Beautiful Images of Architecture

[vangogh]

Was looking through this post, Architecture Photography: Beauty of Interior and Exterior Designs (http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/architecture-photography-beauty-of-interior-and-exterior-designs/), and the images were so beautiful I had to share.

I've always liked taking pictures of architecture. I think builds and nature make up the majority of the images I've captured.

If you like architecture or just like gorgeous photography, check out the post. I promise you won't be disappointed.

[Spider]

Very good!

[Blessed]

I've always been fascinated by good architecture - this is a great post.

[Business Attorney]

I particularly liked the amazing geometric images.

[vangogh]

They're all great. Each one I looked at was my favorite until I looked at the next one. Most of my pictures are of buildings, though not nearly as good. I need to get me a better camera and spend some time learning how to use it well.

[Business Attorney]

I like to photograph buildings, too, but mine are not nearly so "artsy". I really need a better camera, plus it would help to have a special lense to help reduce the perspective distortion when I shoot tall buildings.

Here is one that I think turned out reasonably well (but notice the perspective distortion of the towers on both sides of the photo):

http://www.chicagotravelguide.info/images/Chicago_Illinois_Temple3-300x225.jpg

[vangogh]

What building is that? And what kind of camera do you use? I have a simple Canon point and click digital. It's a few years old now, though it does offer a variety of manual settings. I'd like to get a digital SLR, but they're out of my price range at the moment.

When I get a chance I'll find some of my images of architecture and post a few.

[Business Attorney]

The camera I used was a Olympus digital camera, nothing special.

I keep saying that I am going to get a digital SLR and I've picked one out several times but never pulled the trigger. My current pick is Canon's EOS Rebel XSi which seems like a good step up from my current camera but still pretty basic.

I have a 30 year old Canon TX SLR, but I haven't used it in 5 or 6 years. I continued to use it in conjunction with my early digital cameras but once I got a 5 megapixel camera (my current one is now 12 megapixels), I couldn't see enough of a difference to justify lugging the SLR around, buying film and paying for developing.

The building in the photo is the Chicago Temple of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

[vangogh]

Funny I was thinking of getting the same Canon EOS Rebel XSi. At the moment I can't justify the price based on how much I'd really use the camera.

I'll share some pics as soon as I have time to go through a few and upload them somewhere online.

[Harold Mansfield]

This thread reminded me of the leap and bounds they are taking with architecture in Dubai, U.A.E.

I couldn't find anything laid out as well as that one, but this site has a pretty good overview:
It's a little dated, so some of the drawings are actually built now:
Dubai Architecture- (http://www.dubai-architecture.info/DUB-GAL1.htm)

The first 3 photos blew me away. The buildings in the bottom left of the first photo are the same ones in the next 2 photos, dwarfed by the new developments. They look like 5 story buildings in comparison

They did forget to include Ski Dubai, the ski resort they built. Keep in mid they are in the Middle East:
Ski Dubai - Ski Dubai (http://www.skidxb.com/interact/photo-gallery/ski-dubai.aspx)

I live in Vegas and I am completely amazed at what they are doing over there.
This is an actual shot of downtown Dubai today:
http://i27.tinypic.com/1zouae9.jpg

[KristineS]

I love old buildings. Newer architecture doesn't do it for me so much, but old churches and stuff are the best!

[vangogh]

@eborg - Those are some nice images. Amazing to think they built an island in the shape of the globe off the coast.

@Kristine - I love both old and new architecture. Sometimes seeing them next to each other makes for an interesting contrast.

[KristineS]

To me most new architecture seems kind of boxy. Every once in a while I see something I like, but not often. I think it's the history of old buildings that gets me the most. They're visually beautiful, but there's also that sense that some much has happened in that place.

I once sang at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. and just being in that building where so many presidents had sat was awe inspiring. The building itself was beautiful, but it was the sense of history that really made the experience.

[Harold Mansfield]

I once sang at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. and just being in that building where so many presidents had sat was awe inspiring. The building itself was beautiful, but it was the sense of history that really made the experience.

I actually went there with an old GF for a job interview (hers, not mine) and it was actually pretty moving, but then again, so was most of the Historic and Gov Buildings in Wash D.C.

They actually let me walk around unescorted to check the place out. They would never do that today, post 9/11.

[vangogh]

To me most new architecture seems kind of boxy.

Maybe you're looking at the wrong buildings. There are plenty of new buildings that are more than just boxes.

[Harold Mansfield]

I live in the king of the 3 pronged 'boxy' building, Las Vegas, but even what they do with those 'boxes' is still pretty amazing.
This one just opened partially Dec last year,City Center:

http://www.earlyvegas.com/images/citycenter.jpg

It's 100% now and It's even more amazing inside.

[Blessed]

I hate to fly, but when I do I love to land in Vegas at night - it's beautiful from the air! On the ground it's pretty amazing too.

[vangogh]

Great shot Harold. That's what I mean about modern architecture. Even somewhat boxy they can still be beautiful and to me none of those look boxy.

[nighthawk]

I live in the king of the 3 pronged 'boxy' building, Las Vegas, but even what they do with those 'boxes' is still pretty amazing.
This one just opened partially Dec last year,City Center:

http://www.earlyvegas.com/images/citycenter.jpg

It's 100% now and It's even more amazing inside.

I was just in this building last week, it sure is amazing inside, but outside is a little boring (but I guess that is the theme they were going for, that of your average city centre). I really love the wide open spaces, fountains and flower gardens. It sure felt strange inside, mainly because in any other city such open spaces would be converted into more retail units!

I am a big fan of modern office building architecture, sure most of them are pretty boring and boxy, but occasionally someone makes a bit of effort and comes up with a really impressive design.

As for camera's, I have the older Rebel XT, although I tend to use my compact Canon a lot more these days, its just easier to lug around, and the pictures are just as good.

A friend recently got the newer model, and it really is a good camera, the ability to shoot HD movies is certainly appealing, but for now I will stick with what I have, I think a better quality lense would be more use.

[Harold Mansfield]

Just stumbled on this post today, thought I'd share it here:
The World’s Most Beautiful Bridges | Webdesigner Depot (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/03/the-worlds-most-beautiful-bridges/)

[vangogh]

You're reading the same blogs as me. :) I read that post last night I think. Some very nice bridges in there and I happen to like bridges almost as much as buildings. Of the images shown I have a special affinity for the Brooklyn Bridge since I was born not too far from it and will always be a kid from Brooklyn.

Some of the images are truly amazing. I don't think I could even pick a favorite.

[Harold Mansfield]

This one blew me away. i had no idea that was even possible:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/122766423_e3a4c18798_o.jpg

[mcfarldr1]

Any chance that could be edited with photoshop? Or is that an actual photograph?

[Harold Mansfield]

Any chance that could be edited with photoshop? Or is that an actual photograph?

No, it's an actual bridge in Germany named The Magdeburg Water Bridge:
Magdeburg Water Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdeburg_Water_Bridge)
Structurae [en]: Magdeburg Canal Bridge (2002) (http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0010460)

[vangogh]

It's amazing what the human mind can come up with to solve a problem isn't it?

Here's an older post I happened across today. 80+ Strange and Fantastic Buildings Architecture (http://www.instantshift.com/2009/02/19/80-strange-and-fantastic-buildings-architecture/). Some are beautiful and different, some are downright odd, and a few you'll have a hard time believing exist.

At the bottom of the post is a link to the site Unusual Architecture (http://unusual-architecture.com/). There are many buildings from the thread in there along with more of the same.

[Blessed]

The water bridge is awesome!
And I've lived around here for 11 years and didn't know about the library... I've got to get out more! :D

[vangogh]

And take some pictures when you finally do get out :)