- brilliant!! - Keith Aggett Photography
- I have to agree with Keith - this subtle cloud works so well. I love the subtlety in relation to the well-defined edges of the architecture... - Andy Brown (mrbuk1)
Shape Of Light IX
Edit : This photo is part of a series of 5 that has been awarded 2nd place at the International Photography Awards 2012 (IPA 2012) in the architectural category. This means that after winning 2nd place in 2010 and 1st place in 2011 that I've won this competition for 3 consecutive years in this category at this prestigious competition.
“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light ”
- Le Corbusier
About The Shape of Light Series:
Architectural shapes and spaces are revealed and formed by light. And
at the same time I try to capture and visualize the light as a strong
and almost tangible shape to emphasize its necessary existence and the
strong connection between light and architecture.
Light shapes - Shape the light.
Just a few more weeks before the Berlin Photowalk on May 12/13 where I
will teach the free Long exposure Architectural sessions. Take a look
on my Google+ page if you want to know more about it and want to
register for the event.
Shot during a photoshoot with Kees Smans and Armand Dijcks in
Rotterdam during the recording of our upcoming video tutorials.
Technical info:
B+W ND110 & ND106 - 16 stops
f/11
ISO100
17 mm
330s (5m30sec) exposure
Software:
Lightroom 3.0
PS CS5 - Silver Efex Pro 2
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Comments and faves
flytography, images through a lens, Pascupixar, gd_167, and 399 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Joel Tjintjelaar (13 months ago | reply)
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images through a lens (13 months ago | reply)
The "metallic" structure really stands out against the almost black sky. Excellent.
Salva del Saz (13 months ago | reply)
Love it, it looks the prow of a boat.
JazzySteps (13 months ago | reply)
Super shot !!
PHLB - Luc B (13 months ago | reply)
wow, wat een prachtig schip is dit, inderdaad
StephenCairns (13 months ago | reply)
Now, if only I could get to Berlin. Free architectural LE sessions sounds too good to be true. It's still weeks away and I'm already jealous of the participants.
Fabulous image that really shows your artistic vision as I'm guessing the in camera image looks a lot different. Love that central line. It is fantastic.
Doug Logan Photography (13 months ago | reply)
Simplistic, yet VERY strong! I love the use of negative space in your photos! Stunning image!!
.Terry Cheng (13 months ago | reply)
Love the framing and light on the building. Superb monotone shot!
Mark-Stone (13 months ago | reply)
Looks like the bow of a ship.
Martin Vitek (13 months ago | reply)
Great Joel. As a massive bow ocean liner...
maxxsmart (13 months ago | reply)
I am sure this will soon be an award winning image. Mesmerizing precision.
VassilisPhotography (13 months ago | reply)
amazing treatment...love those stripes of white on the left...another masterpiece...too bad i cannot make it to Berlin..hope some other time maybe..! You should try something also here in greece Joel!
Akbar Simonse (13 months ago | reply)
Super! Om lang naar te kijken...Prachtig werk Joel!
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Fly bye! (13 months ago | reply)
The prow of a ship? the apex of a temple to technology? a futuristic vehicle of flight? ...only context allows us to make sense of what we see in light, without it our mind sees whatever we wish...I could cut myself on the angles of that building, Joel, cracking tones and contrast, too.
JeffOates (13 months ago | reply)
Just brilliant. Very well done!
jneo (13 months ago | reply)
Certainly fine art my friend!
barkingduck99 (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful balance.
mmanfred (13 months ago | reply)
Great opposed flow of light & shadow!
David Dales..taking a break (13 months ago | reply)
Clinically sharp!
panfot_O (13 months ago | reply)
Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes "Einsame Spitze" :-)
Will (Certified Ninja) (13 months ago | reply)
Amazing light in this one...but I wouldnt have expected anything less...
Bert Kaufmann (13 months ago | reply)
Titanic !
Prachtig eenvoudig beeld met enorme kracht!
^soulfly (13 months ago | reply)
u never get it wrong on the light and treatment are top notch as usual...
well done Joel and hope u have a good one in Berlin!
imagejoe (13 months ago | reply)
HUge here Joel !!!!!! FAV !!! JOE>
Anthony Owen-Jones (13 months ago | reply)
Magnificent. This looks like the bow of some futuristic ship sailing towards us.
Paolo Saponaro (13 months ago | reply)
Great picture my friend.
This photo was invited and added to the Image Gallery / B&W !!! group.
.brianday (13 months ago | reply)
my goodness, man. this is just a completely different level of awesome.
Monica de Moss photography (13 months ago | reply)
Such interesting shadows - nice sharp detail throughout
Trevor Cotton (13 months ago | reply)
Superb architectural shot, stunning blacks and highlights with the perfect comp.
Wim Hazenhoek. (13 months ago | reply)
Man Joel, erg fraai ,prachtige compo, dikke fav
s k o o v (13 months ago | reply)
A dark and beautiful shard...
Allard One (13 months ago | reply)
Magnificent Joel! Moest klein beetje aan Titanic denken ;)
Daniel Wildi Photography (13 months ago | reply)
excellent!
Raymond van der Hoogt (13 months ago | reply)
Had 'm op Google + en Facebook al gezien. Magistrale plaat dit! Ijzersterk hoe je het gebouw laat leven in deze minimalistische compositie. Boeiend geheel.
Peter Levi (13 months ago | reply)
I feel like crying.....(I showed my new building shot to my wife, and then this one, she laughed at me..;) Amazing times ten...those metallic tones you constantly produce, I would sell my soul for those ;)
Nino H (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful !
Martijn // Tijntjesmile (13 months ago | reply)
Mooie hoor! en RAG scherp!
Jeremy Sargent (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful work Joel. Would live to join you on the photo walk but finances are a bit tight so maybe next year if your doing one?
=Я|Rod= (13 months ago | reply)
A ship is coming...
Impressive tones!
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A.Alwosaibie (13 months ago | reply)
Great work..
Joel Tjintjelaar (13 months ago | reply)
Thanks all - much appreciated!
No need to cry LOL:)
Joel Tjintjelaar (13 months ago | reply)
Susan Sandérus (13 months ago | reply)
Prachtig. Alles klopt hieraan: licht, compo, contrast, tonen. Schitterend.
Weeman76 (13 months ago | reply)
This is exceptional Joel. Love the dark minimalism. Cracking image.
B.W Chin (13 months ago | reply)
Amazing black and white conversion, stunning!
Stavros.A (13 months ago | reply)
Great work, bravo!!!
Martin Mattocks (mjm383) (13 months ago | reply)
Amazing image, great composition and processing
Julia-Anna Gospodarou (13 months ago | reply)
I absolutely agree with Steve
! This is one of your best images Joel and
it stands very high in the array of
exceptional architectural images of the
world.
Like I said, I'm sure you do some sort of sorcery with your tones, otherwise I can't explain the effect this photo has on me :))
Neon Nine (13 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot,great b+w!!
Fifty Percent Grey (13 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
Love the sharp lines and the emphasis on light and shadow to accentuate the shape and form of the architecture.