Like doors, there has always been something about gates that I’ve found interesting, particularly large cast iron gates. They represent one of those architectural elements that enjoy photographing.
In today’s post we swing through Washington DC again, this time travelling down Independence Avenue where the Smithsonian Castle Building is located. These gates, designed by the famous architect James Renwick Jr. , lead to the Enid A Haupt Gardens, a heaven-on-earth place that is an experience, not just a visit. We’ll have a look at some of the stunning scenery inside in future post but today, the gates are the focus.
I’ve seen a few photographs of these before and knew I someday wanted to capture them… differently.
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Excellent image Jimi. I love the fish eye effect and the processing really brought out the details and textures.
Len Saltiel recently posted..Merced Light
A great use of fisheye Jimi, love your processing as always! Awesome dynamic range
Dave DiCello recently posted..Gloomy day in the Park
This is such an awesome image Jimi. I love the fisheye…perfect for this.
Edith Levy recently posted..Muted Reflections
Love this, Jimi! Great shot, great subject, great processing. Very cool!
Eden recently posted..One Among Many
That extreme fisheye look works perfectly, Jimi. And your processing gives a very bold, almost surreal look. Nice job!
Mark Neal recently posted..HDR – A Photo Artistic Revisit to The Mellon Auditorium – HTDS
Jimi, The fisheye view is fantastic! My new favorite of yours!!
Way to use that fisheye Jimi!
Curt Fleenor recently posted..Stair Step Falls
Trippy shot Jimi! Nice work. Love this perspective!
Adam Allegro recently posted..An Interesting Comparison
That’s a wild effect with the fisheye!
Rick Louie recently posted..Bullish on America
Good job on the FE shot man, looks good!
A.Barlow recently posted..Snail On The Sidewalk
Cool effect, Jimi. I like the bowing of the gates. A well judged composition
LensScaper recently posted..Getting the Picture, Developing the Image
Great use of the fish-eye here, Jimi. I like your processing, too – the purple tint in the sky makes the whole image take on a somewhat surreal look.
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Old Lighthouse Museum, Stonington, Connecticut
Interesting perspective, Jimi. I like the symmetry.
Ken Bello recently posted..WEATHER (or not)!!!
perfect use of fisheye Jimi!!
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