We are accustomed to looking up at a building, thus when we look at a building from a different perspective it stops and makes us think about the content of the photograph. While in Chicago I had the opportunity to be at an upper floor of a building across from 222 S Riverside. This is a building which I have photographed in the past, however with the perspective looking down … [Read more...] about Looking Down on a Chicago Building
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United States Capitol Reflection
While exploring Washington DC on a weekend I came across an opportunity to photography the United States Capitol reflection. This was taken walking past some of the skylights for the visitors center on the east side of the building. With rain the day before some of the water still remains on the glass. but the change to calmer conditions overnight provided the clear blue skies … [Read more...] about United States Capitol Reflection
Fishing Boat in the Faroe Islands
Walking around the harbor in Torshavn in the Faroe Islands, I came across some calm water which let me photograph the refections of the boats. The calm waters and clouds in the sky provided an interesting tapestry in the water. This tapestry is a mixture of being able to see the water, plus the reflection of the sky and more so clouds on the surface. … [Read more...] about Fishing Boat in the Faroe Islands
Lillehammer Art Museum and Cinema
After taking the train from Oslo, I quickly found myself outside the Lillehammer Art Museum. When you think of Lillehammer you may think initially of the 1994 Winter Olympics which took place here. This image is from a recent expansion of the Lillehammer Art Museum and Lillehammer Cinema. The architects were the same ones who designed the Oslo Opera House. For this image I … [Read more...] about Lillehammer Art Museum and Cinema
Oslo Opera House Roof Climb
The Oslo Opera House roof has a unique element to the building where it is designed to be walked upon by visitors. The design of the opera house, which opened in 2008, was to bring the building together with the waterfront of the Oslo Fjord which is adjacent to the building. The sloped roof allows visitors to walk to the roof and enjoy view of the waterfront as well as the city … [Read more...] about Oslo Opera House Roof Climb