LightningPaul

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View on La Defense


Shot on top of the Grande Arche in La Defense, the business center of Paris. At that time it was almost one o'clock. Most people were eating outside or going to a place to have lunch. On the top right you see world map on the floor. Pretty remarkable. If you would be able to zoom in you would see much more detail.


TECH-INFO: one RAW file. I used the same HDR techniques as in the previous posted image. The only reason was to rebalance the lighting so that the shadow part wouldn't be too dark. Afterwards I increased the contrast, globally and on several small spots like signs, some windows, glass and the world map on the floor.

View on La Defense


Shot on top of the Grande Arche in La Defense, the business center of Paris. At that time it was almost one o'clock. Most people were eating outside or going to a place to have lunch. On the top right you see world map on the floor. Pretty remarkable. If you would be able to zoom in you would see much more detail.


TECH-INFO: one RAW file. I used the same HDR techniques as in the previous posted image. The only reason was to rebalance the lighting so that the shadow part wouldn't be too dark. Afterwards I increased the contrast, globally and on several small spots like signs, some windows, glass and the world map on the floor.

comments (9)

  • zed
  • Australia
  • 22 Jul 2009, 06:21
fantastic clarity Paul
Nice work, really sharp: all details are in evidence.
LightningPaul: Thanks Giorgio smile
great angle, from above, good overview it gives
I agree with Zed, the clarity is outstanding. I love all those little people with their long shadows...
LightningPaul: I didn't pay so much attention to those shadows but I agree, the look fascinating. Thanks for mentioning it.
stunning shot Paulsmile
LightningPaul: Thanks!
Sensacional!
Cool shot, love the architecture and the patterns. The people really give scale and an almost surreal effect. Excellent work!
I didn't like this when I saw the small photo in my reader, but when I saw this version I really like it. Reminds me of Koyaanisquatsi. Or SimCity, oddly enough.

Great perspective.
  • Doum
  • Canada
  • 27 Jul 2009, 13:44
I never seen picture of la Défense by this point and for built this composition; impressive result! Great panorama.

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camera NIKON D200
exposure mode full manual
shutterspeed 1/80s
aperture f/11.0
sensitivity ISO100
focal length 95.0mm
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