Photographer's Note
This is a photo of one of my favourite 'modern' buildings in Hong Kong - 2IFC - Two International Finance Center.
It is a very 'photogenic' building and every time I take a photo of it, I see it differently. Previously, in 2005 it was a Lighthouse. And in 2003, I went for the white claws at the top.
This time, I converted it to black and white and rotated it 90 degrees clockwise - to look like the Imperial Star Cruiser from Star Wars. My wife preferred the original angle - but to please my son I am posting the Star Wars version.
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JCG
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(35153) 2010-03-28 9:18
Hello Andrew,
Actually seen under this angle, this high tower takes really a form of spaceship. I like much the graphics of the image and the effect of depth. It misses nothing any more but stars in the sky to give the illusion of stellar space, well done Andrew.
With all my friendships and with soon,
Jean-Charles
pauloog
(11751) 2010-03-28 9:24
Hello Andrew,
A fantastic perspective on this star wars construction. Brought in so good light that it seems to float in space. Good work.
Regards
Paul
PixelTerror
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(0) 2010-03-28 9:45
Hi Andrew
I like the idea a lot, indeed it does deliver this Star Wars Empire Admiral ship impression, very creative
Have a nice day JY
worldcitizen
(12760) 2010-03-28 10:08
Hello Andre,
I like the presentation and POV in this photo. The way the white lines of the building are hurtling upward against the black background is definitely futuristic. It almost feels like the image is in 3-D and it will burst right out of the screen.
golden
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(2289) 2010-03-28 10:14
Fantastic capture Andrew!
Excellent b&w choice and framing..
Well done,
Chrysoula.
holmertz
(83352) 2010-03-28 10:51
Hello Andrew,
I can understand why you like this building. All your photos of it are fascinating. It seems to offer so many artistic possibilities for anyone with the right visual talent. This one is vefy neatly composed, nicely cropped and with excellent b&w tones.
Kind regards,
Gert
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xavshot
(69835) 2010-03-28 11:37
Bonsoir Andrew
superbe image ! j'aime beaucoup la perspective et le graphisme de ce point de vue. Bravo.
Xavier
danos
(110395) 2010-03-28 22:44
Hi Andrew,
impressive the POV of this building in Hong Kong.It looks like as a space ship ready to take off.I like its texture,the clarity and its sharpness too.Well done.
Have a nice week,Danos
prabut
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(3548) 2010-03-29 0:52
Hi Andrew
Excellent composed image diagonally. Choice of black and white tones are perfect. Impressive work.
Regards.
Slawek
carper
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(96) 2010-03-30 3:22
marvelous Andrew,
indeed it look like a big space ship here, I like the way you made this shot, well composed, good lines, fantastic perspective and very nice in the black and white, good photo job here, have a good day.
regard jaap
francio64
(39888) 2010-03-31 5:07
Ciao Andrew,
effetto grafico e DOF di elevato livello.
Well done and TFS!
Francesco
delpeoples
(60326) 2010-03-31 6:40
Hi Andrew, the things we do to please the kids! But your son has good taste :) The graphism here is exceptional, the Depth of field is mind-boggling. Man, what a great job you have done. Excellent choice of B&W and it's so sharp, you'd cut your finger if you touched it! Congratulations, this would be perfect for anyone's livingroom wall. Warm regards, Lisa.
Ascot
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(339) 2010-04-01 14:13
It seems that listening to the young definitely pays off, Andrew. I have looked at your links, and both are great photos, but this has something just a bit extra! It is definitely inter-galactic! Great point of view and an inspired 90 degree turn.
Greetings, Amelia
Didi
(61569) 2010-05-02 15:27
Hi Andrew
Very impressive composition, I feel a vertigo.
Very good frame qualityand nice sharp picture.
Best regards
ManuMay
(36447) 2010-05-20 22:42
Hi Andrew!
Not only an absolutely good graphic sense and great definition and realization, your election to post in b&w is very good this time enhancing contrasts and lines..and the title!! Really funny anfd fitting weell to the image and our imagination!!
Have a nice day...
Manu
JFS
(32459) 2010-05-25 3:51
Hi Andrew!
Absolutely impressive your perspective in B&W. I love contemporanean architecture and I like your shot very much. Congratulations!
Juan
fotka
(6579) 2010-08-04 10:13
Hi Andrew,
When I had opened your gallery it was an eyes catcher. Indeed it looks like a space ship from another planet. In this situation B&W was a good idea. Excellent pov, perspective, tones and sharpness.
Congratulation to your son!
Best regards,
Zbigniew
Fis2
(142685) 2011-05-18 13:18
Witaj Andrew!
A very intertesting POV and composition.
Wonderful geometry.
Good work.
Best regards
Krzysztof
macjake
(92631) 2011-08-01 11:48
Hi Andrew
you're right, this is a very modern building which suits photography very well.
the black areas give the perfect backdrop to the illuminated structure.
love the composition too.
Also, you're street shots from china are a great view too.
cheers
craig
Photo Information
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Copyright: Andrew Orme (orme)
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(7219) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2010-03-28
- Categories: Αστείο, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Olympus C-7000 / C-70 Zoom
- Έκθεση: f/2.8, 1/10 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2010-03-28 9:05
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