This needle-like metal sculpture was added in front of Hala Stulechia in 1948, when the Communists renamed the hall "The People's Hall" instead of its traditional "Centennial Hall" name. It is 106 meters / 348 feet, and is dramatic against the sunset, but I find it rather intrusive in front of the actual building. Hala Stulechia here: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2015-04-18
This reminded me of the little article I've just read - it's from Australian Business Insider - on the 12 most absurd Communist buildings still standing. I had to admit to myself that I didn't find some of them that absurd (especially considering that I used to live next to the Robotic's Center in Saint Petersburg, also listed there), but I have to agree that they do tend to be rather intrusive for their surroundings. http://www.businessinsider.com.au/soviet-buildings-from-the-mid-20th-century-2015-4
Great shot here, very strong vertical line, and a great sky. A very nice way to capture something like this.
@vera365 -- very interesting site! I've seen that one from Tbilisi, Georgia when i was there last year and it really stands out. I saw the one you lived by -- quite a statement building! So you can see how the Soviet Needle would be placed against the backdrop of the rounded Centennial Hall . . .
Wow, Junko, this looks so different than when we were there. This is a perfect angle to capture how dominant the need was, but with your symmetry in the shot and the contrasting lower level buildings, you've made it look quite artistic and purposeful!
This looks as though the sky is unzipping! Super symmetry and POV. I might think about removing the little light trails on the right, unless you like them. This is a lovely shot.
Great shot here, very strong vertical line, and a great sky. A very nice way to capture something like this.
@rosiekerr -- you are so right -- I didn't have the patience to try it but I wish I could. Maybe later. It would improve the image.