Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 18 August 2007 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
I thought we'd have a break from my holiday shots and show you this photo that I took at the beginning of June.
I work as an Architect in the UK and this was a completed swimming pool that we were handing over to a commercial client. It was nice to take a photo of something that I had also had a hand in designing and implementing so I was particularly pleased with this. It is also a rare example for me of planning to take a shot a particular way and it actually turning out the way I hoped it would :-)
I love b&w photos and couldn't resist with this one especially with all those reflections in the ceiling and water!
What do you think?
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I think it's terrific Ian!
18 Aug 2007 12:28am
@Bron: Thanks Bron!
I think you should thank God for bestowing you with such outstanding talent, not only did you create it, you captured it! Impressive :) and the people is a nice touch, it adds dimension, you get a clearer picture of the pool design
18 Aug 2007 3:46am
@Lorraine: Hi Lorraine - I was hoping you would like this photo as i think its one of my best ones :-) I did have other shots without people but, as you say, I thought like this it gives scale to the pool hall.
You have a really interesting job! I like all the reflections in this photo.
18 Aug 2007 4:16am
@Lucca: Thanks Lucca!
Nice photo Ian, I find curious the shape of the roof with the reflective material, the reflections on the pool are excellent. I agree with Lorraine that it was a good idea to include people in the photo, usually in architecture photos we miss that human dimension because of the lack of people in the scenes. Congratulations!
18 Aug 2007 5:35am
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks Alfredo - yes I thought it was important to get people in the shot even though there is some movement blur from the slow shutter speed. The ceiling is made from a shiny highly reflective plastic material that is heated and stretched over a frame to whatever shape is needed - its a very clever product.
great shot... super bw what material was used for the ceiling?
18 Aug 2007 6:57am
@HouCh: Hi Houch! - Its sometimes difficult to judge how far to push the contrast on a b&w conversion so I'm really pleased you liked it. The ceiling is a heavy guage sheet plastic product that is available in a range of colours and degrees of reflectivity - a series of formers are erected first to the shape that is specified by us and then the material is heated and stretched over the formers. The end result is a ceiling virtually without joints.
A great shot. I love the symmetry and the powerful contrasts.
18 Aug 2007 9:13am
@dee: Thanks Dee!
i like the symmetery and reflection of this b&w shot!
18 Aug 2007 10:25am
@kairospix: Thanks kairospix - im really pleased you liked it!
Yeowz! That's an awesome picture! You picked the right spot to snap, no wait, more like the perfect spot!
18 Aug 2007 11:25am
@Josh: Thanks Josh! - This was taken with a compact camera on its widest angle setting (35mm) - it would have been interesting to see what a 28mm lens would have done.
Gorgeous!
18 Aug 2007 2:50pm
@Markus: thanks Markus!
you really have nice picture here. I love the eye and this B&W.
18 Aug 2007 3:22pm
@Persian King: Thanks Amir!
awesome b/w pool shot Ian and part of your design even, masterful!! regards robin
18 Aug 2007 4:30pm
@Our little hood: Thanks Robin! - I loved the photos on your own blog over the last few days and i can see from the different credits that you and Maria are equally talented!
Outstanding shot!Reflection,structure,elements,...All are GREAT!Well done!
18 Aug 2007 4:35pm
@Shahab: Thanks Shahab - your words are very encouraging!
nice reflections. Looks like a nice peice of architectural work.
18 Aug 2007 4:46pm
@Daniel: Thanks Daniel - I had a look at your own blog but I need to spend more time with it before making any comments as there is a ton of amazing shots there. I've bookmarked it and will spend more time over the next few days. Hope to hear from you again soon.
Exemplary B&W with clarity and fine tonal contrast. The perspective and the fine balance with the well placed figures finish off a striking composition.
18 Aug 2007 4:58pm
@tengtan: Thanks very much - you are very kind!
Very nice shot the perspective and the refection are great super in B&W
20 Aug 2007 3:12am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks ColNed!
Whooooaaaaa I love the intensity of this shot!!!
20 Aug 2007 10:29am
@Lost Valley: Thanks very much!
I swear- at first glance I thought this was a picture of an art muesum, not sure why I did, but anyway. Great picture! The reflection is very attractive in this photo. Well done.
20 Aug 2007 12:12pm
@Shrig: Thanks Shrig!
Great job!
20 Aug 2007 2:13pm
@Marina: Thanks Marina!
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