Artistic architecture, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

On Eleventh Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood, there are two eye-catching, modern buildings. Here you can see a little of both.

On the left is a residential building completed in 2010, and designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. There are 32 different window sizes with varying blue tints. In all, the curtain wall façade contains 1,650 different window panes.

On the right is the IAC Building, completed in 2007, and designed by famed architect Frank Gehry. This deconstructivist-style building is made of zinc and glass. All of the supporting columns are tilted and slope in different directions, creating a very futuristic look.

I like all kinds of buildings, old and new. In my opinion, these modern examples are a great addition to the cityscape. With original shapes and colors, they’re a combination of both art and architecture.

In the WS is a full view of both buildings.

jhm, jean113, pajaran, Fis2, COSTANTINO, bukitgolfb301, macjake, ChrisJ, PaulVDV, Hansaphotos trouve(nt) cette note utile

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jhm (203085) 2018-07-15 10:37

Hello Brenda,

Two totally different constructions, but both with much glass.
You write perfect the futuristic look makes real important
You chose a very well angle this create depth and perspective.
Also pleasant of colours and sharpness.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

jimmyjimmy (5404) 2018-07-15 10:55

Hello Brenda

Well done on the abstract feel here. We do not get to see much of NYC like this. a very artsi composition. keep them coming

Jimmy

holmertz (92898) 2018-07-15 10:58

Hello Brenda,
I just had a critique deleted, but I will try to write a new one. :-(
The true beauty of these buildings is revealed in the WS, whereas the main photo reveals the ingenuity of your composition. The close view shows an amazing contrast between the straight lines and orderly chaos among the windows of the Nouvel façade and the strange soft lines of the Gehry building. They're so different and yet match each other so perfectly with their common tones of blue, white and black. I wonder if it's more than a coincidence that they ended up as neighbours. This is a very interesting photo that gives as much credit to you as to the architects.
Kind regards,
Gert

jean113 (22077) 2018-07-15 11:04

Hello Brenda, the tight crop creates an abstract scene, and there is a lovely contrast between the two buildings, not so much their colour but the shapes and styles of the window panes.
Excellent, TFS.
Regards Jean.

Fis2 (155699) 2018-07-15 12:28

Witaj Brenda!
Interesting fragments of buildings.
View makes impression.
Good frame, colors and light.
I like it.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

carlo62 (81265) 2018-07-15 12:30

Ciao Brenda
bella questa sovrapposizione di architettura, molto simili, ma diverse nelle geometrie e nelle tonalità di colore.
Saluti
Carlo

COSTANTINO (104245) 2018-07-15 14:26

Hello dear Brenda and greetings to the
artist who created this modern
building on eleventh Avenue in the
Chelsea Neighborhood
your notes abotu both constructions
are really useful
welldone
regards
Costantino

lousat (130033) 2018-07-15 15:54

Hi Brenda,i like a lot pics like that,a perfect zoom to do this half and half composition played with the geometries of the buildings facades,very sharp and bright despite the distance,useful the classic full view in the WS to understand better..ehehe..have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

emka (152314) 2018-07-15 23:43

Hello Brenda, I remember well this Gehry building in Chelsea. Creative composition. The modern buildings give the good opportunities of interesting compositions. The same with the modern art. But I prefer the older ones.
Have a nice new week

MAlgo

Tue (82306) 2018-07-16 2:16

Hello Brenda,
A great close-up photo of these wonderful, modern buildings in New York. I really like their bluish colours as well as the differences in style. You put them very well together in one composition.
Lars

bukitgolfb301 (53894) 2018-07-16 3:41

Hi dear Brenda

This is your typical signitured shot, reflecting with your keen inspiration. Great cropping makes so fantastic world. Combination of two similar but a little different buidings is so imaginative.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

macjake (96157) 2018-07-16 12:21

Hi Brenda
oh i think I just fell in love hahaha
I know these buildings well, I walk the High Line almost exclusively to capture this scene too :)

and you're right, these are wonderful additions to the old architecture of Manhattan. These two look to be hugging each other, they're different but yet also very similar. awesome post! love the blues and whites. a symbiotic relationship here. cheers
Craig

Nicou (193806) 2018-07-18 1:35

Hello

fantastique iamge quel contraste de forme avec l'arrondi et pa parte plane quelle vue et image sueprbe cpatage et compo et ce rendu sur le vitrage ce bleu différents superbe.
aBravo et amitié
Nicou

ChrisJ (160104) 2018-07-24 8:32

Hello Brenda

I like the stark contrast in styles, shapes and textures between the right and left sections of the image. Good color and sharpness with a pleasant blue and white combination. Tfs!

GyurMaster (21375) 2018-07-24 12:57

Dear Brenda,

Excellent composition, you spotted these two interesting buildings very well. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PaulVDV (54909) 2018-08-06 6:25

Hello Brenda,
Cropped ideally in a very artistic way.
Seeing the picture in the WS, I would not immediately think that you can get such a beautiful photo like this one here.
Beautiful composition of many lines and bluish colours.
Best regards, Paul

gervaso (28177) 2018-08-09 15:23

Hello, Brenda!

Interesting architecture of these windows, and you show them with very nice framing that enhances the great contrast between the different styles, everything captured with excellent light and sharpness! A really artistic capture! Well done!

LuisGustavoLima (5184) 2018-09-09 6:51

Oi, Brenda!

Composição muito interessante, a sobreposição das arquiteturas diferentes deixou a foto bem bonita. O tom azul e branco da foto trouxe um bom contraste.
Parabéns!

Hansaphotos (11379) 2018-10-07 7:53

Hello Brenda

Excellent close-up photo of the facade of these two interesting, modern buildings. Beautifully composed picture with splendid details and lovely colours. Very interesting modern architecture. Fine work:) TFS.

Greetings, Erling

terez93 (2064) 2018-11-26 0:25

Capturing a compelling image of the windows in a sheer, vertical city such as New York is an art in and of itself, and you've done a great job here. Great color, lighting and framing of the various geometric patterns in this photo.