Jubilee Clock Photo

Photographer’s Note

A Jubilee Clock is a term used in reference to a number of clocks constructed and erected throughout the British Empire in commemoration of the Golden or Diamond Jubilee of various British monarchy.

This is Christchurch's Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is made of volcanic stone and limestone with ornate wrought iron work with coloured glass around part of the tower with four faces. The tower also has two white marble plaques and one bronze plaque set on stone work above arches.

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robertosalguero (110) 2007-08-26 17:42

Beautiful details and elegant architecture. The placement and angle of the clock tower make the image more dynamic. Good exposure and coour saturation to compose the image. Sharpness is also excellent and the verall view of this tower is excellent. Thanks Renier.

Roberto

Zelanda (5692) 2007-08-26 17:46

Hola Renier,
Excelente toma en diagonal de esta impresionante arquitectura.
Estupendo POV.
Saludos cordiales
Ros

paura (38278) 2007-08-26 19:38

Renier,
Very well balanced composition here. Interesting architecture details. Is a beautiful surface indeed.

Paulo

edytungkal (4519) 2007-08-26 20:03

Hello Renier,
A beautiful historic jubilee clock, nice angle that shown the whole classic architecture of this clock. A pity there is a bit pale sky on the left, but it still ok, over all i like your photo. Thanks for share it, Renier.

daniel

UnTrained (0) 2007-08-26 21:59

Hi Renier,
clock tower of Pisa? The architecture is very interesting and you captureed the details very good. The diagonal composition gives additional attraction and helps with that white area of the sky.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

John_F_Kennedy (31263) 2007-08-26 23:41

I like the composition and the perspective. Good POV, excellent details. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

mikeo (12113) 2007-08-27 1:24

Hi Renier,
What a great POV:) It gives character to the photo. Good colours and sharpeness.
Greetings,
A.

Gustaw (21670) 2007-08-27 1:27

Hi, friend!
it is very oryginal photo with very oryginal composition. I like your tower. Only in left side is so many light I think. I like your old architecture. I like your oryginal clock.
Marek

Clementi (43843) 2007-08-27 1:40

Hi Renier,
Beautiful details of this atchitecture , good diagonal POV,
the sharp of this tower is excellent.
TFS
Giorgio

snunney (34732) 2007-08-27 1:45

Hello Renier,
I like the unorthodox angle of view you have selected here; it helps emphasise the height of this magnificent example of Victorian civic architecture. Superb detail and tones and very good clarity.

siolaw (25726) 2007-08-27 4:40

Hi Renier,
A good POV and diagonal framing of this Jubilee clock tower.. fine sharpness of details, and reasonable colors due to difficult light, that also resulted in burning the lower left side...
An interesting angle though!
Laurent

delic (6735) 2007-08-27 11:51

Hello Renier,
You seem to like these diagonal compositions. Works well here, too. Interesting how the sky is blue on one side and white on the other. Nice work! Regards,
Hakan

dip (12552) 2007-08-27 15:57

Hi Renier,
interesting the placement of the tower,
good clear and sharp image with natural colors,
very well captured,
Regards,
Dimitris.

gunbud (27789) 2007-08-27 20:44

Hi Renier,
This is a depature to your usual images but with the same unique POV that renders exceptional details and lovely colors. Very informative note about this Christchurch jewel.

bracasha75 (22017) 2007-08-27 23:09

Hello Renier
They look very smiliar like the Big Ben in London..
Nice angle and Exellent note
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Graal (57729) 2007-08-28 0:02

Hi Renier,
interesting tower, nice architecture. Fine vertical composition in tilt. Good note. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

ChrisJ (70125) 2007-08-28 1:31

Hello Renier

I like the dramatism provided by the tilt. Good pov, with excellent sharpness. Nice contrast between the blue & white sky at opposite ends. Tfs!

Budapestman (41686) 2007-08-28 2:29

Hi Reiner,
Very effective and spectacular architecture photo, the diagonal composition is splendid. I like the fine details, excellent realization, Great! Have a nice day
George

Charo (31665) 2007-08-28 2:42

Hola Renier,
Fantástica arquitectura y buena idea la toma en diagonal.
Excelente luz y detalles.
Cordialmente
Charo

Fis2 (45687) 2007-08-28 3:19

Witaj Renier!
Interesting frame an composition. Beautiful clock and architecture. I like the colors and light. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

jlbrthnn (37749) 2007-08-28 4:19

Hello Renier,
You found a framing original to give a good effect of prospect and to put the bell-tower in the photograph. Cheer.
Good Day
Cordially
Joel

Cretense (55848) 2007-08-28 8:07

Hi Renier!

Amazing POV and very impressive diagonal perspective for this brilliant shot! Great sharpnessi and contrast and strange but impressive sky (from blue to white). Congratulations!

Hercules

jurek1951 (25930) 2007-08-28 8:43

Hi Renier,
Very interesting picture.Great colors, and quality,nice architecture, perfectly composed.
Georg

anavazao (5592) 2007-08-28 12:41

Hi friend,
very good architecture photo! pov, sharpness and colors-light are great. great descriptive note! Take care Ana:)

Scharan (13951) 2007-08-28 19:22

Olá Renier

Isto é que é uma grande foto!
Ótimo ponto de vista, uma foto muito interessante e rica em detalhes.
Grande abraço,
Vera.

blow (672) 2007-08-29 1:18

voilà un angle de vue comme je les aime... j'aime aussi très particulièrement le changement de ton du ciel... un grande netteté et une superbe perspective avec un objectif traditionnel... félicitation!!

jemaflor (39259) 2007-08-29 4:20

Hi Renier,
Good idea with this angle, interesting presentation and depth, pity the sky is a bit too much white on the left side, a detail.

jpinkham (844) 2007-08-29 5:09

Quite a clock and quite a perspective, Renier. It almost makes one dizzy to look at :) Seriously, good choice of POV and good way to show your subject. Exposure looks tough on the left, but you've kept your detail reasonably sharp, especially in the clock area. Not a bad idea to show it this way when it could have been tougher to do had you tried to show more of the building.

belido (16357) 2007-08-29 5:30

Hi Renier,

a good perspective is one thing that distinguish an ordinary photographer from a good one. You really knew how to capture it in a particular way. I love this view of the tower. Great capture!
Regards,
Carlos

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-08-29 5:38

Hi Renier, very good perspective of this Clock tower....
very good POV and intersting game of the sky...
ciao!
Valeria

feather (49858) 2007-08-29 7:08

Original viewpoint Renier. It's surprising how the sky on each side is completely different as if you intended that by composing this way. The ornate architecture shows up well.
Kath

Stepan (27175) 2007-08-29 11:21

An extrem pov, an extreme crop (even if you cut a little something on the left). A risky compo but a stunning one too.
Stéphane

jackart (5558) 2007-08-29 11:31

Hi Renier!

I very like your extraordinary framing of this beautiful tower. Diagonal frame is very interesting and very impressive.
Very brave composition - Bravo!

Very good quality

Regards
Jacek

jaywalker (12190) 2007-08-29 13:53

Hi Renier, I like the unusual use of angling the composition, you have kept the detail & the beauty of the clock, as well as creating extra interest, it's a shame the sky to the left is overexposed, however I like your ingenuity, kind regards Wilson.

Angshu (33607) 2007-08-29 20:51

Hello Renier
A fine picture, where the tilt works very well to show us the elegant architecture & also fitting the clock tower into the frame. Interesting is the gradation of the sky colour from blue to white across the frame. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Didi (36056) 2007-08-30 12:12

Hello Prince Renier
This is a very interesting composition with a nice diagonal perspective of the tower clock.
Very sharp picture; you should add your material in the description.
Cheers.

bakes888 (18155) 2007-08-31 2:38

Hi Renier. Great photo. I’m not sure if the clock tower is to my taste but the treatment you have given it is great. Bold composition with that subtle textured sky for a backdrop is very eye catching. Good colour and detail. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

saylan-cb (12726) 2007-08-31 3:07

Hi Renier
Very nice composition and the perspective.Nice details and POV here,Excellent work.
TFS/Regards

toto (18703) 2007-09-03 1:37

Belle photo de ce superbe clocher et de son horloge magnifique,jolies couleurs, très bons détails et magnifique effet de cet angle de prise qui fait la diagonale de votre photo. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens

jasmis (50248) 2007-09-04 3:20

Clever frame and interesting perspective. Detailed note, too.
Regards.

noborders (14199) 2007-09-06 1:21

Point de vue renversant... Ce qui fait le charme de la photo !
TFS,
Cath.

danos (32264) 2007-09-10 3:10

Hello Renier,
strange the angle of the shot of this Jubilee Clock.I imagine that the placement and this angle of the clock tower is made in order to contained in the frame or not.With this angle we see more from the clock.Excellent the architectural lines as the sharpness and the clarity.Well done Renier.

Regards,Danos

kevinos (6927) 2007-09-11 10:35

A great way to capture this fascinating piece of Victoriana, Renier. It's nicely sharp with good color and the tilt gives a fun dynamic feel. regards kevin

muscovado (1530) 2007-09-19 6:57

Hi Ren,
Nindot kaayo bai! murag lisod ni na angle but you managed to capture it perfectly. tnx for giving me an idea hehehe.
regards,
Czaldy

AiresSantos (41970) 2007-09-27 2:13

Hi Renier
very good details in this very interesting composition. Nice architecture, very well framed in this picture. Excellent sharpness, good exposure
TFS and greetings
Aires

Gregtom (7119) 2007-10-05 0:56

Hello, Renier!
Very interesting idea to show the tower crossing the cadre diagonally. Nice way to make the image more dynamic and interesting...looks like it is going to collapse!
regards,
Greg