Hollywood & Highland Center Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here is a view of Hollywood & Highland Center. The famous Kodak Theater is in this center, the home of Academy Awards Ceremonies, a.k.a. Oscar Awards. The center also includes a shopping center with a number of brand named stores, a number of fine dining restaurant, and a Hotel.

You may visit this web site to learn more about the center.

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evanrizo (456) 2006-06-23 15:22

Hi Wes, your images with the notices are very informative.
I like the lithness here very much.

tcht (7298) 2006-06-23 16:25

Hi Wes,
Its a nice piece of architecture and you've captured it very well. The angle of view is great plus that reflection of building is interesting. Best element is the light due to the time you shot it providing great shadows. lovely shot! and informative as well.
CheukHin

ALIRIZA (16197) 2006-06-23 16:54

Hi Wes,
Very professional shot and the POV is very well. Nice colors, light, shadows, sharpness and framing are excellent.
Best Regards...

papagolf21 (56593) 2006-06-23 17:35

Bonsoir mon ami Wes,
Décors étonnants tout à fait hollywoodiens ! Très intéressante vue de ce centre commercial.
Je remarque qu'il y a un stand Nokia pour les photographes !
Cadrage original et très bien réalisé.
Amitiés.
Philippe

alvaraalto (5285) 2006-06-23 17:41

Hi Wes,
Lovely picture with beautiful ancient icons. The colors are very strong and the composition great.
groet Rob

nwoehnl (120) 2006-06-23 18:51

Interesting photo, Wes, it looks like a typically tacky Hollywood exterior but in a fun and enchanting way. Crisp details in this one, I like the Egyptian-style façade decor and how it is balanced by the elephant statue at the right. Good exposure balance in the rather strong light.

MLINES (10934) 2006-06-23 21:38

Hi Wes, Very good to see the front of this centre which was mentioned in the news a while ago. Your POV and good cropping shows this frontage well. We all realise it is often very difficult to get a good image of this sort of built-up site, but you have done it. Murray.

ChrisJ (70393) 2006-06-24 1:51

Hi Wes

Strange to see the Middle Eastern influence in the architecture. A superb pov, with excellent sharpness. Tfs!

Stepan (27175) 2006-06-24 2:10

This looks pretty kitsch too me but interesting too... The frame and the might are excellent and the peopl allow to understand the scale... What I like the most ? The small shadow produced by the basket, hold by the angel on the upper left corner.
Stéphane

Graal (58515) 2006-06-24 2:23

Hi Wes,
good POV, excellent colours and sharpness, interesting a place and note. Good job.
Rgs, Aleksander

markstaples (15670) 2006-06-24 4:29

Hi Wes
It's not until you see the people on the ground that you realise the scale of this. The column on the right is well placed on a third. The image is well sharp although there appear to be some compression spits/noise in the sky. Nice work all the same.
Best wishes
Mark

feather (49986) 2006-06-24 6:04

It could only be Hollywood (or Las Vegas). Very good POV for this composition showing the size of the place. The strong light has provided some interesting shadows.
Kath

efigesta (12181) 2006-06-24 8:07

Hi Wes
great pov here and a nice colors
great place
regards
manuel

jhm (83131) 2006-06-24 12:51

Hi Wes,

This his picture what we never can see, alone through these picture of you Wes!
you play very lovely with shadows between the building, but also the sharpness and clarity are superb! Excellent composition too!

Greetings,
John

Cricri (43524) 2006-06-24 16:12

Bonjour Wes,
Intéressante architecture et ses détails, belle prise de vue avec la sculpture de l'éléphant, jolies couleurs gris/bleu du ciel
compliment
cricri

Tue (25608) 2006-06-24 16:44

Hej Wes,
An interesting view of this place. The decorations on the buildings as well as that elephant are very nice. You had also a nice sunlight here. Good and well composed picture!
Hilsen,
Lars

syd1946 (17953) 2006-06-24 18:49

Hello Wes,
Excellent architectural picture in high quality!Crystal clear details and strong
colors all over the image.Also an interesting
note.Hollywood is so far destination for me!
Greetings,
Thomas

kittyhawk (1687) 2006-06-25 2:02

Hello Wes,

Nice photo, I like the way you captured the detail in the fasade. I allso like the composition. Very nice work.

- Halgeir

P.S. This sounds like a place to keep away from for tourists on a budget...

pablominto (41122) 2006-06-25 5:35

Hi Wes,
Interesting architecture, well framed!
Fine point of view from above, letting your audience fully enjoy the decorations in the wall...
Good colours and fine details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

rosaline (0) 2006-06-25 6:06

Hi Wes
Didn't know this was the plae for the Academy Awards Ceremonies. Interesting structure captured in good light. Nice details and sharpness with a good vantage point. Well captured.
Aubrey

Vato_Law (11686) 2006-06-25 6:21

Hello Wes,
Nice view of this world-famous building, it's quite an impressive piece of architecture, filled with very intresting artwork on it's walls. The contrast with sky results well.
Nice little intro note, and good idea to post the building's web site.
Rgds,
Paulo

john_c (24635) 2006-06-25 11:52

Hi Wes,
A well chosen POV to capture this unusual scene. I lke the lighting, the shadow effects, the clean look, and the various levels of the building - it looks like you have cut open a cross section of the Center for scrutiny...This is a good use of the vertical format, Wes, and everything is well balanced.
John

Jeppe (18623) 2006-06-25 16:28

Hi wes
A very special place to watch - surely a lot of hollywood over this. I like the high angle and the inclusion of people to give us the dimensions - thanks for sharing this sight and the note.
Jeppe

izmirli (3259) 2006-06-25 18:46

merhaba dear my friend wes
very good architecture picture.interesting and lovely figures.different building.
well done.regards my friend.
gürkan akçakır.

kclai (2267) 2006-06-25 23:46

Hey Wes
What a sharp image you have executed. A very artistic rendering of this architecture concept.
The lights casting shadows around the building is good, and the crowds around it puts the scale against this cool building.
Good day, Wes.
Eric Lai

Gregtom (7119) 2006-06-26 3:12

Hello, Wes!
Very interesting place - looks really like an ancient Egyptian temple. I like contrast in this picture and saturation of sky. Nice work!
regards,
Greg

sergio1 (12150) 2006-06-26 3:49

HI Wes
I know well this place, is a commercial center of Hollywood boulevard. I was there eating in one pizzeria of the second floor. I like much pov and the composition. Greetings
Sergio

Emile (20051) 2006-06-26 19:57

Hola Wes.
I was out of the city for the weekend.
Impressive place, you captured it with a very good POV, good sharpness and colors, the facade with the Egyptian decoration looks a typical Hollywood extravagance.
Well done and TFS.

PJE (19483) 2006-06-26 23:40

Well Wes I am glad you posted a photo of such a well known place. The scene is lovely and a real nice setting showing the artwork and designs. Excellent vertical and very nice lighting from this angle. Thanks for sharing!

berek (28983) 2006-06-27 4:05

Hi WEs,
good point of view and colors. thanks.
have a nice week from the Istanbul
BErek
Meaning Sense :-)
Framing :-))
Idea :-))

plimrn (19688) 2006-06-28 12:25

Hi Wes,
Wonderful color and detail in your well-framed photo. Those figures are huge!! The note is also interesting.
Regards, Pat

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-07-03 0:52

monster of a building, I like the way you took this one, very good angle

chaity (1539) 2006-07-06 2:26

Hi Wes, I like the clear motifs and the architecture shown in this place. Nice design and enviroument.