Photographer's Note
The London Gherkin looking more like the head of the creature from Ridley Scott's frightening and excellent film "Alien". Officially called 30 St Mary Axe it is known affectionately to Londoners as just "The Gherkin".
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SnapRJW
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(31631) 2012-12-15 2:25
Hello Brian - This is a wonderful shot. I really like the dark tones which contrasted so well by the whites enhance the graphic qualities of the image. This, to my eye, would make a fantastic framed print which I would happily hang on my wall. Slick and creative and definitely an artwork. Enjoy your weekend. Rosemary
snunney
(130967) 2012-12-15 2:40
Hello Brian,
A great close-up on this relatively new London icon. Perfectly framed and making excellent use of black and white to heighten the mood. A very eerie image, beautifully realised. Have a great weekend.
npecanhuk
(79329) 2012-12-15 3:02
Hi Brian!
Great idea and very interesting and attractive visual results!
Black & white, vertical format, management of light and composition are highlights here!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
jemaflor
(147018) 2012-12-15 4:31
Hi Brian,
Good idea for an original presentation in b&w, interesting light in the middle of the view and great contrast, well managed.
siudzi
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(34141) 2012-12-15 6:18
Hi Brian,
Amazing picture! Truly perfectly composed the view with a great symmetry and fantastic light management. The title says everything! Bravo!!!
Warm regards,
Gosia
dkmurphys
(79209) 2012-12-15 7:40
Hi Brian,
Your effect and presentation makes this piece of architecture looking like an alien element. Well done, great idea!
Daniel
divail
(8334) 2012-12-15 19:50
Bonsoir Brian,
Cette composition de nuit, en noir et blanc, nous prιsente cet ιdifice sous un tout autre jour. La lumiθre crιe un graphisme spectaculaire. C'est superbe.
Diane
ACL1978
(7511) 2012-12-15 20:36
Really excellent and dark B&W take on this London highlight, Brian. The high contrast and dark lighting really does give it an otherworldly feel, and the reflective light really enhances the depth and curvature. I fear there might be a very slight tilt to the left here, but a really sharp and outstanding shot nevertheless.
Andrew
jjcordier
(79299) 2012-12-15 23:06
Brian
L'illusion est lΰ! Trθs bon noir et blanc de ce dιsormais trθs cιlθbre bβtiment que tu as parfaitement cadrι.
Amicalement
JJ
kasianowak
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(17676) 2012-12-16 1:54
Hi Brian
Amazing shot of this well-photographed building. Perfect subject for b&w photography. Fabulous symmetry!
I wonder where you took this shot from?
Have a nice Sunday
Kasia
jhm
(211736) 2012-12-16 2:51
Hello Brian,
You chose black and white, maybe a question at you, for add the color version as second picture.
Nevertheless find I these picture excellent taken and good made.
Excellent composition, excellent captured.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice Sunday,
John.
Royaldevon
(85862) 2012-12-16 5:10
Hello Brian,
How many times have we seen the Gherkin, yet never like this! This is the skill of the photographer, to see an icon and yet present it to the viewers, giving them a completely new experience. I like the shades, the lozenge patterns, the absolute proximity and, particularly, the way you have captured the sunlight on the glass.
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
rychem
(72187) 2012-12-16 10:06
Very nice study of this building, amazing POV, nice symmetry, great result
regards
Ryszard
macjake
(98402) 2012-12-16 10:27
Hey Brian
This is no Alien, its the Gherkin! lol
I'll never get tired of more and more photos of this building. Gotta love London's mix of Old and New.
lots of geometry going on with this one.
can you count all the triangles?
the light is reflective, with excellent white and black mixes.
nice one
cheers
craig
JFS
(32459) 2012-12-16 23:28
HI BRIAN!
GOOD IDEA, I LOVE IT! GOOD DECISION TO USE B&W AS WELL.
HAVE A GOOD WEEK!
CHEERS
JUAN
Didi
(61589) 2012-12-19 9:13
Hi Brian
Interestin title
Very good lights management on the subject with nice contrast
Also you are a lights capturer.
Best regards
Photo Information
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Copyright: Brian Denton (timecapturer)
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(49288) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2012-08-11
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Sony Alpha 850 DSLR, Sony 28-75mm F2.8 SAM, Hoya Super UV
- Έκθεση: f/16, 1/80 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2012-12-15 1:53
