glass and steel

glass and steel · 12:18 PM

Architectural photography is a strange territory for me so far, so I would really like to hear some constructive comments this one:

spyglass · 03-30-2008, 06:18 PM

What a magnificent structure. I like these types of architectural shots. You get to work and compose strong lines, balance light with heavy concepts, and choose reference points that 90% of the population would never see. The building is very busy and all the mechanical & structural components do not make it easy for the eye to glide around the photo, that being said, it does give a ton of detail to examine and should interest mechanically minded viewers. I would say (IMHO) that you pulled a nice capture from the location. I guess the thing that works most for me is that the photo seems to change with each repositioning of the viewing eye. (almost like the famous painting of the endless sets of stairs, where just when you think you have the perspective figured out you get to a point where you have to readjust and start all over again - love that painting) Your composition is good, contrast, and focus are spot on. It is a head turner (Literally)

k100d · 03-30-2008, 06:28 PM

very interesting. i like the complexity of the photo
where is this?

metalfab · 03-30-2008, 06:39 PM

As soon as I saw the photo I thought; "We are the Borg, resistance is futile."
I like the sharp lines throughout the image, great job.

spyglass · 03-31-2008, 10:24 AM

Metalfab, you hit the nail on the head. It is very Borg-like. (that was the best thing that Star Trek, Next Generation, brought to the table).

gawan · 03-31-2008, 12:02 PM

spyglass, k100d, metalfab, thank you for these kind comments!

This is called Sanomatalo ("house on news"), it is the head quarter of the biggest media corporation in Finland, Sanoma Ltd, located right in the middle of Helsinki. It is build like a cross shape but so that diagonally it is covered by huge glass walls forming a bigger building around the inside actual building. So there are huge lobbies on the corners, this is the biggest.

Every mechanical structures are left in view, as you can see...

Sanomatalo is very photographer friendly, there are often photo exhibitions in this lobby.

I had it as a great target when testing my then new Sigma 10-20mm.

Techiechick · 03-31-2008, 03:58 PM

Excellent capture, the exposure is spot on.

gawan · 04-01-2008, 08:00 AM

Thank you a lot, Diane!

ftpaddict · 04-01-2008, 08:10 AM

Holy c**p, the first picture made me dizzy!

gawan · 04-01-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Holy c**p, the first picture made me dizzy!

Thanks ftpaddict, I take it as a compliment

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03-31-2008, 12:02 PM	#6
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400 Original Poster	spyglass, k100d, metalfab, thank you for these kind comments! This is called Sanomatalo ("house on news"), it is the head quarter of the biggest media corporation in Finland, Sanoma Ltd, located right in the middle of Helsinki. It is build like a cross shape but so that diagonally it is covered by huge glass walls forming a bigger building around the inside actual building. So there are huge lobbies on the corners, this is the biggest. Every mechanical structures are left in view, as you can see... Sanomatalo is very photographer friendly, there are often photo exhibitions in this lobby. I had it as a great target when testing my then new Sigma 10-20mm. Last edited by gawan; 03-31-2008 at 12:08 PM.

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03-30-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
spyglass Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 747	What a magnificent structure. I like these types of architectural shots. You get to work and compose strong lines, balance light with heavy concepts, and choose reference points that 90% of the population would never see. The building is very busy and all the mechanical & structural components do not make it easy for the eye to glide around the photo, that being said, it does give a ton of detail to examine and should interest mechanically minded viewers. I would say (IMHO) that you pulled a nice capture from the location. I guess the thing that works most for me is that the photo seems to change with each repositioning of the viewing eye. (almost like the famous painting of the endless sets of stairs, where just when you think you have the perspective figured out you get to a point where you have to readjust and start all over again - love that painting) Your composition is good, contrast, and focus are spot on. It is a head turner (Literally)

03-30-2008, 06:28 PM	#3
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	very interesting. i like the complexity of the photo where is this?

03-30-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
metalfab Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 302	As soon as I saw the photo I thought; "We are the Borg, resistance is futile." I like the sharp lines throughout the image, great job.

03-31-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
spyglass Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 747	Metalfab, you hit the nail on the head. It is very Borg-like. (that was the best thing that Star Trek, Next Generation, brought to the table).

03-31-2008, 03:58 PM	#7
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	Excellent capture, the exposure is spot on.

04-01-2008, 08:00 AM	#8
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400 Original Poster	Thank you a lot, Diane!

04-01-2008, 08:10 AM	#9
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Holy c**p, the first picture made me dizzy!

04-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#10
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict Holy c**p, the first picture made me dizzy! Thanks ftpaddict, I take it as a compliment