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Photographer’s Note

ENGLISH: This is the Queen Victoria Building on George Street, Sydney. It was built in 1898 to replace the original Sydney Markets. It's highlights are the huge copper domes, the sandstone detailing in the Gothic style, the stained glass windows and tessilated tile floors.

Pierre Cardin described it as "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world". Not being much of a shopper myself, I couldn't argue with him. And even if you are not a shopper (not many could afford to buy anything in these shops), the architecture is certainly worth a look. As a glutton, I recommend the high tea available there with good coffee, tea and cakes.

In 1984 it was completely refurbished to what you see in this photo. Another beautiful shopping centre, in the same style but not the same scale is the nearby Strand Arcade also on George Street.

My Workshop shows the stained glass in more detail.

ITALIANO: Questo è il Queen Victoria Building in George Street, Sydney. E 'stato costruito nel 1898 per sostituire l'originale Mercati di Sydney. Si evidenzia sono le enormi cupole di rame, l'arenaria dettagli in stile gotico, le vetrate e pavimenti in piastrelle tessilated.

Pierre Cardin lo descrisse come "il centro dello shopping più bella del mondo". Non essendo molto di una shopper me, non ho potuto discutere con lui. E anche se non sei un acquirente (non molti potevano permettersi di acquistare qualcosa in questi negozi), l'architettura è certamente merita una visita. Come un ghiottone, vi raccomando il tè a disposizione non ci con un buon caffè, tè e dolci.

Nel 1984 è stato completamente ristrutturato a quello che vedi in questa foto. Un altro splendido centro commerciale, nello stesso stile, ma non la stessa scala è la vicina Strand Arcade anche su George Street.

Il mio Workshop, puoi vedere le vetrate in close-up.

snunney, francio64, PixelTerror, Clementi, TopGeo, baba_flies, TravelerNL, Kielia, daddo has marked this note useful

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snunney (34774) 2009-09-11 6:39

Hello Lisa,
A lady not being a shopper, I can't believe that :-) This is a splendid composition of this lovely Victorian architecture. Your point of view is very well chosen to show it off to great effect and the lighting is superb. Wonderful clear details and colour to see and admire. The people add much to the atmopshere. Fine work work, thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend.

npecanhuk (13753) 2009-09-11 8:27

Hello Lisa!
Very beautiful and interesting interior photograph!
The architecture and decoration are wonderful!
Sharpness, exposure and colors are excellent!
Viewpoint very well chosen and almost perfect symmetrical composition is a real highlight!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

francio64 (10910) 2009-09-11 9:09

Ciao Lisa,
bellissima immagine per grafismo e resa cromatica e bellissimo posto dove trascorrere un pò del proprio free time.
Spettacolare anche il WS con quella scala che dà molto movimento e dinamicità alla scena e che io avrei postato da solo.

A presto!
Cicc

PixelTerror (86058) 2009-09-11 10:00

G'Day Lisa
With its rich decorations and warm colors it looks more like a maharajah palace than a shopping center... Nice interior image it seemed you came at a low business moment although I don't think this place hosts discount outlets to be stormed by masses ;-)
Have a nice week end JY

carper (64706) 2009-09-11 10:27

beautiful Lisa,
a very good one taken with my old favourite lens.
a well taken shot good quality, fine light a pleasure to look at, good photo job here, have a good weekend.
regard jaap

pauloog (6436) 2009-09-11 11:22

Hello Lisa,
Wonderful clarity and lively collurs i nthsi interior view. Light well managed. A splendid building well presented.
Regards,
Paul

alftrek (2791) 2009-09-11 16:44

Hi Lisa,
QVB is definitely my favourite building in Sydney even before it was refurbished. I remember the days when the buidling was cladded with scaffoldings and safety nets all around it. The work was undertaken by a Malaysian company at that time. I also recall parking my car in its underground parking without taking note of the level it was parked, in the end I had to search through many levels.

Back to your photo, the quality of this shot is undisputable: perfect exposure all through without loosing any details, the colours resemble the actual and the symmetry is spot on. In term of composition, I prefer the one in the workshop which is very dynamic.

Looking forward to see you. You will create history as it will be the first time to have a female member in our meeting so far:)))

Cheers
Alfred

burraburra (843) 2009-09-11 18:30

Hi Lisa,
Captain Fantastic. This is a great composition.
I loved it from the moment I set my eyes upon it.
The colours are mesmerising. You have centred the framing perfectly.
I totally agree with Alftrek 'Quality Undisputable'.
In summary, I must say 'Mint Slice - Very Nice'.
Warm regards,
Graham.

hardyuno (2155) 2009-09-12 2:44

Ciao Lisa,
this is a very good POV and excellent exposure. The colours are marvelous. A impressive building which you expect more in London or Berlin. Thank you for sharing and the information.
Have a very fine weekend
Hartmut

amirey10 (565) 2009-09-12 5:01

Hello Lisa!
Very beautiful and excellent shot!
The architecture is wonderful!
i like a lot the symetrie and pov
also the frame is great and the light is beautuful
well done
amine
tfs

delkoo (34264) 2009-09-12 5:47

hi lisa
Extraordinary amount of sharp detail in this one,Here, you have handled it wisely, beautifully, and sincerely.

best regards
didier

cherryripe (18973) 2009-09-12 10:09

Hi Lisa
Great use of wide-angle to show off this beautiful building. Lovely lighting and details of the floor.
Regards
Nikki

Clementi (43895) 2009-09-12 12:49

Ciao Lisa,
uno splendido interno ricco di decorazioni, che tu hai saputo ben esaltare con questa bella luce e bei colori.
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

Silvio1953 (41611) 2009-09-12 13:30

Ciao Lisa, magnifico interno, splendida composizione simmetrica, fantasstica luce, brava, ciao Silvio

mauro61 (15366) 2009-09-12 14:45

ciao Lisa,
che bel posto...
Una bellissima architettura che tu hai reso bene con delle ottime luci e una perfetta inquadratura.
Pronta a fare shopping?
saluti
maurizio

ifege (1743) 2009-09-12 18:52

A superb shot of a gracious old buildings Lisa - and away from the more touristed part. Great colours and the lines of tiles send your eyes in all sorts of directions.
I thought that the workshop photo was worth a separate posting with the great lines created by the stair case.
Cheers
Ian

TopGeo (21723) 2009-09-13 4:25

Hi Lisa! this photo of the internal is really superb. Very good composition POV and details Excellent colours and clarity impressive, The architecture you give with very good way and the different sense first and second level almost 3d. TFS and enjoy your day
regards
Georgios

baba_flies (7975) 2009-09-13 5:11

Hello Lisa! Excellent quality of this picture. So clear, so strong in color and there are even some people window shopping or maybe simply enjoying the beauty of this building. What a place to spend some money, it most flow out of your hands ... okay it does this with me also in less attractive buildings ... LOL. Great shot, it really is, complimenti :))) Ciao, Barbara.

AiresSantos (41990) 2009-09-13 6:02

Ciao Lisa
Wonderful POV and colours in this fine picture.
Excellent graphism and details.
Very well handled the light
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

mafegan (4153) 2009-09-13 19:56

Hello Lisa
I am surprised to see that such a building exists in OZ - but then again I don't live in Sydney and don't mix in the right circles! The colours, the details and the wide angle all make this a spectacular composition. tfs, Marlene

TravelerNL (2951) 2009-09-14 14:49

Hi Lisa,
I remember the QVB from my visit in Sydney. I had read about it in my travel guide and really enjoyed looking around at the beautiful architecture.
While looking at my own photo here at TE of QVB I am trying to figure out where you took it.
Colors are beautiful as is sharpness.
Well done and thanks for bringing back memories!
Harko

ktanska (16534) 2009-09-15 6:16

Hi Lisa,
Wow! I've been there, but you have found a corner totally hiding all commercial aspects and leaving just perfect Victorian architecture, round forms and all the bright colours. Wide angle lens in optimal use.
Kari

rikko77 (6044) 2009-09-15 6:23

Ciao Lisa
che bei colori in questa foto! Soprattutto, bellissimi i dettagli fino alle vetrate in fondo. Hai composto bene l'immagine e sei stata ancor piÃ¹ brava a misurare la luce, senza ottenere zone sovraesposte o sottoesposte. Brava, mi piace molto!
Un saluto dalla Toscana,
Rikk

Kielia (8401) 2009-09-15 11:15

Hi Lisa,
this is really surprising! When I looked at the thumbnail (without reading the title) I was expecting a church. Very fascinating architecture indeed; excellently captured with a strong symmetry. The management of the light is outstanding. Great photo work and a very nice note!
Warm regards
Harriet

aadilj (17950) 2009-09-15 21:35

This one is a beauty. the hues and the ambiant golden hues and those magical lights and sharpness make this such a wonderful treat to the senses Lisa

daddo (11328) 2009-09-21 3:09

Ciao LDCR.R for ride(re).As far as interior shots go, this one is flawless. Nicely balanced, super crisp and colourful. Great control of exposure.A glutton hey?What is a day without a good coffee and a cake? Ciao. Klaudio.
I just looked at your workshop- a real bobby dazzler.

Juzo (357) 2009-10-11 8:51