Photographer's Note
This is the 'Batiment Des Forces Motrices', that has a wonderful architecture.
I made this few minutes after sunrise, it was very cold and a little bit wind. The reflections in the water is not perfect, anyway I like it.
I hope you like it !
Location: Place des Volontaires
A fine example of 19th-century industrial architecture moored in the middle of the river, Geneva's second opera house was built in 1886 by engineer Théodore Turrettini to supply drinking water, harness the river's energy for local industry, and keep the lake level steady. Restored and converted to a 985-seat theater in 1997, it now hosts the overflow from the Grand Théâtre as well as classical concerts by the famed Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and traveling productions. The cavernous L-shaped lobby has retained two of its original 18 turbines.
Nikon D40X
2008/11/23 08:44:02.7
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/5 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: +5.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto +3
AF Mode: AF-S
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high
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mikolaj_kawa
(0) 2009-11-26 0:52
Bom dia Aires! Very interesting topic, wonderful architecture, good note. Very good point of view and composition. Gorgeous light and bright, amazing colours. Very nice mirror. Original shot. Saude e Paz!
delpeoples
(60342) 2009-11-26 1:28
Ola Aires, this is a wonderful piece of work, I wish I had shot it. The lines, symmetry and blue tones are superb. You should be very proud of this excellent photography. Warm regards, Lisa
Budapestman
(82620) 2009-11-26 1:40
Hi Aires,
a beautiful blue hour photo with spectacular composition, the reflection and the architectural details are beautiful. Superb shot. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George
dkmurphys
(79209) 2009-11-26 1:41
how great is the ambiental lights over the building in contrast with the cold blue water.
pajaran
(114891) 2009-11-26 1:45
Pozdrav.
Arhitektura za postovanje, prikazana fotografijom u pravom trenutku snimka sa odlicnim refleksom u vodi i bojama.
Sve najbolje, Paja.
TGULUMSER
(13252) 2009-11-26 2:05
Hello Aires,
A magnificent blue hour photo with a great POV,
Best regards,
Tulay
serp2000
(47063) 2009-11-26 2:08
Wonderful twilight shot, Aires. My compliments!
An interesting note and good exposure! TFS!
Serghei
francio64
(39888) 2009-11-26 3:41
Ciao Aires,
bella composizione dove il blu è il colore predominante.
Ottima gestione della luce e bei riflessi nell'acqua.
La vista diagonale conferisce anche un elevato DOF.
Well done!
Francesco
delkoo
(68) 2009-11-26 4:00
hi aires
I really like all the beautiful colours you've got here, althought the light is weak you have achieved a nice photo.
didier
izmirli
(3989) 2009-11-26 4:03
merhaba my dear friend aries
how are yıu?.
wonderful light and reflections.wonderful colours and composition.well done
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
siamesa
(28231) 2009-11-26 4:04
Bom dia Aires
Afffffe! que linda foto! O prédio, que tem uma belíssima arquitetura, e os reflexos na água azul criaram efeitos esplêndidos na imagem.Realmente uma linda foto. Parabéns.
Abraços
Maria
Bluejeans
(64251) 2009-11-26 5:27
Oi amigo ,
Esta tua foto está linda, um belíssimo reflexo deste edifício , bonita a sua iluminação , bom ponto de visão , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
jhm
(211734) 2009-11-26 5:33
Hello Aires,
You chose an excellent angle, we get the completely reflection, this is very nice.
Wonderful perspective and depth very fine picture, real colours too.
Not only you've created a good perspective, but you've handled the exposure really well. Fine work!
Best Regards
John
nirvana73
(0) 2009-11-26 6:41
Hello John
great place
great architecture
i like blue colors and reflections
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan
Longroute
(19600) 2009-11-26 6:55
You have already posted one or two photos about that, haven't you? But here it's at a different hour ad so different colours.
The architecture is outstanting and I like the way the fine reflection create a diagonal. Another good version of the same fine subject.
Well done,
Donato
JT50
(1491) 2009-11-26 11:05
Hi Aires,
This is a long building or may be you have
portrayed it that way with your great POV.
The bluish roof and the water are in perfect balance.
The lighted main arch and the windows of the building
offer a marvelous nightly display. Well done.
Have a nice Friday.
Janak
avene
(12675) 2009-11-26 11:43
hello Aires,
I know exactly where were you standing :) I've always liked this place, and I think you have captured it very well, the warm orange lights against the dominant cold blue cast creates a fascinating contrast. beautiful lines, and ther eflection doubles the effect. great shot, my compliments.
best,
Kristine
mauro61
(53411) 2009-11-26 14:58
ciao Aires,
bellissima la diagonale della prospettiva del fabbricato con le luci ancora accese sul far del giorno.
Ottima la luce azzurrina e splendida inquadratura,
ben fatto.
saluti
maurizio
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2009-11-26 19:36
Hi Aires,
lovely shot in blue hour. You have used nicely the soft light of morning here. The reflection is not clear but admirable. Nice architecture and superbly composed by you. Very good sharpness and depth that provides here nice detail of this architecture. Very well done. Tfs.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu
Urs
(14082) 2009-11-26 23:31
Hi Aires
A really beautiful architecture and I - a Swiss - had no idea that such a building is in Geneva! At least I can see it now, thanks to you. It is not only a master piece but also a perfect photograph framed with the reflection to a double shot. You really can feel that it is cold, I never thought of that, but it is true. Beautiful blue hues and high sharpness too. Well done
best regards
Urs
TopGeo
(38220) 2009-11-27 1:01
Hi Aires! They are the reflections or the perspective that it gives in the architectural picture your charm is blue color? Very good sharpness and depth a great POV, A beautiful moment where it impresses..
Best regards
Georgios
carper
(96) 2009-11-27 1:12
marvelous shot Aires,
good perspective in this well taken low light shot, good atmosphere and technical very good photo job, have a nice day.
regard jaap
anokutan
(15097) 2009-11-27 5:28
Hello Aires,
Wonderful perspective and depth very fine picture, real colours too.I like blue colors and reflections.
mkamionka
(73344) 2009-11-27 6:33
Hi Aires,
great work! I like the symmetry with the reflection here.
Really well composed,
TFS
M
chpp
(4283) 2009-11-27 7:46
hi Aires
beautiful shot, with perfect exposure to show the architecture and nice reflections.
good POV and perspective
TFS
C
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2009-11-28 3:11
Hola Aires.
REcuerdo este sitio en Ginebra y hacían una exposición dentro que me gustó mucho y entré.
Estupendo reflejo!
Un saludo!
pablominto
(53746) 2009-11-28 22:43
Hello Aires,
An impressive piece of architecture, and the point of view gives great lines in the composition!
The combination of blue hour and some artificial lighting gives a great contrasty effect...
An original and attractive image!
Greetings,
Pablo -
giorgimer
(35017) 2009-11-29 12:07
Olà Aires,
I didn't notice thi walking in Geneve. Excellent perspective, nice reflection.
Very well done!
G
Juntas
(7960) 2009-12-01 13:29
Olá Aires. o edifício é um espectáculo e a perspectiva que usaste, muito boa. As cores estão muito boas e os reflexos não sendo perfeitos, estão bons também. Excelente a definição e a exposição. Belo trabalho. Um abraço. Paulo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos)
(56155)
- Genre: Ôïðïèåóßåò
- Medium: ¸ã÷ñùìï
- Date Taken: 2008-11-23
- Categories: Áñ÷éôåêôïíéêÞ
- Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED
- ¸êèåóç: f/5.6, 1/5 äåõôåñüëåðôá
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- ¸êäïóç öùôïãñáößáò: Ðñùôüôõðç Ýêäïóç
- Ïäïéðïñéêü: Between Switzerland and France
- ÈÝìá(ôá): Reflexos - Reflections, Hora azul - Blue Hour, Arquitetura - Architecture [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-11-26 0:49
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