biglouis Posted August 8, 2006 Share #1 Â Posted August 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Had to go down to Canary Wharf in East London today on an errand. Took the trusty D-LUX 2 with me. Incidentally, since owning this neat and very portable camera I am inclined to take it with me whenever I can. Â I don't know what lead me to try these shots as monochrome but I think they are most striking and effective. Â On a rather sad note, as I was taking the picture of One Canada Square a security guard suprised me and told me that I was not allowed to take photographs. I think we can all work out why. Â All shots on D-LUX 2-->ISO 80-->Lightroom-->CS2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Hi biglouis, Take a look here Canary Wharf. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
vic vic Posted August 8, 2006 Share #2 Â Posted August 8, 2006 hi luice... fantastic works - really love them - both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuerst Posted August 8, 2006 Share #3 Â Posted August 8, 2006 I really like the first one. It is very dynamic. Â Bojan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted August 8, 2006 Share #4 Â Posted August 8, 2006 The first one is the winner for me too - it really is a striking shot which has come over superbly in B+W - seriously one of the best I've seen in the architecture section over the last 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted August 8, 2006 Share #5 Â Posted August 8, 2006 <snip>On a rather sad note, as I was taking the picture of One Canada Square a security guard suprised me and told me that I was not allowed to take photographs. I think we can all work out why. Â All shots on D-LUX 2-->ISO 80-->Lightroom-->CS2 Â That really is sad. Canary Warf is a wonderful place to photograph. When I've been there I've seen many many tourists busy snapping away with point and shoots including flash without them being told to stop. I have heard you're not allowed to photograph in that area although I haven't seen any notices forbidding it. I believe about 2yrs ago plans were discovered for a 911 with that building. Â What is so ironic is there are sites with hi-res satellite pictures where you can fly around the area complete with 3D elevation data. I've used them to find the best views. Â Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 8, 2006 Share #6 Â Posted August 8, 2006 Big - Â These are most impressive, espcially #1, for its imposing angle and building size, its light and the sky. Exceptionally well done. I've been to Canary Warf (though not for about two years), but I don't understand what is specifically in this area that guards would tell you not to take photos. Please explain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted August 8, 2006 Share #7 Â Posted August 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Louis, Â two great, big shots you've captured there with a great, little camera, judging by the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share #8 Â Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks for all the positive comments. Â I'm returning to photography after a 20 year absence and I have to say that the invention of the digital camera and the ability to 'develop' without the use of chemicals and all the attendant paraphanealia is the driver. Â I processed both shots in Lightbox for which I will be first in line when it is finally released as a commercial product. Â I'm not too sure why I was told not to photograph. I assumed it was a security issue. A second security guard seemed to imply that the building owners did not want any commercial photography on site. As I could fairly claim to be a 'tourist' that seemed to satisfy him. No tripods, though. Â Given the benefit of working with digital I am getting strangely drawn towards the impending M8........ which I think will require a second mortgage on the house :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 9, 2006 Share #9 Â Posted August 9, 2006 Number 1 hits the spot for me too. Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm1912 Posted August 10, 2006 Share #10 Â Posted August 10, 2006 the first one is really powerful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_drabek Posted August 11, 2006 Share #11 Â Posted August 11, 2006 Terrific cloud formation on the first shot really makes it special. DD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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