Archive for Architecture


Striped Building

Down an alleyway in Central London (near Mansion House) is a small courtyard that’s surrounded by the above building. There’s a couple of peculiar sculptures and some dead flowers at this time of year, but it’s the building’s architecture that’s particularly striking. You get a fantastic view in the courtyard and I need a tripod / wide angle lens to capture the full extent of it. Still, I love the lines on this regardless.

Icehouse

The reason I chose this for today’s photo (aside from the lovely blue and red tones) is the fact it’s the first photo I’ve heavily edited in Photoshop using the clone stamp and content aware tool.

Personally I think content aware is a fantastic feature, but only if it’s used to remove distracting elements (a wire and a telegraph pole that was running through the sign). Other heavy use removes the original too far from what is what. Regardless, I’m looking forward to trying out some new techniques in some other tutorials that I’ve come across. Expect the results here eventually.

Hoover Turrets


Hoover Turrets, originally uploaded by marcofiori.

Seriously, how clear does that water look in this photo? The shades of blue complement each other perfectly and the Dam’s colour does the same with the opposing rock. I’m also quite proud of the composition of this photo. The Hoover Dam is an extremely impressive man-made sight, you so never miss the chance to see it if in Vegas.

Skyscrapers To The Sky


Skyscrapers To The Sky, originally uploaded by marcofiori.

Sure, everyone takes photos of the fountains, Caesar’s Palace and New York, New York, but this new complex (which I’m sure has been built in the year since I last went to Vegas) is equally impressive. It’s understated, yet in this photo looks magnificent. It was also my first play on Lightroom with exposure brushes (the highlights on the left buildings, reduced, the right buildings, brightened).

Anyway, I’m extremely pleased with how this came out.

Ave.


Much like yesterday’s palm tree shot, this really does represent America. Large, grid based cities that are regimental in the way they cut the landscape. I adore how the avenue moves right through the centre of the picture into the smog.