Sydney Boys' Grammar School Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is part of Sydney Boys' Grammar. Obviously I did not go to school there, being neither a "boy" nor a grammar school type. And despite the fact that this school has produced some of Sydney's biggest prigs (and a few decent lawyers), the architecture is nice.

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ribeiroantonio (21753) 2009-06-19 1:34

What an austere architecture for a school! I am glad I did not go to any similar school in all my life. I was a public school boy as my children also were.
It is a very nice shot with excellent compo and superb sharpness. I would like to see a wider view of the building too. Well done.
Antonio

mauro61 (14734) 2009-06-19 1:37

ciao Lisa,
mi piacciono le luci calde e l'effetto che hanno sulle finestre.
Geometria perfetta.
un caro saluto
maurizio

burraburra (770) 2009-06-19 2:24

Hi Lisa,
Yes, yes & yes. I love this shot.
You have creatively selected then captured a truely superb [night] POV.
The light dances magnificantly creating daunting shadows.
Bravo - nice achievement.
Cheers, Graham.

sevy (12961) 2009-06-19 2:48

Hello Lisa,

Interesting composition mainly by the lightning coming from the ground and drawing strange shadows on this front. It makes the building more severe.

Yves.

ciakgiak (10172) 2009-06-19 3:13

Ciao Lisa,
splendido l'effetto delle ombre che a causa della luce dal basso sono proiettate verso l'alto.
Mi piace questa composizione così calda ma fortemente grafica allo stesso tempo.
Un caro abbraccio.
Giorgio

snunney (34186) 2009-06-19 4:12

Hello Lisa,
So this is what you get up to hanging around the boys' school :-) A very appealing appealing night time capture of this lovely architecture. The tree is a nice addition on the left relieving the straight lines of the building. Pleasing warm colours and excellent clarity.

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-19 6:04

Hey Lisa, this seems like its made of gold. I love the hues and the way you have captured the lights and the mood in this fabulous composition

Silvio1953 (40933) 2009-06-19 10:32

Ciao Lisa, fantastica luce sulla bella facciata, ottima nitidezza, brava, ciao Silvio

lousat (15034) 2009-06-19 12:51

Waaw!! Ciao Lisa,ma che magnifica notturna! Il gioco di luci e ombre e' fantastico,qui c'e' tutta la tua classe di fotografa "by night"!!! Stupendi colori e favolosa nitidezza,taglio perfetto! 10 e lode,buon weekend,Luciano

matteo97 (706) 2009-06-21 7:19

Lisa,
splendida notturna, perfewtte le luci e le ombre, un capolavoro.
Matteo

Charo (31651) 2009-06-26 12:08

Hello Lisa,
Superb capture which stresses particularly light and shadow. Excellent details and beautiful facade.
Best wishes,
Charo

skippy007 (6829) 2009-07-02 17:57

Ciao Lisa, I like this, the low light has cast some pretty amazing photos with an interesting graphical effect on this old & very institutional like building. Nice golden tones, contrast well with shadows. Well seen & very well well captured.
Brava
Un abbraccio
Santo

macondo (12991) 2009-07-11 15:52

Hi Lisa.
I like your comment.
I DID go to a boys' private school, here in Melbourne! However, I totally agree with the comment about prigs. I went to one reunion, about 20 years ago, and came away feeling strangely depressed, vowing never to attend another.
This one makes very good use of the stark shadows, perpendicular lines and golden lighting. It also hints at something slightly sinister, if you ask me! Great work.
Regards,
Andrew

francio64 (10486) 2009-07-19 12:15

Ciao Lisa,
bel close-up su queste finestre della Sydney Boys' Grammar School.
Mi piace la tonalità calda della luce che illumina il muro.
L'albero in basso a sinistra, dà dinamicità alla scena.

A presto!
Ciccio

baba_flies (7941) 2009-07-25 5:03

Hello Lisa! We have some boy schools, private and very expensive ... I guess they still exist ... but actually for me this is very British if I may say so. You always find THESE corners, interesting to explore new sides ... most would oversee them. Great the light on the building, good quality night shot. Best regards, Barbara.

JanD (14401) 2009-08-09 3:46

Howdy Lisa!
Excellent six windows. Amazing light and shadows. Good contrast. Very good sharp.
Regards.