snaps of a particular area before using a computer to compile an unusual montage.

Edward, 60, from Greenwich, said: “When people first see them they are surprised. There’s this abstract design but then you recognise bits you know.
“What interests me is the feeling of peering into a small world. For each of the scenes, I make one image looking up into the sky and another looking down to the ground.
“The photos show you everything you can see if you stand in one spot and look around.�

Edward began work on these images about six months ago.

Standing at Canary Wharf landmarks such as the West India Quay bridge or Westferry Circus, Edward takes a series of shots of the surrounding area.

These capture iconic buildings such as One Canada Square and One Churchill Place, as well as older structures such as those along West India Quay.

Edward said: “The time taken to do the photos is usually quick – usually half an hour.
“Most of the time is spent on computer which involves putting the picture together.
“I’ve been fortunate in that a lot of the software has become available at the right time.�

The photos will be on show until the end of the month. Each of the works are limited edition of 25 prints. Prices start at £135.

Reg Beer, of Frontispiece, said: “Someone told me about Edward’s work so I got in touch with him and said ‘why don’t you do an exhibition here?’
“There’s already been a lot of interest and they are selling. It’s causing a lot of people to stop and look.�

Edward’s latest project has taken him to Venice in Italy, where he has been taking more photospheres.

Edward said: “The difference between Venice and Canary Wharf was the sheer scale of the buildings.
“The structures are so big around here that it takes some effort to get it all in.�