I normally try to avoid reflections in shots such as this, but on this occasion I thought the wisp of distorted clouds seems to give a slightly ethereal feel.
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Old and New
Like many larger cities, downtown Fort Worth has its fair share of glass clad buildings, and as a consequence I took many reflection photos. This one, which is a reflection of an older building, is my favourite. More of my abstract reflections can be found here
First impressions last
Sometimes the best image is the first one you take. At the time I was not happy with the lighting as this wall was in shade. However, when I returned later in the day, there was too much glare from the glass, and the shadows in the windows were too distracting.
Black Windows
Although I have done some editing to eliminate reflections from the glass in the window, most of the work was done when taking the shot. I often have to move around to adjust the reflection to my liking, sometimes to include it, sometimes not. More of my minimal style windows can be found in my sales gallery
Had to go back!
The day I first visited this location, there were two problems. The first one was that it was a working day, and there was too much activity to feel comfortable about taking the shot, particularly as the only suitable position was in their private car park. the second problem was the sun was behind me, so I was getting far too much reflection from the steel walls and glass. Thankfully I was able to return the following morning, which was a Saturday, and the sun was in front of me!
Not all there part 2
Same idea, different city!
Window and Shadow
I have been asked more than once why there is no shadow on the window. Well, if you look closely there is, but it is very faint. Why would that be when the shadow on the wall is so strong? I guess it is all about the timing.
I don’t know!
If had been paying more attention at the time, I would have made a mental note of what the orange thing was in that window. As it was, and as it usually is, I was paying more attention to composition and to finding the right spot to take the photo. Now I am curious and must go back when I am next in that city!
Shadowy Existence
This is one of those rare images where I have re-visited a location to take further photographs. I was not happy with the first attempt. Thankfully was back in the city a year later, and actually remembered where the building was!
2D or not 2D?
That is the question.
Not all there
The title doesn’t refer to my mental state, although there are some who would agree. No, the title is in reference to the ‘incomplete’ window in this image. Often in minimal compositions it is better not include the whole subject in a frame, to add intrigue and emphasise the abstraction.
Unfinished and Unbalanced
This building appealed to me because the windows had yet to be fitted, leaving just the apertures. However, I was struggling with composition, and had to take many photos until I was happy. The big question to me was whether the drainpipe added or detracted from the composition. In the final edit, I decided that it added to the composition, but needed to be off centre.
Odd One Out
I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that I had edited that one window to be pure white. Well, when posting this image I even doubted myself; so much so that I had to go back to the original unedited version to check. Continue reading
Alien Board Game
When I was abducted by aliens, they tought me how to play this game. Unfortunately that was quite while ago and I have forgotten the rules. If anyone has an instruction manual, or knows how to play, please could you let me know?
Drive-by shooting
Most of my photos are as a result of urban exploration, walking around cities looking for suitable images. On this occasion, however, I was driving by, on my way to a meeting, and this builidng just pooped out and me and said ‘take my photo’! Continue reading
…..and the sky is grey….
Sometimes, and only sometimes, an overcast grey sky is better than clear and blue. Had it been the latter on the day I took this photo, then the reflection on the open window may have been too blue and not provided the contrast I needed between the surrounding blue which was a result of the reflective colour used in the glass.
Suffer for your art
One thing that photographs can do is give a sense of the warmth or cold. However they can also deceive as although It may look like it was a warm sunny day when this photo was taken, It was actually -15c (5F) and I was up to my knees in snow. Continue reading
