The sun sets on the first day of 2013, behind Big Ben with the London Eye on the left of the picture

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The first sunlight of the new Year in 2013, sets behind Big Ben in London as a rider on the EDF Energy London Eye watches from his viewing platform. One of the more popular areas to visit for tourists.

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Size: 5101px × 2776px
Location: London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Neil Pugh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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