HOTEL REX
SAN FRANCISCO, USA
IMAGE NUMBER 650
Inspired by the art and literature of the 1920s and the 1930s, this boutique centrally located hotel is located in San Francisco's Theatre District, four minutes' walk from Union Square. Like other early 20th century buildings in the precinct, it has a spectacular fire escape which makes no apology for being front of house. The fire escape becomes an artwork in its own right.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/100th of a second and an aperture of F6.3. 28 mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back. The image has been cropped but has been straightened using Capture One. to correct the verticals - the shot was simply taken from across the street.