SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL, a photo from カリフォルニア, West

Photographer's Note

I like the interplay of several planes and lines in this picture. This was taken in the second floor balcony overlooking the grand stairway. Looking up and selecting the right view point you will see this play of planes, light and lines.

Nikon D200
2006/08/23 11:52:36.7
RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/50 sec - F/3.5
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 320
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0ｰ
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off

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Delfin (1529) 2006-09-18 9:43

Curves and tones of an Indian ocean shell..
Perfect composition, but probably an architector doesn't need my compliments:)
Thank you
Olga

donluicu (24741) 2006-09-18 9:49

HI Andre
excellent image, all upside down...
very perturbing..
love it

regards

priyasri_80 (363) 2006-09-18 10:16

Various color shades, magnificient decision are marvellous.
TFS,
Priya

Cormac (26565) 2006-09-18 11:04

The composition here is excellent! I like the curves upon curves arrangement, going around and around. The shape ends up reminding me of a huge eye. Great light too, showing lots of detail in the carving. Well done!

ben4321 (9875) 2006-09-18 12:46

I really like the combination of shapes and lines here Andre. It looks almost like a jigsaw puzzle that has been put together the wrong way; it's an interesting effect.
An imaginative composition, good work.
Cheers,
Ben

delkoo (68) 2006-09-19 3:28

hi andre
one can see your eye of architect to lay out your composition.
dark curves crossing with clear curves in a clever framing.
eccentric photo

regards
didier
-:) tomorrow

Marche (4307) 2006-09-19 8:15

Bonjour Andre,
Magnifique, excellente composition, bien pens馥 et bien contrast馥.
Clich� bien 駲uilibr� au niveau des courbes, tr鑚 agr饌ble � regarder.
Joli travail.
Amiti駸
Martine

oochappan (4880) 2006-09-24 10:13

A fine detail of this ornamental architecture with an incongruous POV.

Polonaise (5802) 2006-11-17 21:10

That overexposed half-circle on the right is quite disastrous to the otherwise interesting, typical architectural photo.
You see, Andre... That ceiling is an art masterpiece by any possible world's standards.
And either, you approach that art with your absolute photo mastery or simply... Forget it...
His work, (the architect) was million times more difficult than yours. It took years of his life possibly.
Please, respect that. Answer his wonderful art with your immaculate photo art ... or forget it.
No imperfections allowed. No mercy for screw ups.
Then and only then you can be fully satisfied with your work.
Have a great weekend, pal.
g.

jzguest (76) 2006-11-18 8:15 [Comment]

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KevRyan (22956) 2006-11-19 6:55

Thanks for drawing our attention to this in the forums andre - indeed a wonderful interplay of planes - reaslly enaging like an Escher architectural print......fantastic colour and observation...I can see why it's a favourite......

bw `kev

Didi (61589) 2006-12-07 14:03

Hello Andre
Very nice point of view on this architecture, excellent geometric frame with separates grad yellow tone in each part.
It's give me something like a vertigo in my head.
Well done.
Cheers.