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17-AUG-2014

Harpa, facade (2)

Harpa, Reykjavík’s new concert hall and cultural center, is “an architectural beacon of prosperity in a post-crash economy,” according to Lonely Planet “Iceland.”

“Giving the Sydney Opera House a run for its money in both scope and allegory, Harpa dazzles the eye with an intricate lattice of convex and concave glass panels that sparkle like the switchboard of an alien spaceship at night.”

I don’t believe there was a single straight line on the exterior or inside the building, making it quite a challenge to photograph but a delight to see.

Another view of this extraordinary building:



Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/160s f/8.0 at 55.0mm iso100 full exif

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Apostolos Tikopoulos06-Sep-2014 17:27
Well seen and composed, Helen. V.
Alexander Kazakov06-Sep-2014 08:27
Very creative shot! V
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)05-Sep-2014 19:11
I really like this image. I guess that I am crazy. The upper part, looks like the keyboard on the computer. Excellent work. V.
Will Hoskins05-Sep-2014 15:20
Both of these are excellent, Helen, but I really like the abstract feel of this one. V
bill friedlander05-Sep-2014 15:11
Fascinating to see two different aspects of the same building. A thoughtful presentation. V
Chris Morton05-Sep-2014 15:06
I find this regular play of hexagons easier than the other rather random facade
larose forest photos05-Sep-2014 14:10
WOW! This is not only an amazing building, but an exceptionally beautiful shot! V+
Milan Vogrin05-Sep-2014 13:18
Well seen Helen! V!
Gerard Koehl05-Sep-2014 12:52
Magnifique architecture. V
Jim Coffman05-Sep-2014 12:08
That is a great shot of this amazing building!!
pkocinski05-Sep-2014 12:02
Fabulous capture of this part of the building.
Isabel Cutler05-Sep-2014 11:36
Pretty spectacular. I'd like to have the glass cleaning contract!
Jeff Real05-Sep-2014 11:32
This closer view is really fascinating to see ~V~
Jola Dziubinska05-Sep-2014 11:32
Fantastic capture with perfect framing and textures. V.
Martin Lamoon05-Sep-2014 10:51
Amazing, you have left me speechless (Wordless did not sound right!)
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marie-jose wolff05-Sep-2014 10:40
beautiful and sharp details! V