Stay glassy
A beautiful piece of architecture in central Copenhagen.
A beautiful piece of architecture in central Copenhagen.
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Legendary Award
Contest Finalist in Around The World Photo Contest Digital Camera World
Runner Up in Rule Of Seconds Photo Contest vol1
Contest Finalist in Rule Of Seconds Photo Contest vol1
Contest Finalist in Architectural Masterpieces Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Architectural Designs Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photofocus Feature Photo Contest Volume 2
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Location
Taken in Copenhagen, Denmark, a country which has many modern designs located around the city. It is the office of a company Aller Media and from the side looks very ordinary yet from the front it has an incredible look.Time
It was taken late afternoon in Winter around 15 minutes before sunset. The wind was quite strong and it was very overcast but with the sun just creeping out and giving a nice colourful glow to the image.Lighting
One of the most interesting aspects about this image for me was the difference in reflection on each side of the building. This means that the image is very symmetrical yet at the same time not symmetrical. With the low sun partially lighting the clouds it gives the sky a soft look with not so much contrast.Equipment
I photographed this scene through a Nikon D600 body with a Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 VR lens attached. A Hoya 500 9-stop ND filter was also used to allow for slow shutter speeds and with no tripod at the time I had to find a substitute. Luckily there was a used cigarette carton lying around which I used to raise the lens and arch it to the correct angle.Inspiration
At first, the building seen from the side, I was uninspired until I reached the point where this fantastic view became visible. I took photos without the filter and the stillness created too many extra cloud shapes and patterns but I wanted this sharp edgy building to stand out on a smooth canvas.Editing
Editing was nothing too crazy, I used split toning to accentuate the sunset colours and clarity to make the building and clouds really stand out. I brought detail out from the shadows and pushed the highlights back to increase the dynamic range of the shot too.In my camera bag
My favourite lens is my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D lens that I bought a few years back and have loved ever since. I love shifting the focus around and the limitations of a prime help you access creativity. I also shoot with a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 for action photography and long range city photography.Feedback
Keeping an eye out for symmetry is worthwhile because it adds a strong dimension to a photograph. I really liked the way the sky almost disrupts the symmetrical look and the difference in angles catch the eye. In Copenhagen you have a lot of cloudy days aswell sometimes it breaks right at the end of the day and lighting turns just right!
