Digital Speed Challenge #860- Architecture

[Dilopix54]

Digital Speed Challenge #860-Architecture
We have a diversified bunch in our group (literally from all over the globe). Show me the architecture from your area that is stands out in your eyes


This challenge begins when posted and ends at midnight GMT on Monday May 19th. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter.

The Challenge Rules:

1. Camera: Any DIGITAL CAMERA is allowed.
2. Time: Any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Size: Maximum image size is 1600px on the long end. Minimum size is 800px.
4. Post Processing: Do whatever you like, and the host will decide if it works.
5. Posting: ONE PHOTO per photographer per challenge. List camera model & lens used. Post brief EXIF data: ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
6. Commenting: No commenting and Likes during challenge. After the challenge is closed discussion is encouraged.
7. Keep it clean, and both family and work safe.
8. Have lots of FUN.
9. This text is availabe in a sticky. Copy the text and paste it in the new thread.

>> THE WINNER ALWAYS SETS THE THEME FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE, POSTS IT AND JUDGES IT - BE PREPARED <<

 

[ShipleyNW]

The Seattle Waterfront

 

[great grandma Rosalie]

Local church constructed with 5 different types of concrete blocks - molds from Sears

 

[RDWP]

Living architecture (Þúfa)

Canon EOS REBEL T1i + 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS​

 

[OldCrow]

A local fixer upper

 

[Dilopix54]

Challenge is closed, results soon.

 

[Dilopix54]

Thank you all for participating. The entries ran the gamut from straightforward to organic which pleased me to no end!

ShipleyNW:
I'm enthralled by the juxtaposition of the quaint, colorful buildings in the foreground in contrast to the drab, hulking monoliths behind them. Impressive Ken!

great grandma Rosalie:
Your image begs the question...was the choice of building blocks deliberate or just borne out of necessity? This is certainly a very eclectic style choice

RDWP: At first the shack on top seemed ho-hum to me and then I looked up the history of Thufa (þúfa)... quite interesting, especially the hillock and how it came to be. The quaint shed is not only artistic but serves a practical purpose as well, consider me impressed, Rob!

OldCrow: I like that your image is monochrome (my favorite medium). The different stages of wear and tear and general decay stand out in its textures. Nice!

This took me a while to assess and chose a winner. In the end Rob's Thufa won my heart by its sheer simplicity and organic form and function. Ken, Rosalie and Don all will share the HM
Get to it Rob!

 

[great grandma Rosalie]

Thank you for a great challenge and giving me an HM. I wasn't around when the church was built, but I think it was done on purpose by a local craftsman who did the blocks on site using various molds.

I had to figure out what there was around where I lived that would be definitively local - I had lots of architectural shots from all over the world but not so many local ones. And the ones I had were mostly houses and churches taken before I had a digital camera.

 

[RDWP]

Thanks Ed - good competition and good competitors!

Next DSC is now up and running at: https://focus-on-photography-forum.net/threads/digital-speed-challenge-861-trees.5186/

 

[OldCrow]

Congratulations Rob.