Category: Architecture

Architecture

Panorama of Art & Science

Panorama of Art & Science
*begin rant* Why in the world did they name the art & science museum at the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort as the Artscience Museum? I wonder what kind of impression the name will have on tourists. The person who thought of the name might have thought the idea innovative but it suggests to me that Singaporeans do not know how to spell! *end rant*

Spelling (or misspelling) aside, the area is good for architectural photography, especially when the buildings are taken up close with a wide-angle lens!

Coops Shot Tower’s Shot

Coops Shot Tower's Shot
The Coops Shot Tower is an iconic and often-photographed building in Melbourne Central. An interesting example of building conservation, the completed-in-1890 shot tower was incorporated into the Melbourne Central complex in 1991. It forms the principal feature under an 84m high glass dome, flanked by hundreds of stores.

BTW, if you have been a regular visitor to this blog, you might have noticed some new changes. I have integrated Facebook features into the site and have implemented thumbnail link navigation at the top of the sidebar. Do share any of the pictures you fancy along with a comment by clicking the ‘Like’ button!

Flying High Above Selfridges

Flying High Above Selfridges
The Selfridges at the Bullring in Birmingham, England, has always been something that I have wanted to photograph in a long time. Having read and seen pictures about it in UK photographic magazines, I first saw the building during a visit to Birmingham in 2006. Unfortunately, that visit was more about work than pleasure, and I didn’t get the chance to take pictures of it. On my recent trip to the UK, I made visiting Birmingham (and the Bullring) a priority when I planned my travel itinerary. The building certainly did not disappoint! What made the picture even more special was when a seagull in flight soared into view just as I was about the click the shutter. I have done some “cleaning” of the discs in Photoshop (water stains made the original a little too distracting) and have applied a high-pass filter effect to enhance the contrast of the striking patterns.