Castle in the Air

[FootLoose]

As I mentioned, the day after I took this shot Archi-Rapture in Blue the clouds rolled in so I have been making the most of them.

Castle-in-the-Air_84A5061-1 by Greg, on Flickr

[Rufus]

It is interesting to compare this to the previous one. The placement of the building in the image and the part of the building included in the image differs from the "Archi-Rapture In Blue" image. The single facade enables the mirror effect and the positioning creates a pleasant s-curve of blue through the image.

Another shot that is well seen and executed.

[JBW]

it may well be my tired old eyes but for me this is incredibly hard to look at.

[Donald]

Again, seeing the image that could be made was the first creative act. Getting yourself in to 'zone' to be able to let that image manifest itself, is a skill. Picking up Brian's comment (above), it is an image that is a challenge. It demands to be looked at and studied. Imagine this in a roomful of images in a gallery. This would really stand out and drag you over to view it.

As with the other image referenced, my compliments. This is using photography is an exciting way.

[zen]

Plus 1 to Donald's comments, Greg. A really nice shot. Intriguing and magnetic.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Zen

[John 2]

Again, seeing the image that could be made was the first creative act. Getting yourself in to 'zone' to be able to let that image manifest itself, is a skill. Picking up Brian's comment (above), it is an image that is a challenge. It demands to be looked at and studied. Imagine this in a roomful of images in a gallery. This would really stand out and drag you over to view it.

As with the other image referenced, my compliments. This is using photography is an exciting way.

+1 from me as well. I find it slightly uncomfortable because the building is threatening to fall on me. I can't make up my mind whether the tension that adds to the composition, is a good or a bad thing. I would guess that is down to the individual. Distinct and imaginative work though.

[FootLoose]

It is interesting to compare this to the previous one. The placement of the building in the image and the part of the building included in the image differs from the "Archi-Rapture In Blue" image. The single facade enables the mirror effect and the positioning creates a pleasant s-curve of blue through the image.

Another shot that is well seen and executed.

Thanks for commenting David. My intention was to capture a moment when the sky appeared to be continuous across the reflective surface so the building seemed almost to disappear.

[FootLoose]

it may well be my tired old eyes but for me this is incredibly hard to look at.

Is your screen too bright, Brian?

[FootLoose]

Again, seeing the image that could be made was the first creative act. Getting yourself in to 'zone' to be able to let that image manifest itself, is a skill. Picking up Brian's comment (above), it is an image that is a challenge. It demands to be looked at and studied. Imagine this in a roomful of images in a gallery. This would really stand out and drag you over to view it.

As with the other image referenced, my compliments. This is using photography is an exciting way.

In the zone is an apt description, Donald. Standing on the edge of the footpath with motor traffic passing behind me and foot traffic in front of me, it is indeed a narrow zone. But watching the scene through the lens and waiting for the clouds to line up to form that opposing diagonal while experimenting with the camera angle to frame it all - that is when I am in a different world altogether. Thanks once again for your generous comments.

[FootLoose]

Thanks Zen, glad you like it.

[FootLoose]

+1 from me as well. I find it slightly uncomfortable because the building is threatening to fall on me. I can't make up my mind whether the tension that adds to the composition, is a good or a bad thing. I would guess that is down to the individual. Distinct and imaginative work though.

Thanks John, that is an interesting point of view that didn't occur to me. I see a grid, more the framework of a building than the building itself, soaring into the sky. Don't worry, it is quite sound.

[JBW]

Is your screen too bright, Brian?

it wouldn't be the first time. But it is the geometric properties... I look at it and almost instantly I get nauseated and dizzy. Which is not to say that your shot is horrible. My many quick looks indicate to me that it's a fine and intriguing shot. If I use my monitor to crop the bottom 10% (give or take) the effect goes away

[FootLoose]

Thanks for explaining your reaction, Brian. I find it interesting that John feels like the building is falling on top of him, and it makes you feel dizzy. I must have done something right.

[Manfred M]

Sorry Greg, but this excellent image does not make me feel dizzy or that the building is about to fall on me.

I just love the way that the clouds look so contiguous even though I know that they are being reflected by the building's windows. Simple but extremely effective shot. I do like your current direction of shooting very simple subjects that are primarily geometric constructs.

[Urbanflyer]

Great shot, once again!

[FootLoose]

Manfred and Judith, thanks very much for commenting. I'm glad you like it.