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Angles and Sharp Lines

Toronto City abstract, can you name the building?

Toronto City abstract, can you name the building?
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LG-H812

Aperture f/1.8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 442/100

upload_date

Apr, 2016

Views

528

Likes

+169

Awards

Top Shot Award 22

Featured

Outstanding Composition

Peer Award

+68

Outstanding Creativity

+16

Superb Composition

+16

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

All Star

Top Ranks

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

The bold and angular shapes took my attention in the middle of a busy work day and the equally busy streets of downtown Toronto. I gazed up and quickly snapped this shot while rushing back to work from break.

Time

I recall it being around 1pm, trying to stand still and fight the rush hour crowd to get one good quick shot so I can get back to work.

Lighting

I had no plan. Without too much thinking, I just shot to accommodate the angles that struck me.

Equipment

I was hoping I wouldn't have to admit this but this image is taken with my LG G4 phone, which has amazing on the go capabilities such as shooting raw and manual controls. Taken without a tripod or flash, only using the natural light this beautiful universe provides us.

Inspiration

I have been on a journey to recognize more of the beauties of this concrete jungle we call Toronto. I love looking up, which most people often forget to do, I can almost always spot something I haven't noticed before.

Editing

Minimal post processing went into this image. A tiny bit of post HDR effects, a little bit of playing with filters and a tiny crop to compensate for the lack of optical zoom and push the image that one step further.

In my camera bag

I'm a Canon girl but not fancy. Using an old Canon 20D with various lenses such as Canon 58mm and 70-300mm, which at this point cost more than the camera itself. On the go, I usually prefer my LG G4, which is my dark deep secret although the digital zoom sets me back, this phone captures colours beautifully.

Feedback

I shot some of my best images without too much planning but just shooting what captured me visually in that moment.

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Angles and Sharp Lines

Toronto City abstract, can you name the building?

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