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  • One of the first things I do when I walk into a cathedral or abbey is to look up at the ceiling. There is so much you can find in these ceilings which were built hundreds of years ago. During a trip to England the Bath Abbey ceiling caught my attention upon walking into the building. At first I will walk around the building to take time to look at the details and also start to think how I should best photograph the details, if it is allowed. With the detailed patterns in this building I went with the repeating lines and patterns in this image.
    Abbey-Ceiling-in-Bath.tif
  • When looking at the design elements of Harpa in Reykjavik in Iceland there are many ways to view the building. As I walked around photographing the building over the course of time what I was seeing would change. In this image it was the angle which gave the exterior of the building, as captured from inside, the look of chains linked up together. With this in my mind I changed the was I was photographing to vertical to make those chains longer in the frame.
    Chains-Harpa.tif
  • While visiting Vancouver exploring the city I photographed some of the city and one thing which I found interest in was the roof line of Canada Place. When first viewing the roof is reminded me of Denver International Airport however the lines at both are a little different. This image was taken from a distance capturing just the roof of the building and the lines and patterns it creates on the Vancouver waterfront.
    Canada-Place-Roof.tif
  • The patterns of Harpa in Reykjavik are quite interesting. With the layers of glass just moving a little will give you a different perspective of the building with the varying lines. As I moved around the building I looked at the different compositions with not only the materials of the building but also how the light hit the building during the course of the day. In this image I was working on the repeating lines and patterns which exist on the building and stacking them upon each other.
    Patterns-Harpa.tif
  • Some of the icebergs are primarily ice and others are like this one we found in Northeast Greenland. The first thing which caught my attention was the amount of blue which was in the snow and ice on this berg. From there your attention changes to the details in the iceberg and in this one the varying layers. This all is dependent on not only the position of the ice in the glacier but also how it was formed. The details on this one reminded me almost of a sponge, but I also knew that it was much more solid than a sponge.
    Greenland-Iceberg-Details.tif
  • The detail you find in a church is quite remarkable. In telling the story of historic architecture is it the greater scene you should capture or the specific detail you find in the building itself. In visiting the Abbey in Bath, UK it was the detail which drew my eye as it was so detailed and telling of the story. Using a longer lens you can get that fine detail in the ceiling or other parts of the building as you walk around looking at this detail and wonder how this was constructed so many years ago.
    Details-Bath-Abbey.tif
  • The main concert hall in Reykjavik is Harpa which was designed to resemble the landscape around Iceland. As I walked around the city and passed by the building I would always stop as throughout the day and varying conditions the facade looks quite different. For this image I zoomed in at the gap of the two main components of the complex. This allowed the detail of the building to show as well as giving the glass different sizes in the frame based on their location.
    Details-of-Harpa.tif
  • As I approached the Museum of Liverpool with overcast skies I was immediately taken in with the exterior of the building and how well it worked along the River Mersey. I first went into the building to learn more about Liverpool itself prior to photographing the building with the many angles it provided. For this image I zoomed into the building and let the lines take control of the image with the repeating lines and patterns throughout the image.
    Museum-of-Liverpool-Exterior.tif
  • As I was exploring Hong Kong by foot one day I glanced from one of the skywalks and noticed the roofline at the Hong Kong Train Station. The lines and pattens is what caught my eye initially and I worked to find a nice angle to photograph the architectural element on this building. Using a long lens I was able to zoom in and only capture the roof creating a different image than include the surrounding areas.
    Roofline-Hong-Kong.tif
  • When you climb the steps to the public area in the dome of the Colorado State Capitol you start to get the sense of the detail of the dome itself. There are actually two domes within the building itself. The interior dome as seen here allows plenty of natural light to come into the building through the open areas as the dome climbs above the building. The center section of the dome can actually move to allow materials to be hoisted above this section, however getting access to that area is not all too common.
    Details-Colorado-Capitol-Dome.tif
  • For a few days I was staying near the Prudential Center in Boston and was intrigued by the facade of the building. Just before leaving town I used a long lens to zoom into the building and catch the details of the patterns which is on this currently second tallest building in Boston. From street level I positioned some of the non-repeating detail into the upper section of the frame and captured this image of the building.
    P6300123-2.tif
  • Getting close to the ice which you encounter in the fjords of Greenland really shows you some of the details which you can find. For safety it is the smaller pieces which you can get closer, but these are also those which have been moving more in the water and over time rolling in the water. With these movements you get more of the detail from the water either melting in different directions on the piece of ice or the changes from being above or under water at various times. Looking close at this piece you start to see those lines of water in the ice and the different depth of the ice. This allows the light to reflect differently while you look at the piece.
    Greenland-Flow-Ice.tif
  • While I spent much time photographing the details of Harpa in Reykjavik, I also did capture some of the entire building to help provide context. Looking at a building like this can be quite overwhelming about where to photograph first. When I first walked up to Harpa it was from along the shoreline which allowed me to key in on some detail of the building first prior to moving around to explore all the little pieces. This let me get comfortable with the different shapes and patterns prior to starting to photograph other areas, and also taking breaks to allow my mind to reset and start new in different areas.
    Harpa.tif
  • The details of architecture have always grabbed by eye, thus as I took the Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise through the city it gave me plenty of opportunity to photograph the city where I was born. This scene caught me as it illustrates differences in modern design and how it shows itself in the city. From the simple design on the right to the reflective exterior on the left providing for a different result depending on the time of day and your location you view this building.
    Architecture-Chicago.tif
  • After walking behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, I was treated to this view as I completed the loop. Clear skies allowed for the late afternoon sun to cast a rainbow on the waterfall while also providing details to the textures of the grass and rock. The waterfall itself is 200 feet and with the shape of the rocks it is possible to walk behind the waterfall, getting a little spray depending on the wind conditions.
    Rainbow-Waterfall.tif
  • As I spent the day exploring on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay, I came across a water storage unit. With the age of the wooden storage structure I got close to capture the details of the wood and metal rings which were starting to rust. From the position I was in of the structure I was careful to position one of the tension tighteners so it was in the upper right of the frame.
    Water-Storage-Angel-Island.tif
  • When you first get to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve you can focus on the large dunes which sit in front of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. However there are also the small details which you can find as well as in this image. A line in the sand winds it way into the dunes as the afternoon sun casts a shadow.
    Curved-Line-in-the-Sand.tif
  • As I walked away from Harpa I looked back and noticed the walls of patterns climbing and the light coming through the structure. Just by moving a little I was able to position the light in a spot to get this effect as the structure just allowed a little hint of light. With the sun not taking over the sun it allowed me to capture the details of the building and the varying patterns.
    Sunlight-through-Harpa.tif
  • As you get close to some of the icebergs in the water you start to see the details of the ice and variance in the texture. With the ice floating in the water over time the waves start to make their mark and it can be seen in the patterns within the ice. This is a closeup of a larger piece of ice which we circled around on a zodiac while keeping our distance for safety. As we continued to move and view the piece from different angles the light would change the look of the piece.
    Texture-of-Ice.tif
  • As I walked through Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik one of the first things I noticed was the light pouring into the space through the windows in front of the sanctuary. Using this as a light source I tilted my lens towards the ceiling and let the light highlight the detail in the structure. With the vast amount of light coming in on this sunny day the windows are starting to blow out in detail however it shows the strength of the light coming into the building to let us enjoy the detail.
    Window-Light-Hallgrímskirkja.tif
  • During a recent visit to the United Kingdom, I became fascinated by the detailed ceilings in some of the cathedrals which I visited. While in Edinburgh, I visited Saint Giles Cathedral and after first looking around at what was at eye level started looking at the ceiling in the building. Finding the lines and patterns interesting in this cathedral I took photographs from various angles of the ceiling. When you zoom into the detail it starts to tell a different story then just part of the building which is protecting the interior.
    Cathedral-Ceiling-Edinburgh.tif
  • As I explored North Douglas in Juneau, Alaska, I came across some frost on the rocks by the water. With the large change in tides which takes place every six hours this is not too uncommon as the weather starts to get cooler as was the case when I took this in November one year. As I got closer to the rocks the detail which could be found on each one was quite interesting and also caught my attention to photograph for a little while.
    Frost-on-Rocks.tif
  • Greenland is not just about the icebergs and glaciers, but also the geology of the landscape. As you sail through the fjords this is quite apparent looking at the majestic landscape which surrounds you. As the glaciers have retreated it exposes the texture and detail of the rock which varies across different eras of time. This image is a close up of some of that rock and the variations in the color which can be found. Not too far from sea level we came across this area and positioned myself on the rocks next to it in order to capture the lines and textures of the scene.
    Greenland-Rock-Layers.tif
  • A couple of weeks ago, I was looking down at Clear Creek Canyon just prior to sunset and noticed the visible road. Later that evening I visited the same location and captured the scene under a full moon with some of the twilight still apparent on the horizon. This is a 30 second image with the moon light allowing the detail of the mountains to show in the image.
    Clear-Creek-Canyon-Full-Moon.tif
  • As I was driving on 16th Avenue, I looked ahead and noticed Denver East High School in the distance. This drew my eye and at first I was thinking the clocktower would be the subject an image I would capture, however as I started to photograph the facade of the building the detail here is what I focused on instead. While East High School opened in 1875 and was the first high school in Denver, the current location was not built until 1924 as noted at the top of the facade.
    East-High-School-Facade.tif
  • While visiting the big island of Hawaii a few years ago I decided to try something a little different while photographing waterfalls. I zoomed in on this waterfall to capture the detail of the waterfall and then slightly moved the camera a little bit during the long exposure. The end result is not only capturing a soft look of the mossy background at this waterfall but also an interesting feel to the water stream contrasting with the green in this image.
    Waterfall-Abstract-Hawaii.tif
  • Connecting the Commons Park area of the city with Lower Downtown is the Denver Millennium Bridge. Dedicated in 2002, this bridge has drawn much use as well as many individuals photographing the cable-stayed bridge. This time while visiting the bridge after a snowstorm I noticed the detail of the brick on the bridge with the melting snow adding to the scene.
    Building-Blocks.tif
  • It is always fun to not only watch fireworks but also photograph them, especially as you will not know what to expect during the show. On this evening capturing some fireworks over Coors Field, it is always good to determine if you want to just capture the displays in the sky or also an element in the foreground. Based on this decision it will really determine where you will photograph the fireworks from and also what type of lens length will be best. For a scene like this a longer lens (telephoto) works best since it lets you get close to the fireworks and capture their detail.
    Fireworks-Night-Sky.tif