The best spots to contemplate the London skyline – readers' pictures

Sunset in the south-east: "We spent the evening in the upper park, and by some coincidence the sun set directly behind the Palace of Westminster." Photograph: josephbirdsey/GuardianWitness

From the Monument: "£3 and 311 steps takes you to this awesome vantage point. With the City to the north and the Thames and Tate Modern to the south." Photograph: garpat/GuardianWitness

View from cable car over river Thames: "View from the cable car over the river Thames showing the O2 Arena – I used my 1970's Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F camera, 28mm f3.5 SMC Takumar lens, Orange filter and Ilford Delta 100 I processed myself." Photograph: Peter Elgar/GuardianWitness

Mudchute Park and Farm: "Talking to sheep at Mudchute Farm in East London, with a lovely view of Canary Wharf. Speaks for itself!" Photograph: jodcol/GuardianWitness

Primrose Hill view: "An obvious one, but here is the stunning view of London from Primrose Hill at night." Photograph: jodcol/GuardianWitness

London skyline from Burgess Park. Photograph: Britalian/GuardianWitness

The Eye takes some beating: "360-degree view. Great for photographs if you can avoid reflections." Photograph: TimmRanson/GuardianWitness

Around Battersea Bridge - SW11: "The view around Battersea Bridge never disappoint with Lotts Road and Battersea Powerstations, the Albert and Chelsea Bridges lit up at night, seasonal murmurations sweeping under the bridge arches, Rogers and Forster's apartments, The Peace Pagoda or views out to St George's Wharf and Shard Towers in the distance. Oh yes, the sunsets are to kill for too!" Photograph: Paulldn/GuardianWitness

A bar with a view: "Vista rooftop bar - The Trafalgar Hotel, Trafalgar Square." Photograph: Cyberped/GuardianWitness

Dusk from the London Eye: "Great view looking down the Thames as the city lights up at dusk." Photograph: vicvomit/GuardianWitness

London towers: "A panoramic view of London from the top of Nunhead Reservoir, which I took last September before the weather started breaking own." Photograph: Dissident1/GuardianWitness

Darkening park: "The view looking out over the Thames and Canary Wharf." Photograph: Harry Bronsdon/GuardianWitness

London with clouds: "This is taken from the lower ridge of Parliament Hill. It's the best kept secret as everyone flocks to the higher ridge behind it. It's unimpeded by trees and the three hundred other people always trying to get the best view. There are a few benches that you can sit on and enjoy the entire London skyline from Battersea Power Station to Canary Wharf." Photograph: cgww/GuardianWitness

View of the City from Limehouse: "Seeing this every day makes me a happy man." Photograph: ravishlondon/GuardianWitness

Another City: "Both Christopher Wren's architecture and the City's modern buildings symbolise London to me. This picture is taken from Greenwich park looking across the river." Photograph: Zabalioni/GuardianWitness

One Tree Hill: "Sunset view of the City from SE23." Photograph: dotclisa/GuardianWitness