City, Aglow

U-turn

such a great building - I love standing at it's base and looking up.

After some refining. HDR shot of Tokyo from the Metro Building. I didn't want to have the "overboard" HDR effect, but more of a subtle enhancement; something that makes you pause and ponder.

***UPDATE 9/19/2007: I replaced the original shot with one that I think is much better, in between the original darker one and the lighter one, I think this is a lot clearer! I did some more fine-tuning and tweaking (especially with the color profile!)

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Nate-san says:

This one is good. Well done ;)

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Yuri115 [deleted] says:

This is great! I can't believe I'm living in this city:)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

Thanks so much Nate and Yuri. For some reason, the colors come out muted/darker when I uploaded them...
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

domgleba says:

This is fantastic! I feel like I could enter the photo and roam the city!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

jbc16 says:

very cool. almost like a painting.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

sulphurlee(back-PRO again) says:

amazing shot!

Vivid
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

*northern star° {busy bee} says:

Vivid
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

McMexicano  says:

Vivid

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Joe Barrett Photography says:

Awesome view.

Vivid
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

limegreen_kayak says:

This is wonderful and amazing!!!
I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

maistora says:

A very fine photo!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

hmking_81 says:

great!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

K. Shreesh says:

Beautiful Shot..!!
I think this photo is a

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

@k. Shreesh: thank you for the invite :)

Thanks all for the comments. The guard told me no tripods... but if you have to get the shot, you have to get the shot... lol
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Emily♥ says:

Wow, this is a very astounding photograph.
I found this photo because you asked me to Explore My Photostream
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

[aubrey] says:

Great colors!!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

PauloVicente says:

SIM CITY !!!

Muy buena toma, me gusta

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

PauloVicente says:

Hola

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Nook29 says:

You are invited to add this image to the Awesome Picture Award group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

silentdream says:

nice work!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Shaz_UK (away) says:

A+++ Grade Photo

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Verweij says:

wow, very good done, special photo..compliments

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

PauloVicente says:

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Cap'n Surly says:

this is a stunning shot, but to my eyes this one is a little too dark, and the other is a little too light. I think I would blend the two to see what happens
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

@PauloVincente, Nook29, Shaz UK: Thank you all very much for the invites!

@Alex Verweij: Thank you for the compliment, and I must say, your photos are outstanding as well!

@Cap'n Surly: I felt the same way myself on both of the shots. I processed those on my old laptop, and the exposure was off because of the laptop screen. I just bought a new computer with a fantastic S-IPS monitor a month ago, so I am going to go back and re-process to lighten it up a bit. Let me know what you think when its re-posted
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

preciouskhyatt says:

great blend of the green-space lighting with the darkness and hard edges of the rest of the shot - melange of wood and steel - very nice!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Gurugo says:

Fantastic! Tokyo is quite the place for urban shots like this...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

zane&inzane says:

Well done! But I personally prefer the other one with more colour!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

wade in da water says:

Very nicely done.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

A very nice night shot.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

I've updated the shot to get the blend of color and lighting, let me know what you guys think
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

zane&inzane says:

Hey Will, this is really a nice balance! Love it man!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

mpgoodey says:

Nice work.

"Too bad She won't live. But then again who does!"
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Suydam says:

Very nice HDR
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

My tribute to JP culture says:

Excellent quality. I very love it.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

RottieLover♥ says:

This is absolutely stunning! So well done!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

xavipat says:

OHHHH!!

is Blade Runner!!!

Very good shot!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Rousset says:

I have a similar one but during the day, nice night shot !!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

OctavioBJ says:

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

FX-1988 says:

Amazing
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcelGermain says:

You are my winner!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaj Bjurman says:

Sweat as £@#!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

@Kaj, thanks for the laugh, lol... and for the compliment, lol.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

silyld says:

wonderful shot - just wonderful - love the colours too :-)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jtv2000 says:

Love the subtle understated treatment.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

chris kenny says:

Brilliant!!! faved
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Ballet Lausanne says:

beautiful night shot !

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

UrbanCyclop says:

Excellent pic

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

el_jorpe says:

Wow, unbelievable!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Straws pulled at random says:

Perfect.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

_G*Squared_ says:

Damn cool photo. Love how everything is soooo sharp and in focus.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

Thanks, had to finagle my tripod without the guards seeing me! And those damn people with their flashing cameras! lol
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

powerbooktrance says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Simply Perfect* / Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

best. shot. ever.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bryanscott says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Architecture at Night, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jetteroheller says:

That's pretty slick.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sexy_earrings says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called why I love Japan, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Per Erik Sviland says:

Very nice details. The original size was worth the wait. Great shot

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lee.mccain.photorama says:

Another one I would include. 2000 plus views right popular I would say!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

Thanks sqbbe and Lee!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Farmer Fantasy says:

Great night, bulidings photo.
I love it.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Christmas w/a K says:

appreciate your subtle HDR - really makes for a lovely, dreamy image

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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

david.bank says:

I must really learn to do HDR myself. When I see these results... Amazing!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

sugar Delight says:

Really cool shot
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

johauuez says:

great shot!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world - Pls post 1-comment 3 -vote now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alberto RG ---- Koyaanisqatsi says:

Amazing
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

Thanks guys
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Cortez77_fr <camera addict> says:

Amazing shot !
I remember that place ;-)

Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

Thanks, that is fantastic shot you have!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

J_O_N_A_X says:

I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

سعودي وكلي فخر says:

Snapshot amazing

Thank you
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Pakueye says:

Another great shot, compliment!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called City Scapes & Street, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Gorgeous shot looks great

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Héctor Falcón says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado City of the World (Post 3 & Comment 3 Please) e nós adoraríamos ter isto adicionado ao grupo!
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Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Perfect Nocturn Shoot y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
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Super capture

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Carsten Domnick says:

You are a very good and creative Artist and I really like your Creative Photo
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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

cltan47 [deleted] says:

best shot
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

_ohara_* says:

wicked!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mrfishersclass says:

hi I'm doing a school project can you tell me what the economies is like in japan
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Glass Towers of the World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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JeDarkett says:

wow
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weld^annokhetha says:

great shot
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Capitals of the world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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I am the admin of that group
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Razneck says:

Sweet effects!
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romfey says:

This is just a ugly concret jungle......folk , open your eyes......ciao
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