Camera | Sony DSC-F828 |
Exposure Mode | auto |
Focal Length | 36.5mm |
Aperture | f/8 |
Exposure | 1/640 sec. |
ISO Speed | 64 |
Flash | off |
On most of buildings the roof lines are decorated by a number of glazed porcelain figures, which my guidebook claims are associated with water and are meant to protect the buildings from fire. Wikipedia has a slightly more believable description of each of the figures, but for now I'm sticking with the fire insurance idea! To give you a better idea of the figures here is another photo I took (actually of a different building, but you get the idea).
The terrible air quality in central Beijing allowed me to shoot directly into the sun without a filter to produce some interesting images. Whilst I was relatively happy with the photo straight from the camera I have done a little post-processing. Firstly I used the object removal tool in Paint Shop Pro to remove a smear from the top left of the image (I must have caught the lens at some point). I then used the smart photo fix tool to darken the shadows slightly in order to enhance the silhouette feel of the image.
3 comments:
This really appeals to me. I'm trying to make time to use these tools more but......
I like the almost cartoonish characteristics of the silhouettes. Lucky to get the opportunity to visit there. One day, hopefully.
It's well worth a visit, although I'd suggest taking breathing equipment to help survive the smog.
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