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17-AUG-2014

Harpa, looking up (3)

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/10.0 at 31.0mm iso160 full exif

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Ton T.07-Sep-2014 15:42
Just amazing! V+
Julie Oldfield07-Sep-2014 00:17
Wonderful POV!!
pkocinski06-Sep-2014 14:43
Fabulous POV on this interesting building.
Dan Greenberg06-Sep-2014 13:47
Another one of Iceland's visual wonders. It reminds me of stacked, perfectly shaped ice cubes. I love your take on it. ~BV~
François Fauchard06-Sep-2014 12:19
Wonderful ! You knew how to perfectly take these geometrical drawings. V
Raymond Ma06-Sep-2014 05:20
Magnificent! V
Gill Kopy06-Sep-2014 02:26
This is just wonderful ! V
William Barletta05-Sep-2014 21:48
I love it! ~V~
Karen Stuebing05-Sep-2014 21:20
Just amazing with the repeating patterns that somehow seem to change shape. V.
Apostolos Tikopoulos05-Sep-2014 21:09
Terrific capture, Helen. V.
Chris Morton05-Sep-2014 19:27
you have demonstrated how effectively this facade reflects a fine mixture of other elements
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)05-Sep-2014 19:05
Wow, this is a striking image. I like, how some panes have light reflecting off of them. While others do not have the light reflecting. Excellent work, Helen. V.
John Reynolds LRPS05-Sep-2014 18:45
Impressive. I would never have guessed that this was in Iceland. V.
larose forest photos05-Sep-2014 18:36
Extraordinary capture of this mesmerizing and striking building. VV
Pieter Bos05-Sep-2014 18:24
Fantastic image, Helen! ~V
Martin Lamoon05-Sep-2014 18:12
Terrific shot with the light on the glass.
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Bill Miller05-Sep-2014 17:50
Excellent, it reminds me of the compound eye of a fly.
Wim Ensie05-Sep-2014 17:24
Fantastic lines and forms, a pleasure Helen, think you were happy standing there.
Jim Coffman05-Sep-2014 16:45
Stunning!!
Gerard Koehl05-Sep-2014 16:28
Splendide. V
joseantonio05-Sep-2014 16:22
What an amazing perspective of lines.V.
Jola Dziubinska05-Sep-2014 16:20
Amazing facade, outstanding presentation, Helen. V.