Steemit Engagement Challenge WOX Community S6W2: Architectural Photography .:. Balconies
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A while ago I had a pleasure of sharing some photos for a balconies photo challenge. While screening and digging my old archives, I came across a folder with old photos from 2007-2009 that I did not publish on the blockchain (because, you know, I gravitate to share my best stuff - and most recent stuff, actually, is always what I consider the best... now I photograph better, and also is capable of much better .raw files post-processing than it was in the year of 2009). So, enjoy a few photographs in the architectural genre: the balconies of the St. Petersburg. Part two.
Не так давно я имел удовольствие опубликовать парочку фотографий для конкурса по теме "балконы". В процессе перетряхивания своих архивов, я наткнулся на старые фотографии 2007-2009 годов, которые я не публиковал на блокчейне (потому что тяготею к тому, чтобы делиться самым лучшим - а последние фотографии как правило являются и лучшими тоже... сейчас я фотографирую лучше, и умею делать пост-процессинг рав-файлов лучше чем в 2009-м году). Итак, несколько фотографий в архитектурном жанре - балконы города Санкт-Петербурга.
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This was my entry to 'Architectural Photography' contest by @xaviduran.
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And the last but not the least, this one is rather #streetphoto than architecture / design field, but I hope venerable curators will appreciate it as well.
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It was my pleasure! streetphoto and old buildings is my field of intrest, would love to jump on more rounds like this.
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These are all beautiful, especially those with the faces.
Thank you! Those faces in architectural design are named 'mascarons' and I have photographed them in 2000-es a lot - enough to post every day for a couple of years, maybe ;)))
I am guessing the mascarons are done with a mold? Or some are hand sculptured?
not sure if I get the question correctly. (the mold?..)
as for hand-making... all may be different. in some cases, when building houses, typical samples were used (like fast food or a ready-made dress), and in some more expensive cases, piece work took place, and the mascarons decorating a particular house are the exclusive handiwork of an architect or studio, all different (within one house) and are not repeated on any other house. everything can vary.
well, in any case, one model of a mascaron, fashioned by the author for a specific project, could well be copied / replicated to decorate the whole house, and thus not be handmade.
Oh, from your reply you did understand my question, and your replied in a way I understand.
Mold is like a case, where you put the material, then you can make many models exactly the same.
ah! correct. they are produced this way indeed, one master copy and a lot of copies molded for decorating a certain building.
for me, mold = slime, I am most acquainted what this word means in terms of fungi, haha
:o)
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Второй не со среднего проспекта ВО?
Видел там недавно подобные на вершинах эркеров
абсолютно точно! глазок--смотрок :)))
#2 это 4-5 линия ВО (ну, если верить прикрепленным к папочке записям)
меня вот этот балкон заинтересовал. Надеюсь его увидеть когда-нибудь, если подскажете адрес.
прекрасный квартал сталинских домов, там и другие украшения в количестве имеются, это левая сторона Московского проспекта, если ехать из города, между Благодатной и Мариинской улицами... примерно. Точный номер дома моя память не сохранила.
спасибо, @qwerrie. Теперь найду.
Бродил не так давно в тех краях:)
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Hello, my dear friend!
This is another excellent creative work. Just like the ones we are used to. Of all the images, the one that attracted my attention the most; besides the first one, was the penultimate one. That window light.... Beautiful!!!
thanks!!!!! I am happy to entertain you.
Agree with you about the penultimate one...
By the way, the last foto has a transparant at the balcony, that says in Russian 'We need justice and equal laws for all' -- this was my personal fave find too. Cheers! And join the fun.
That's one of the things it's not good for, not knowing the language. I was just looking at the buildings, without taking into account everything else, like the written thoughts for example! Thanks for highlighting its meaning! A big hug and much success!
thats exactly why I put a translation for you.
😘 Hugs back!
Hi @qwerrie!
Very nice facade photos. I loved the balcony in the first photograph, it's the one I like the most but I also liked the following monochrome ones. Are they related to architectural photography?
I'm not sure. I'm sorry if I'm wrong but your beautiful images do not tell me anything about an architectural context.
On the other hand, four (4) images are allowed... you posted eight (8).
Impressive architecture! I especially like the first one. Absolutely a beauty :)
thank you! I put it as a cover for a clear reason indeed. but that is traditional and simple, more or less easy to capture. my guess your pieces of architecture art were harder to catch, heh?
Your first photo is still amazing! Took my breath away :) Mine were taken in full daylight, walking all around the place, looking for good angels...
Hello @qwerrie
Thank you for your contribution to the contest.
You have chosen a very interesting topic, balconies. They are part of the structure of the buildings, but at the same time they are architectural details in their own right. I think you have chosen well the variety you present us, and the images are well composed, and with the right lighting. I really liked the entrance, although I miss a completely frontal shot, taken from a building in front without having to point the camera upwards, which would give the photo a more balanced feel.
Otherwise, very nice entry.
Best regards.
ESP
Hola @qwerrie
Gracias por tu aportación al concurso.
Has elegido un tema muy interesante, los balcones. Son parte de la estructura de los edificios, pero al mismo tiempo son detalles arquitectónicos con entidad propia. Creo que has elegido bien la variedad que nos presentas, y las imágenes están bien compuestas, y con la iluminación correcta. Me ha gustado mucho la entrada, aunque echo en falta alguna toma completamente frontal, realizada desde algún edificio de enfrente sin tener que picar la cámara hacia arriba, lo cual daría a la foto una sensación de más equilibrio.
Por otra parte, muy buena entrada.
Saludos.
Not necessarily, but I am not in a position to argue. I will only note that balconies are not always located on the first floor, but when the balcony is located, for example, on the 5th-6th floor (and the height of each apartment is not 2.5 meters according to the principles of Le Corbusier, but more, 3-4 meters), and a street of average width -> even the telephoto does not save from distortion. It is technically impossible to "look" at the balcony through the camera from the front. Sometimes this is prevented by some other reasons.
I have other photos of balconies, a small part can be considered as frontal, like this one:
(had to erase it from the post due to '4 pictures' restriction).
Will definitely select strictly frontal captures next time.