Top floor of the San Diego Central Library is an outdoor patio, with the awesome, spiderlike roof structure high overhead...
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Location
I decided to check out the new San Diego central library. There is an outdoor patio up about 10 floors and when I walked outside I was treated with this architectural gem!Time
This photo was taken in the middle afternoon. The light was surprisingly good, not as harsh as usual.Lighting
Beautiful sunlight is usually enough!Equipment
I shot this hand held with my Nikon D810, with my 16-35mm F4 VR lens, at about 17mm and at F/4. ISO 64. I love this lens/camera combination for real estate and architecture.Inspiration
The modern architecture of this building is superb, very inspiring. It is such a healthy feeling space. People just ride the elevator up to sit on the benches and relax, almost like a park but 10 floors up!Editing
Basic sharpening, since it was shot in RAW. I colorized (tinted) it with a touch of yellow gold...In my camera bag
Nikon D810 and D600, and two Nikon SB 700 flashes. For lenses I carry; Nikon 16-35mm F/4 VR, Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8G, Nikon 70-200mm F/4 VR, and a Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Art. I love all of these lenses. The Sigma is astonishing! Black Rapid double strap is usually my choice for "rigging...!"Feedback
Take you camera(s) for a walk as often as possible. The fresh air and exercise are as important as the equipment in capturing good images... Just my two cents...