Architecture Intro

Tips: 1- Use weather to create more stimulating images.
         2- Use distortion  to play with perspective.
         3- Give the architecture context by using the surrounding space.
Site 1:

 PC: Nick Garrod

I chose this image because it creates a sense of infinity. It took me off guard because there is an actual center point that is surrounded by symmetry and this piqued my interest. As well, the perspective isn't immediately obvious(it took me, like, five actual minutes to figure out that this picture was taken from below the stairwell rather than above). 

The lighting suggests that there are windows throughout the structure, but there isn't enough light to see properly, so I think there are artificial lights every few flights or so. It's likely daytime/evening. The lighting is sort of weird in that the artificial light gives a greenish hue while the natural light from the windows is more blueish, which makes it difficult to decide what the main color of the stone is. I'd probably shoot this kind of light with a low ISO and long exposure in hopes that more natural light would make it into the image.

The photographer stood below the center of the stairwell looking up. They had to ensure that the camera was facing perfectly opposite the ground to prevent a perspective shift. The entire subject cannot fit within the frame. I think this is the ideal angle to take this picture.

Yes, there are rules of photography present. Architectural photography can abide by most rules of photography, however it is most common practice to bend the rules or break them for a more compelling image. A traditional rule of photography that can be used in architectural photography is framing. It would be okay to use the subject or structure in question as a "natural" frame. Your focus is drawn to the subject because of its position around the center of the image.

PC: Nina Papiorek

I chose this image because it's really confusing, but I still understood easily what the subject was. It's almost organized chaos, but every line is straight and within a pattern. The background seems flat and distorted while the foreground brings a sense of reality back.

The lighting is natural and seems to come from the open sky. Because of reflection patterns, this photo was probably taken during the daytime rather than a nighttime long exposure. There is ample lighting that is appropriate for this image. If I shot under these conditions, I'd take a longer exposure to capture the details of the buildings.

The photographer was standing directly below the main focus, probably only had to angle the camera directly upwards, the entire subject is not contained to the photo, and I think this is the ideal angle.
There is evidence of Symmetry and Patterns in the image.

Site 2:

PC: Wade Griffith

 I chose this photo because it is very busy, but only a few things catch your eye. The split in the street looks almost unreal because corner buildings aren't usually wedge shaped. The spire-like building in the back caught my attention and the clouds give an eerie mood.

The lighting is coming from the sun behind the clouds, it's probably early afternoon, the lighting is good.

The photographer was across the street from the main subject and to the left, they likely had to climb to the second story of whatever building they were in, the entire subject is in the photo, I think this is a good angle for the photo to have been taken.

There is evidence of Balancing Elements in the photo.

PC: Tomek (unknown last name)

I chose this photo because it defies our perception of gravity and physics. I almost thought that there was a special lens being used until the perfectly normal tree showed that the building really was just weird. It's intriguing to see a gelatinous looking building.

The lighting is coming from above in the sky, it's likely mid morning, the photo is well lit.

The photographer was standing directly opposite the building probably across the street on ground level, they likely just had to stand there maybe with a tripod, the entire subject isn't completely in the photo, this angle is fine.

The structure of the building doesn't allow for traditional composition rules to be followed.

5 Locations:

1. City Hall
2. Capitol
3. Gourdough's(donut place)
4. 6th Street
5. South Congress

Tilt Shift Camera:

Tilt shift cameras are used to control the perspective or selective focus in an image. 

For Canon

Equipment:

1. Tripod
2. Speedlight
3. Filters