the House with the Blue Eyes, a photo from Kobenhavn, Est

Photographer's Note

the House with the Blue Eyes

Today not a picture from my Southern-Sweden-Travelogue, but I return to Copenhagen, for this picture that I took two weeks ago from a canal-tour boat. The building you can see here is called Huset med de blå øjne (the House with the Blue Eyes).

Huset med de blå øjne is located on the banks of Københavns Havn, the harbour of Copenhagen. It is the headquarters of the international transport company A.P. Møller-Mærsk (or just Mærsk/Maersk).

There was not really much more information I could find. The picture will also be added to my theme Modern Architecture in Copenhagen.

Hope you like it!

linask, alvaraalto, emjleclercq, pasternak, papagolf21, riclopes, jafadabret, bertolucci, weswang, john_c, AiresSantos, elmec, ChristianS, Didi, MarekP, apazevedo, mcmtanyel, PiotrF trouve(nt) cette note utile

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linask (2930) 2006-07-02 15:25

I think you have croped the photo very well. On the top and sides nothing extra, just windows.
On the bottom just enough of the darker wall to understand that it is a real building in the city not some abstract thing.

mile27 (256) 2006-07-02 15:28

Nice shot, Lars. So many blue eyes. The scene is well framed and the colours are good. It's interesting that the reflections in the lower windows are all different.

Mikos (4326) 2006-07-02 15:34

Interesting way to photograpj this building, well done, congratulations ;-)

xavshot (69835) 2006-07-02 16:09

Bonsoir Lars
superbe ce graphisme ! J'aime beaucoup cette succession de fenêtres et le bas de la photo vient casser la monotonie. Très bien vu. Bravo
Xavier

alvaraalto (42804) 2006-07-02 16:20

Hi Lars,
Heerlijke foto van deze blauwe ogen. Mooi ook die reflecties in de onderste rij. Als het orgineel scherp genoeg is kun je van deze onderste rij ook een mooie large version maken.
groet Rob

leo61 (0) 2006-07-02 16:21

Hi Lars!
Minimalistic,but effective and graphic composition.well seen and weel done to include the little wall and the two lamps.The reflections in the lowest row of windows looks great.
Regards,Leo

veve (4189) 2006-07-02 16:31

Hello Lars!
Excellent graphic composition!
Well seen!
Regards,
Veronica

emjleclercq (15778) 2006-07-02 16:43

Excellent sharpness and a beautifull blue color. This geometrical pattern is very near a modern painting (well, modern of the 60's). Howver, perhaps a bit to symetrical for me.

All the best,

Emmanuel

pasternak (15185) 2006-07-02 17:45

Great graphical picture, Lars, I like especially the fact that we see anything but blue only in the lower row of windows. Two lanterns are really an addition. Very good!

Cheers
Alexander

capthaddock (28790) 2006-07-02 20:08

Hi Lars - wow, excellent catch, the patterns make an exquisite graphic composition, and the bright blue windows add even more to the appeal.

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-07-03 0:03

Hi Lars
the frame is perfect, the contrast and colors also.
Perfect symetry.
Interesting picture with graphism
Bertrand

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-07-03 0:41

Great wrk here, I like the repetitive windows, very good shot of the lamp post, so we can see the scale of the building, well done

abulafia (4900) 2006-07-03 3:57

Hi Lars
Amazing how this shot makes this othervise very dull building interesting.
very sharp and well seen.
TFS
Harry

feather (51130) 2006-07-03 4:38

Fantastic abstract shot Lars. You have framed/cropped the image perfectly. Are the windows tinted blue or is it the reflection from the sky?
Kath

papagolf21 (152605) 2006-07-03 4:42

Bonjour mon ami Lars,
Je remarque que les chiens ne font pas des chats (vieille expression française) ou encore bon sang ne saurait mentir !
Votre père a su vous donner le virus (bien agréable) de la composition moderne et vous avez su trouver ici une bien belle proposition au modernisme.
J'aime beaucoup l'expression "la maison aux yeux bleus".
Amitiés.
Philippe

riclopes (35577) 2006-07-03 5:22

What a nice graphic one! I really love it, Lars. The composition is so very well executed that impresses me. Usually, we got distortions in this kind of shots, but you manage well, from an excellent POV and the framing is perfect. I like very much the title as well. Excellent work!
Hilsen,
Ricardo

jafadabret (56501) 2006-07-03 7:48

Lars c'est tout à fait ce que j'aime. La réalisation est parfaite. On note aucune déformation et la répétition du motif donne tout son charme à cette façade.
Jacques

bertolucci (14052) 2006-07-03 12:42

Hi Lars, Geweldig grafisch-archi werk hier. Zeer strak gecomponeerd en een goed gebruikt gemaakt van de herhaling vande vierkante ramen. De reflecties in deze ramen en het verloop van de blauwtinten die bij elk raam weer een beetje anders is trekt de symmetrie samen met de twee lantaarpalen prachtig scheef. Zeer goede definitie ook - recht mijn favo's in!
Goede week toegewenst uit Rotterdam,
Bert

Jeppe (18654) 2006-07-03 16:46

Hej Lars

Du kom mig i forkøbet her ;-) Jeg har faktisk et lignende billede på lager fra sidst jeg besøgte københavn - men perspektivet var lidt skævt på mit.

Under mit besøg til Rotterdam fik jeg også
et par billeder af Mærsk nyerhverelse inden for container transport.

Tak for synet.
Jeppe

weswang (18247) 2006-07-03 20:21

Hi Lars, An impressive abstractive view of the modern building in this picture. You have done a good job to keep the entire picture without any distortion, which is often we see for the straight geometric clearly dividing photos. Nice contrast and excellent sharpness. Well done.

chaity (1539) 2006-07-03 21:12

Hi Lars, very nice pattern with repeative blue eyes. Good cropping and nice to include a wall in front of the eyes.

SophieL (6042) 2006-07-04 15:01

Very nice graphic shot. I really like the inclusion of the bottom part, with the wall and streetlights, it gives a good sense of proportion and a nice reflection in the bottom row of windows. Well done!

Ina (2687) 2006-07-04 16:07

Hi Lars...

Very nice graphic shot with a fine and funny title... Light and composition looks great too ...

Tak for synet og god sommer... Ina...

ancevski (3358) 2006-07-05 7:43

Lars,

this is really nice photo, I also took a photo of this same building, but from another perspective. I hope I will upload it soon.

Nice job, well composed and nice colors.

Dragan

john_c (24666) 2006-07-05 10:08

Hi Lars,
I like the graphism and colour in this unusual shot. The most baffling aspect however are all the different scenes in the lower windows, which really makes the scene intriguing. Your cropping and framing are well executed. Well captured.
John

AiresSantos (56155) 2006-07-05 10:22

Hi Lars,
Excellent sharpness in this great graphical picture. The frame is perfect, the contrast and colors also.
Very well seen and done.
TFS and greetings,
Aires

markstaples (15670) 2006-07-05 12:02

Such an abstract with great graphical qualities and repetition so perfectly framed. Well done Lars.
Best wishes
Mark

elmec (12210) 2006-07-05 16:51

Hello Lars!
This is real but seems abstraction!
Great geometric composition! Perfect framed!
Congratulations!
Best regards!

rosaline (0) 2006-07-06 4:39

Hi Lars
Very graphic image and impressive reflection off the windows. You have given me some ideas here. Nice exposure and good symmetry. You have lined up everything perfectly here. Impressive and high impact. Well done
Aubrey

ChristianS (2997) 2006-07-07 16:23

Hej Lars,
A very nice graphical and symmetrical composition. I like the blue tones of the windows and the position of the two street lamps and the wall in the foreground. Well seen and done!

Regards

Didi (61589) 2006-07-08 14:42

Hi Lars
Nice pattern it's an Avigurian style.
Very strange and interesting pictures on the ground floor windows.
Well done.

jbweasle (9393) 2006-07-09 14:34

Hello Lars, its the repetition, the simple pattern that makes this picture a winner. There's just enough differentiation at the bottom of the image to make the photo interesting.

MarekP (4750) 2006-07-10 3:28

Hi Lars,
What a great idea to take such a shot. It's perfectly framed, exactly as close as necessary to reveal the outstanding pattern hidden in this house. Very well done!

Thanks,
Marek

Stepan (27210) 2006-07-10 17:12

Even if I prefer the red one, I like that one too... Excellent regular framing and good bottom details to create some rupture : the lamps, the slope... Very design and minimalist but effective. I would even say Scandinavian ;=) (even if I've never been there !!?)
Stéphane

Hanssie (11022) 2006-07-21 15:49

En deze is zelfs nog mooier dan de "rode".
Wat ik grappig vind is, dat alleen de onderste "beeldbuizen" aan staan, heel geinig !

asanak (1972) 2006-07-23 16:55

wooow wonderful!
dear Lars ,
You are so good creating this kind of images,
Nice shot and lovely... POV, colors,and light are excellent. Congratulations...
Best Regards...
asana

apazevedo (5469) 2006-07-29 12:08

Hi Lars! I've been away for a while, as you noticed, but I had to come here today to see and comment some photos; this one pleased me a lot, it is a very simple but effective composition that captured my attention. Good work!

pablominto (53746) 2006-08-06 4:35

Hei Lars,
I notice the interesting reflection in the lower row of windows!
Interesting geometry, awesome repetition effect in shapes and colours...
Well framed with good details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

t0mmm1 (5442) 2006-08-30 14:53

Hi Lars,
I really like this two shots (the eyes of the houses). Here you've really well mastered the composition to acchieve the wanted result of repeiting pattern... if it wasn't for the street lamp I wouldn't know what it is... it's a very minimalist picture.
Have a nice day,
Tomi

Manamo (3710) 2007-07-03 12:20

Hello again,
I did not go though all your gallery, but from what I've seen, this one is my favorite.
It takes a good eye to see those kind of things. Few see it actually. Cobraphil is one of the best here if you want to look at his stuff.
About this one...Well, I guess it was a rather tough decision to keep the bottom or not. I mean, keeping just the eyes and cropping the lights, the reflections and the rest...But, in my opinion, it was the right choice. It gives a subtle context and adds a lot of power to the composition visually...If you had kept it higher in the frame, the effect would not have been that good. SO, it was an excellent choice.
now, I'm a bit shy and so many eyes pointed at me make me feel bad...
see you,
Marc

unclehotshot (4004) 2015-12-13 23:00

Hi Lars
I know that building well, and I also photographed it, but it didn't turn out as well as yours. It's quite characteristic with it's blue eyes, isn't it? I like modern architecture and it puzzles me that I haven't really discovered your gallery before. You have a lot of super shots from CPH, too.
Fine work, Lars.
Cheers Frank

ikeharel (112549) 2017-07-02 1:00

Awesome POV, simple and a nice sight collected onto the modern building façade, lars.
The repetition of same-style windows, mostly show sky - but the lower row show a different scene on each window. These could be a nice series of windows reflection photo.
Wish you a nice Sunday,
Ike

jmdias (114384) 2018-01-31 5:06

lars

another precious graphic image using well the blue squares of the windows. simple, well done and very beautiful.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67789) 2018-05-25 20:30

Hello Lars,
Here is another lovely almost-abstract! I like your precision framing.
Regards,
MT
PS. Did you receive the reply I sent to your home email address?

PiotrF (54246) 2019-12-28 15:18

Hello Lars,
An interesting view of the House with the Blue Eyes.
I like good composition, nice colours and good sharpness.
Thank you for informative note.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

pajaran (115047) 2020-07-08 22:19

Greeting.
Beautiful facade and windows, well shown with good details and text.
Lepa the House with the Blue Eyes.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-07-15 11:57

Lars, the repetition of the same window with a blue glass creates a pleasant visual effect. These geometric shapes draw the passersby attention. Interesting architectural detail. Fine colors, excellent sharpness, regards.

Photo Information

Copyright: Lars Zwemmer (Tue) (91692)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2006-06-17
Categories: Vie quotidienne, Architecture
Camera: Canon Powershot A75
Exposition: f/4.5, 1/500 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Map: view
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Modern Architecture in Copenhagen, Facades, BLUE COLOUR 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-02 15:06
Favoris: 3 [voir]