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Titanic Steel


Titanic Steel
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Copyright: Joao Paulo Rosa Salas (mcenteesalas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 33 N: 399] (1610)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-12-13
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Alpha DSLR A100
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Tate Modern Gallery [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-16 11:06
Viewed: 641
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bankside Power Station was built as an oil-fired power station; it replaced an older coal fired station on the same site, which closed in 1947. The eastern half of the building was brought into commission in 1963. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed Bankside Power Station. He was also the architect of Battersea Power Station, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, University libraries in Oxford and Cambridge, Waterloo Bridge, and the designer of the famous British red telephone box.

The central chimney of this massive and imposing structure was limited to a height 325 feet in order to be lower than the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, which is on the opposite side of the river. The massive turbine hall, which runs right across the full width of the building, is approximately 115 feet high and 500 feet long. The former turbine hall of the old power station is still equipped with its Glasgow-built overhead travelling crane, the riveted construction crane was made by Sir William Arrol & Co Ltd and has a safe working load of 20 tons on the main hook, please click Here to see the Crane overhead.

There is also an auxiliary hook of 5 tons capacity. The Tate Modern designers decided leave it in order to use it to manoeuvre and position large works of art. In addition to this the existing girders that were originally part of the old power station and are the main supporting structure of the building were sand blasted and repainted with a special fire retardant paint as you can see on this shot looking straight up, the light you see at the top run across the entire turbine hall, these girders were made in Clydebank, Scotland, this town was famous particularly for shipbuilding and for the steel used hence the choice to use it in this former PowerStation.

Again many thanks to all for dropping by and merry Christmas to all, my advance apologies to all if I am absent on and of in the next few days, this is because of the busy Christmas season but don’t worry, I will be back in force in the new year although I will not be away entirely
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To Emile: Many thanks Emilemcenteesalas 1 12-16 21:45
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Hi Joao,
I think you like black and white composed photos, you know this style is on which photo is better and giving a different ambiance, very good perspective indeed,
very well done
Best regards
Selnur

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 146 N: 890] (5035)
  • [2007-12-16 12:47]

wonderful artistic b&w composition, superb view along the "bumps" with a terrific mix of lights
and shadows creating a very special atmosphere. great job & best wishes, thor.

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4247 W: 144 N: 4675] (16854)
  • [2007-12-16 19:09]
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Hola Joao Paulo.
Very good B&W shot captured with a great perspective from a very good POV. Great composition. You have excellent pictures in your portfolio. Well done.
In your introduction to TE you have a picture with a gun in your hands, any special reason?
Best regards.

Hello Joao Paulo,
This is another stunning shot with very powerful use of contrast and perfect symmetry. Beautifully planned and executed.
John

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 14 N: 836] (5795)
  • [2007-12-18 16:02]

it's first time i visite your gallery,it's simply wonderfull,i like a lot this b/w fantastic ideas !!! thanks for share,Luciano

Interesting close up of what I believe to be a part of the structure. The double line of rivets and the higher sides of this iron bar are very usefull to drive the sight of the ceiling. Personally, I like the building although I still think Battersea power station (with the double chimneys) remains more impressive.

All the best,

Emmanuel

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 902 W: 77 N: 403] (6179)
  • [2007-12-18 23:55]

Bonjour,
Belle perpective et traitement d'image impeccable et otiginal.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Oi João ,
Que belo efeito destas bolas metalicas nesta estrutura , parece que não tem fim , foi uma boa escolha pelo preto e branco , gostei muito dos brilhos e dos detalhes do ferro , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 619 N: 5210] (16638)
  • [2007-12-19 11:50]

Olá João Paulo,
Uma bela compo abstracta/industrial, com interessantes efeitos de calro/escuro.
Um abraço, José
PS: Bom Natal e Boas Entradas para ti tb.

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1655 W: 133 N: 2328] (10637)
  • [2007-12-20 1:32]

Joao good evening
This is an eye catching foto for its great perspective created and the B/W choice. It's owe inspiring and together with your detailed note gives us a full picture of the way it worked
Best wishes
Argiris

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  • bibik Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 199 W: 25 N: 14] (2774)
  • [2007-12-20 1:37]

Excellent detail of steel construction.
Superb photo.
Regards.

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