Oculus Reflections, a photo from ニューヨーク, 北東部

Photographer's Note

Oculus Reflections

Time to return to New York to complete the 2018 travelogue.

The World Trade Center Transportation Hub, better known as the Oculus, is undoubtedly one of the most photographed buildings in the world and it is certainly the building that I have taken the most photos of. Hundreds were added in 2018 because during our visit to NY we passed the Path station twice a day and the circumstances kept changing. Morning light-evening light, busy-less busy and there are always a new POV痴 to discover.

The theme of this series is REFLECTIONS

■ Picture 1: ◄ Graphic reflection. ►
I chose this photo as the main photo because of the serene graphic, semi-abstract image.
The reflecting surface is divided into a number of rectangles of different sizes. At the bottom the white Phoenix rises from the darkness of the earth. At the top left some red light shines through the glass. In the distance, the silhouette of a building with a green roof looming out of the blue sky. The American flag completes the composition.

■ Picture 2: ◄ Curious reflection ►
Yellow dominates in this confusing composition that is made up of different layers. The photo was taken from the outside to the inside though the semi-reflective glass of the side wall.
We see the floor of the large hall where several people walk. The vertical Oculus construction that we see is the facade on the other side of the hall. The transparent mirroring creates the confusion and brings the abstraction into the picture. On the left we see the photographer. Great because it is fairly close to the glass. Lars is standing next to him. Much smaller because he is further back. There is a car in front of the bright yellow of the mural. Above that the reflection of the buildings on the other side of the square. The bright sunlight intensifies the yellow colour.

■ Picture 3: ◄ Traditional reflection►
The most traditional photo of the three. The facade of the Hilton with the reflection of the main entrance of the Oculus will have been photographed by many.
Here the interaction of the mirror and the audience is the main subject of the photo.
A number of people look at or photograph the building that we see behind their backs as if they are looking in the wrong direction.

The best way to view the pictures is to use the links above.

PaulVDV, pajaran, Tue, holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, jhm, COSTANTINO, worldcitizen, macjake, cornejo has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (62920) 2019-09-01 1:11

Hallo Rob,
Alhoewel 鳬n foto het etiket kreeg van een traditionele weerspiegeling, vind ik ze alle drie toch echt wel artistiek!
Enkel de voorgrond van de laatste foto toont een traditioneel beeld.
Ik hou wel van het vele geel en het rood dat in je eerste foto in de WS aanwezig is.
De Oculus blijft verbazen!
Vele groeten, Paul

Tue (92370) 2019-09-01 1:38

Hallo Rob,
Er kan nooit een foto te veel gemaakt worden van de Oculus, elke is immers toch weer volkomen anders dan eerdere. De vleugels worden hier mooi weerspiegeld en het gebouw aan de andere kant weet er nog net bovenuit te komen.
Lars

holmertz (102708) 2019-09-01 1:45

Hello Rob,
Three highly entertaining photos of which the main upload could be regarded as the most artistic and #2 the most amusing. You have proven once again how the Oculus and its immediate surroundings offer unlimited photo opportunities. I love the blue and yellow and orange of #2. You say that Lars is much smaller than you, but I think he looks like a giant among the small people we see on the floor. The seem to be standing on the same level.
Have a nice Sunday,
Gert

pajaran (115911) 2019-09-01 2:18

Pozdrav.
Lep refleks na staklu i fasada.
Lepa igra boja i svetla.
Lepo pokazano sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice reflex on glass and facade.
A nice game of colors and lights.
Beautifully shown with photos in the workshop, well captured moment.
I wish you all the best.

Fis2 (170779) 2019-09-01 4:10

Witaj Gert!
Another curious reflection.
Good framing and composition.
I like colors and light.
The flag add flavor to this picture.
I like WS too.
Well done.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114470) 2019-09-01 4:53

Hi Rob,

You are a specialist of capturing reflections. The point of view is showing the details of the Occulus reflections on the windows. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2019-09-01 6:30

Dag Rob,

Het zijn drie mooie foto's
De veel kleurige maakt het meeste indruk.
Maar ze zijn allemaal van een goede kwaliteit.
Mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen
John

rychem (72187) 2019-09-01 8:49

Fantastic series of photos of reflections, WS 2 is particularly interesting with many layers: the real world behind the glass, your reflection and colorful reflections of the street and buildings, excellent photos
regards Ryszard

Nicou (193806) 2019-09-01 8:59

Hello

le drapeau flottant en rouge et blanc et quelle reflet quel effet avec les d馭ormations quel centre de transport et image superbe composition
Bravo et belle soir馥
Nicou

BennyV (34748) 2019-09-01 11:49

Dag Rob

Mooie verzamel met reflecties. De stars'n'stripes is perfect geplaatst in de hoofdfoto en een sterke aanwezigheid, ook vangt ze weinig licht. Misschien is dat symbolisch...

Groeten

Benny

COSTANTINO (116518) 2019-09-01 11:54

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new day
fantastic blue photo perfectly executed
bringing your personal signature
greetings my friend from the
inspiration
regards
Costantino

worldcitizen (16072) 2019-09-01 14:19

Hello Rob,
I visited the Oculus again last week, and it's nice to see some more views from your visit last year. I really like the traditional view in the WS, but all three photos are great. In the main photo, the blue sky fills in a lot of the large windows, and creates a lovely background. The art sheds outside are all still there, with the same art on them.

Silvio1953 (221627) 2019-09-02 5:00

Ciao Rob,fantastic reflection with beautiful deformation, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (85932) 2019-09-04 4:00

Hello Rob,

This is an amazing building that so many different, attractive views can be captured without repetition!

I agree with you, regarding your main choice.
It has extremely pleasing, flowing lines. It is partially abstract so that viewers can add their own interpretations, fish gill, a flying saucer, as well as the things that you recognised!
All are very good and could easily have been used for a main post!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

emka (158172) 2019-09-06 10:42

Hello Rob, I am sure that Oculus offers infinitely many photo possibilities, of its own shapes and of reflected objects. Artistic pictures. My favourite is the Workshop photo with yellow.

Kind regards Malgo

macjake (98456) 2019-09-07 0:27

Hi Rob
I see that WS 2 gives us a really good idea what we're looking at here, in the main post is much more abstract. I agree with you, there are so many photo opps here, and I wish I could have an unlimited time frame to just keep shooting :) all these shots are creative and fun, all have something just a little bit different to offer us viewers. funky shots, I enjoyed them all. cheers
Craig

cornejo (61504) 2019-09-20 10:38

Hi Rob, very nice picture of this beautiful and interesting reflection of Oculus, very well captured in this interesting image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Warm regards from southern Spain.
Angel.