Day 51 - Photo A Day Challenge - 2-20-2012
Feb 20, 2012 02:12:36 #
Welcome to Day 51 :) Today we are going to concentrate on Details in Architecture. Looking for eye-catching details in architecture can be fun. Very often the architectural style of a building is revealed in its smallest details: Elaborate woodwork immediately betrays the Victorian period just as splashy neon and glass shapes scream Art Deco. One of the keys to capturing strong images of architectural detailing is tight composition. You must fill the frame with just your subject so there is no question about what you are photographing. Pay particular attention to lighting as well. Light coming from the side is ideal because it provides the interplay of shadow and highlight that you need to give your subjects three-dimensional form and surface texture.
The secret to getting good detail shots, though, is simply being aware: pausing long enough to notice all the tiny parts that make the whole. Cathedrals and palaces are probably the first subjects that come to mind when you're looking for details, but remember even a barn has intriguing shapes and patterns when they are dramatized by good lighting and observed by a scrutinizing eye.
Here are a few examples to get us started.
The secret to getting good detail shots, though, is simply being aware: pausing long enough to notice all the tiny parts that make the whole. Cathedrals and palaces are probably the first subjects that come to mind when you're looking for details, but remember even a barn has intriguing shapes and patterns when they are dramatized by good lighting and observed by a scrutinizing eye.
Here are a few examples to get us started.
Feb 20, 2012 02:33:49 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 51 :) Today we are going to concen... (show quote)
Hmmmmm, that could be quite some challenge! I'll have to give that one some thought :roll:
But while I'm still up I'm going to post Sherrie a rooster so I don't forget again. GOOD MORNING..
Yesterday's Rooster/different pose
Feb 20, 2012 05:15:22 #
Those are wonderful photos of architectural detail photogrl...I like all of them ..especially the winged creature...but all the photos are so clear and nice!
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 51 :) Today we are going to concen... (show quote)
Feb 20, 2012 05:33:27 #
Wonderful photos! Gonna try 2 leave the house early 2 get some pics, we'll see ;) if not.....I will do my best after work :)
Feb 20, 2012 06:07:49 #
These arent exactly up close and tight...Ill get some of Anchorage, later today if I can...these were taken on a trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia...my kids and I and hubby were in awe of the tall tall buildings and huge sprawling metropolitan scenes...I took lots of pictures...but Im afraid they werent all that good...here are some.
Feb 20, 2012 06:09:42 #
and some more...
Philadelphia skyline and my daughter in law
Feb 20, 2012 06:20:29 #
laskalass wrote:
and some more...
HardRock and Ripleys are my favs. Good morning !
Feb 20, 2012 06:23:01 #
PGrl your images are stunning. No palaces here in the country but took some archy kind of shots last week. Love the topic. Will post later.
Feb 20, 2012 06:23:56 #
Took this one last week. This building is unique in that as you look at the center of the photo, at the end of the roof gutter there is a vertical strip. See it? Ok...Now this is a wall of the building and is maybe 24'' wide. The story is that back in the 1800's they built a hotel on this site as there was a train station there nearby. Back in the 1920's maybe, the hotel was to be destroyed but the part you see standing belonged to another owner and the two buildings shared a mutual wall. Finally they tore down the hotel and the other owner kept his building. It is very hard to get a great shot as I am antsy about getting out of my trck and stand there taking pics of someone's residence without permission. Someday I'll ask and get some better pics
Feb 20, 2012 06:37:33 #
Love the second shot
laskalass wrote:
These arent exactly up close and tight...Ill get some of Anchorage, later today if I can...these were taken on a trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia...my kids and I and hubby were in awe of the tall tall buildings and huge sprawling metropolitan scenes...I took lots of pictures...but Im afraid they werent all that good...here are some.
Feb 20, 2012 07:07:20 #
Feb 20, 2012 07:07:46 #
here is one i shot a few days ago this building was erected around 1900
Feb 20, 2012 07:32:22 #
Happy Presidents' Day, everyone. Honor a President and buy a new car today - at least that is what all the car ads around here say we should do!
Feb 20, 2012 07:37:36 #
This topic is one of my latest fascinations when taking pictures! As I shared in another thread I'm working on a personal project called "A Day In the City" and this is a great venue for sharing some of my finds! Again, thanks photogrl for keeping us challenged! I'm looking forward to learning from what others post today.
Feb 20, 2012 07:42:07 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Happy Presidents' Day, everyone. Honor a President and buy a new car today - at least that is what all the car ads around here say we should do!
Pat, what's all that hardware on the steering post? :D
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