The South Bank Photo

Photographer’s Note

If my memory serves me right, this area along the Yarra River, popularly known as the South Bank was rather unattractive in the early 80's. My impression then was a place dominated by old and somewhat dull buildings. But today it is completely different, a rejuvenated urban area visited by almost every visitor to Melbourne. It is here that you find the Crown Casino and of course, the tallest building in the southern hemisphere and the 2nd tallest residential building in the world -- the 91-Storeyed Eureka Tower. It has 24 carat (100%) gold plated glass windows on the top 10 floors!

On this photo, it was taken on a fine winter(1st day of winter)afternoon with the sun behind me towards my right. A FL of 20mm resulted in some perspective distortion to the white spire(Art Gallery) and the Eureka Tower. I managed to correct this on the photoshop but have to crop out a bit on the rippled reflection in the FG.

Thanks for viewing and all critiques are welcome.

Regards
Alfred

EXIF DATA
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
F-Stop: f/11.0
Focal Length: 20 mm
Date Taken: 2008-06-01 12:25
Metering Mode: Spot
Sharpness: Hard
File Size: 197 kb

Waylim, JPlumb, parbo, jusninasirun, denisn72, gracious has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-06-03 17:14

Hello Alfred

Clean and crisp capture, the branches in the corner add to the composition and so does that bird I have just noticed.
Regards
Jim

Waylim (10789) 2008-06-03 17:17

Alfred,
Very nice cityscape of South Bank with beautiful radiant golden light, Very nice reflection on the water. Great sharpness and clarity, though you need nee the tree branch, but the inclusion of the it add a natural element to the image and make the composition even better. Colors and light are well balanced with adequate saturation and contrast. Well done. Cheers
Way

JPlumb (3153) 2008-06-03 17:38

Alfred, you've nailed it! This is beautiful work.

The perspective is a new one for me, I haven't seen the shot of the south Yarra from this angle. The composition is excellent with the Rowing Club buildings down the side along the river, the arts centre and the Eureka Tower so dominant in the background. The tree on the right makes a great right border and you caught the texture on that water perfectly. Colour is very good throughout, and you even caught a gull in flight to fill the gap between the Arts Centre and the Tower. Your shot is excellent, as is your PP. There is no distortion in the shot, and the sharpening is perfect. This has been very well prepared through plan and full execution. Awesome!

Thanks, John

parbo (10970) 2008-06-03 18:01

Hi Alfred,

Your timing is perfect for capturing reflection on river surface. The skyscrapers, their chromatic colors creates good contrasts with few stories buildings at front. Great addition of river, part of tree branches and bridge. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

jusninasirun (10203) 2008-06-03 19:30

Hello Alfred. The architecture in the cityscape is well clustered with colorful homes on the river bank. The rifer with its reflection looks really stunning here with the bridge and spotless blue sky. Pleasant low angle composition in a very interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day. Jusni

ribeiroantonio (21917) 2008-06-03 20:34

This is a nice photo with a great POV over the new Melbourne area. The tree branches on the right give a good sense of depth and at the same time also add a good element in the composition. Well done.
Antonio

testmaniac (12118) 2008-06-03 23:04

Hello Alfred, great city landscape! Interesting composition,POV and colors. Good job!
TFS and regards,

Philip

davide (1144) 2008-06-03 23:30

Ciao Alfred,
beauty and amazing view, the colours are soft and good saturated, and have a good sharpness and definition.
Ciao,
Davide

skippy007 (7053) 2008-06-04 1:25

Alfred, Excellent colour & composition a very beautiful scene. Well done & congratulation.
A real beauty, was that bird accidental or well planned?.
Thanks
Santo

trekks (14314) 2008-06-04 3:26

Nice landscape composition of water and city skyline with good management of light condition. Using f/11 gives a good DOF especially tall highrises and tower and exposure has given to a nice balance of color tone. I am surprised that no reflection is tried on the water, perhaps due to ripples or too late in the day.

Overall, a great view.

kschanna (6) 2008-06-04 4:45

Hello Alfred,

I haven't seen such a PoV of of the south bank. Very original. Its always a struggle to get the building straight. You have obviously nailed it.

Well done
Regards
Kamran

TopGeo (21797) 2008-06-06 23:48

Hi Alfed! It is a marvellous picture from a excellent landscape of very beautiful city of M Good the view and the prospect the choice of place most wonderful,work well done!
Georgios

hatti52 (12654) 2008-06-07 0:43

Hello Alfred
wonderful cityscape shot with very nice reflection
congrats

npecanhuk (13921) 2008-06-07 12:20

Hello Alfred!
It's a very nice city and your picture is also beautiful, with natural colors, good sharpness and POV!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

Miha2ou7 (4913) 2008-06-08 13:07

Hey Alfred,

I`m glad you`ve had a productive photographic experience in Australia.
This one is very nice, with the perfect low POV, the branch as a natural frame, and of course the impressive view of Melbourne. Great PP work.

Best regards

denisn72 (6979) 2008-06-12 17:11

Hello Alfred
Excellent presentation of Melbourne. Efffective point of view. Great idea to include the branches on the right. Very good colours and details. Thanks for sharing. The informative nore is useful. Cheers!
Best regards
Denis!

gracious (20017) 2008-06-15 20:19

Hello Alfred,
Aba Khabar!
Very good pov with great depth on this wonderful image of Melbourne!
the image is in good sharpness, rich and warm colouration in superb details!
well done
Terima Kasih
greeting from NZ
Tony

jvachon (542) 2008-06-18 18:35

hello Alfred,

A nice clean, crisp capture of Melbourne's skyline and waterways.Nice framing by the tree on the side,
Well done!
TFS, Joni

jmdias (19267) 2008-08-12 17:48

alfred

marvelous post-card. I liked everything here, each thing in a perfect place, even the bird.. Fabulous the light, colors, buildings, waters, the nude branch.. perfect work, congratulations

hugs

jorge