London, you’re beautiful. No, scrap that. London, you’re wild. Angry. Delicious. How do you sum up a city that changes its look as often as its underwear and always has plenty to say? That’s the challenge we set ourselves when we decided to draw up a definitive list of the best photographs ever taken of the capital.
London isn't all grey skies, grey buildings and grey moods – unless that's the look you're going for. Just take a look at the runners-up from the 'Beautiful' category of this year's photo competition for proof that London really is one big, beautiful beast. Marvel at their oh-so-good-lookingness, then head over to see more amazing runners-up, plus Martin Parr's six overall winners from our inaugural photo competition.
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© Rafael Bastos, Springfield Park
© Chris Kennedy, Regents Place
© Tim Hatton, South Bank
© Eibhlin Mullarney, Two Temple Place
© Jess Sully, Cross Bones Graveyard, Borough
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© Bruno Giordan, Threadneedle Street
© Adil Ispahani, Richmond Hill