The Tokyo Forum is an amazing modern structure that serves a variety of purposes, almost like a convention center (maybe that's exactly what it is). We spent a few hours photographing in the late afternoon through early evening, and then again late at night. Everywhere you look there's something worth photographing. These are examples using my super wide angle lens. I thought b&w really brought out the structures, while the color versions show the grand scale and design.
Two other examples are in extras http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2014-06-17 and overflow - http://365project.org/taffy/special-photos/2014-06-17.
Michael's can be seen at: http://365project.org/vankrey/365/2014-06-17
All three are fab, but this one keeps me looking. I think is because of the POV and the curvy lines. Fav.
What a spectacular building and how different to the traditional architecture you've posted previously. Have fun and thanks for visiting my project too.
This one is my favourite . I'm fascinated by the contrast between real and artificial light. The people look insignificant. I think the curved lines soften the structure. Fav
Yes I really love this one too! I like how the tiny people give it a sense of scale. Wonderful pic with those great curves. Good to see the stark contrast between traditional and Modern Japan! Another Fav!
Three wonderful shots but this is my favourite. Love all the contrasts - straight and curved lines, colour and monotone, over and underground, natural and artificial light - so many. Fav.
When more than one picture of the same setting is posted, I suppose it is natural to compare...this is hands down my favourite of the 3: unusual and very effective vantage point, great WA distortion, strong lines all leading to the prime focal point, with lots of interesting elements and colours along the way...this is a winner for sure and a big fav!
Yes! This one is my favorite too! The vantage point lets me see how the structure is located and the people walking by give it a sense of scale. Fabulous shot!
@jackie8 Jackie, thanks so much for the view and support and favs on all three -- I'm flattered and glad you liked them! It was such a great place for a photo shoot!
There's so many variations of character in this structure! Imagine it was difficult to pick which to share of the many photos you likely took. This one's awesome.
You certainly are the master of buildings and architecture that's for sure what an amazing building. Sorry for not posting or commenting much recently just way behind.
I like how you shot it at a level that gives you a demarkation of both the "above ground" and the "below ground". Such a spectacular building, well captured! I finally posted mine but I shot mine vertically rather than horizontally.
@ericdibosco Thanks as always Eric. I have tons of photos from this setting and will be playing around with them for months to come, I suspect. I want to play with conversion to b&w and changes in contrast, as well as crops from various perspectives. I found it interesting to contrast ones with only structure versus ones that showed the tiny people to give it a sense of scale. The walkways were amazing as well. I'll probably post on flickr so look forward to your insights there as always! Am working to get caught up on 365 first.
@joemuli@bizziebeeme@busylady Thanks Joey, LL, and Judith. Judith, yes, truly fantastic! I have thousands of photos and have spent most of today starting to go through them. Barely made a dent beyond deleting over 120 of them. I'll be posting all summer (especially if these mosquitoes don't go away and I can't go on photo walks here on the island!).
@panthora I think it was the largest building I'd ever been in, including convention centers all over. But this was a self-contained one with the most gigantic lobby area. Really an impressive site. I needed my really wide angle there!
@taffy Do you use the 10-24 f2.8 Nikon? I passed on it in favor of the 11-16 f2.8 Tokina, mostly because I was not sure how much use I would get out of it, but I may add the 10-24 to my repertory.
@panthora It's a 14-24 f2.8 (I didn't know they made a 10-24). It's rated one of the highest lenses out there and I was able to purchase mine second hand a few years ago. I rarely used it and had regretted the purchase and considered selling it, but never got around to it. Now it's one of my favorite lenses. It's great for architecture and even closeups of flowers. It's hard to take people shots (for me -- I've seen ones others have done that are great). I'd highly recommend it -- and recommend finding one used as it's a really pricey one.
What a spectacular building and how different to the traditional architecture you've posted previously. Have fun and thanks for visiting my project too.
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