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18-APR-2004 Paul Sumi

Disney Concert Hall Detail #2

Another detail from the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. For those of you wondering what the entire structure looks like, I'm working on it! Used PS channel mixer for B&W, and "palladium" curves adjustment for tone.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/800s f/11.0 at 195.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 19-Mar-2005 01:16
it looks really nice that you changed the original color!
Guest 25-Apr-2004 19:51
i really like that curve!
alexeig24-Apr-2004 20:26
Great geometry and shades work very well
Paul Sumi19-Apr-2004 22:42
Hi Ann, I just surfed EMP's website. Didn't know that Frank Gehry had also designed that building but the "family resemblance" is certainly there!
Guest 19-Apr-2004 04:49
It is beautiful based on your pictures Paul. Sure beats the Experience Music Project in Seattle which to me looks like a dog's breakfast the second time around. ;) Ann C
Paul Sumi19-Apr-2004 04:36
Steve and Mark, thanks for your comments. You have to see the building in person to appreciate the design. I remember one early comment saying that it looked like a Kleenex box that had been left out in the rain. I still haven't made up my mind, but am leaning towards the positive. Here's a side view of the WDCH:



Because the entire structure is a burnished steel color at different angles, it's tough to photograph in direct light without blowing out the highlights. I'm going to have another go at it next weekend just before dawn.
Guest 19-Apr-2004 01:10
Another good one. I guess I gotta start planning a trip to see this. Now I'm curious what the overall building looks like.
Guest 18-Apr-2004 22:05
Great tones and contrasts. Well seen and well processed.