I share with you here a study of colours, shapes and forms of architectural design. This is my version of a popular place that is well-captured by local photographers. The light and shadows created by low light condition is essential for the entire image. The simplicity in composition and the saturated blue sky accentuated by the application of a polarizing filter certainly help to enhance the visual impact.
This is taken from Penanjakan, one of the high vantage points overlooking Mount Bromo and Mount Sumeru in East Java. Tourists have to set off from their hotel early at around 4:00am in order to catch a glimpse of the magnificent volcanoes at dawn. It is not surprising to see hundreds of tourists gathered at this lookout before sunrise.
I captured this image at Changi Jetty one fine Sunday morning. On occasion, I perform image manipulation to suit the view that I originally envisaged. The painterly effect was created by applying various filters in the Photoshop software after a lengthy editing session. Creativity has no rules or boundaries. Art can be so controversial sometimes. Ultimately, it is up to you, the artist, to apply your imagination and interpretation.
Exposure information – Camera: Leica R8, Lens: Vario Elmar-R 80-200mm f/4, Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, F-stop: f/16, Film: Kodak Ektachrome 100VS, Filter: UV