THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

BY NIGHT, FROM THE ROCKS

IMAGE NUMBER 923

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia itself.  Under the direction of Dr John Bradfield of the NSW Department of Public Works, the bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932. The bridge's design was influenced by the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City. It is the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world and the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m (440 ft) from top to water level. It was also the world's widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 m (160 ft) wide, until construction of the new Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver was completed in 2012

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 15 seconds and aperture F7.1.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

AUSTRALIA'S ICONS

THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE FROM BLUES POINT

IMAGE NUMBER 921

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia itself.  Under the direction of Dr John Bradfield of the NSW Department of Public Works, the bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932. The bridge's design was influenced by the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City. It is the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world and the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m (440 ft) from top to water level. It was also the world's widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 m (160 ft) wide, until construction of the new Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver was completed in 2012

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken at dusk from Blues Point with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 2.5 seconds and an aperture of f7.1  Schneider Kreuznach 150mm lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE OLD FIRE STATION

ALLEGHENY HISTORIC DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 656

The Mexican War Streets, originally known as the "Buena Vista Tract", is a historic district in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The district is densely filled with beautifully restored row houses, community gardens and tree-lined streets and alleyways. The area dates from 1848, around the time of the Mexican–American War, and consists largely of row houses, mostly Victorian-era.

The Mexican War Streets Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. In that year, the listing was a 27-acre (11 ha) area and there were 119 buildings deemed to contribute to the historic character of the district.  Many of the buildings now have "funky" exteriors.  Fashionable micro breweries are disposessing the black community which had until recently been consigned to Allegheny since it fell out of favour.  This image showsthe old fire station dating from 1877 on the corner of Arch St and Jacksonia St Allegheny.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/8th of a second and an aperture of f22.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.   

 

TOWER BRIDGE

LONDON UK

Image Number 276

Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.  The bridge consists of two bridge towers tied together at the upper level by two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal tension forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical components of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour scheme dates from 1977, when it was painted red, white and blue for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. Originally it was painted a mid greenish-blue colour.  The bridge deck is freely accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, whilst the bridge's twin towers, high-level walkways and Victorian engine rooms form part of the Tower Bridge Exhibition, for which an admission charge is made.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/10th of a second and aperture F9.   28 mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

WESTMINSTER ABBEY

LONDON UK

Image Number 275

Westminster Abbey is steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century.  The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs. The present church, begun by Henry III in 1245, is one of the most important Gothic buildings in UK. A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation's history are buried or commemorated. Taken as a whole the tombs and memorials comprise the most significant single collection of monumental sculpture anywhere in the United Kingdom.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 4/5th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28 mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

TITANIUM WALL

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO, SPAIN

Image Number 237

When the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao opened in 1997, it was hailed as one of the world's most spectacular buildings and described by some as "the greatest building of our time".    Atticus Webb was so taken by the swirling organic forms and the play of light on the titanium cladding that he spent six hours photographing the exterior.  The museum closed for the day before he could make it inside.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Captured by Atticus Webb mid afternoon on a Zeiss Contax 645 medium format camera with Zeiss 55 mm medium wide angle lens at f11 with an exposure of 1/45th of a second.    The image was registered on a transparency using Fuji Velvia 50 ASA film.  It was then scanned in high resolution by Bond Imaging.   

PLACE DAUPHINE, PARIS

Image Number 96

The Square de la Place Dauphine on the Isle de la Cite, Paris.  One of the most enchanting and original squares in Paris.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1 second and aperture F25.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

PLACE DAUPHINE, PARIS

Image Number 95

The Square de la Place Dauphine on the Isle de la Cite, Paris.  One of the most enchanting and original squares in Paris.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/25th  second and aperture F20.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

PORTE DAUPHINE METRO, PARIS

Image Number 93

The entrance to the Porte Dauphine station on the Paris metro. Built in 1912 and undamaged by graffiti, it is a jewel of art deco design.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/25 second and aperture F11.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

TGV'S, GARE DE LYON, PARIS

Image Number 92

The Concord of trains in the most beautiful station in the world?  TGV's poised to burst upon Europe and travel at over 300 kmh.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1 second and aperture F16.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE GRAND PALAIS PARIS

Image Number 78a

The Grand Palais photographed at nine pm from the Alexandre III bridge.  Built together with the bridge for the 1900 Universal Exhibition,  the Grand Palais now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 10 seconds and aperture F9.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE GRAND PALAIS PARIS

Image Number 78

The Grand Palais photographed at nine pm from the Alexandre III bridge.  Built together with the bridge for the 1900 Universal Exhibition,  the Grand Palais now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 10 seconds and aperture F9.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

ALEXANDRE III BRIDGE PARIS

Image Number 77

The Pont Alexandre III  is Paris's most elegant bridge, ornamented with fine sculpture work.  Amongst the decorations are four 17 metre high corner pillars, bearing four gilded bronze equestrian groups which represent Pegasus held by Fame.  In the distance is the Grand Palais.  Built together with the bridge for the 1900 Universal Exhibition,  it now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F8.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CORNER PILLAR

PONT ALEXANDRE III, PARIS

Image Number 76a

The Pont Alexandre III  is Paris's most elegant bridge, ornamented with fine sculpture work.  It comprises a single leaf arch that spans the Seine in a great curve, lowered so as not to obstruct the view of the Champs-Elysées or les Invalides.  The first stone was placed by Tsar Nicholas II and the bridge was opened at the 1900 Universal Exhibition.  Amongst the decorations are four 17 metre high corner pillars, bearing four gilded bronze equestrian groups which represent Pegasus held by Fame.  The Grand Palais is in the distance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F9.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  Shadow areas have been opened using Capture One.  Photographed just after sunset in failing light. 

CITE METRO, PARIS

Image Number 72

Cité station is the only station on the Île de la Cité. It lies near many famous landmarks, including Notre Dame.  Its art deco entrances were built in 1910.  Cite is the only station on the metro to fully retain its vintage lighting and fully tiled vault.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/5 second and aperture F16.  45mm Phase One wide angle lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  Shadow areas have been opened using Capture One. 

NOTRE DAME, PARIS

Image Number 69a

Notre Dame is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.  Notre-Dame was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress (arched exterior supports).  The extensive flying buttresses and gargoyles of Notre Dame are a signature of the building.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/8th second and aperture F22.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  Shadow areas have been opened using Capture One. 

 

NOTRE DAME, PARIS

Image Number 69

Notre Dame is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.  Notre-Dame was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress (arched exterior supports).  The extensive flying buttresses and gargoyles of Notre Dame are a signature of the building.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/8th second and aperture F22.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  Shadow areas have been opened using Capture One. 

NOTRE DAME, PARIS

Image Number 68

Notre Dame is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.  Notre-Dame was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress (arched exterior supports).  The extensive flying buttresses and gargoyles of Notre Dame are a signature of the building.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/40 second and aperture F11.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  Shadow areas have been opened using Capture One. 

PALAZZO CIVICO, BELLINZONA

SWITZERLAND

Image Number 24

Bellinzona in southern Switzerland is the capital of Ticino and is Italian-speaking.  Its three fortresses are UNESCO world heritage sights, but its charm lies in its Italianate character.  The Palazzo Civico dates from the renaissance but was demolished and rebuilt as new in the 1920's.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200.  The aperture was F8 with an exposure of 1/1250 second.  45 mm Phase one wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The shadow areas have been opened and the verticals corrected using Capture One. 

HEIDELBERG CASTLE, GERMANY

Image Number 8

Heidelberg is a city of 150,000 people in South-West Germany.  Famous for its university (which dates from 1386) and its old town, Heidelberg was fortunate that it was never bombed during the war.  Heidelberg Castle (German: Heidelberger Schloss) is a famous ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35, aperture F8 with an exposure of 20 seconds.  80 mm  wide angle Schneider-Kreuznach lens.  The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back. The image has been cropped slightly to remove extraneous detail.  The shadow areas have been opened and the verticals corrected using Capture One.