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Always

look up

This is a very simple, yet

effective technique when taking

photographs of architecture: get

close to the building and look up.

It will often reveal a view that’s

not generally seen. Experiment

with how close you stand to the

building – a few steps either way

can change the view drastically.

Try using symmetry, or

reflections, to create an image

that you haven’t seen before. It’s

important to set your camera up

on a tripod to help align

everything and get the framing

just how you want. Ensure that

your eyes are always open and

don’t be afraid to explore as

many framing options as you

can think of.

that work in and around them. The shapes of the
buildings, or parts of the buildings, are what we

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some great shots.

Modern materials

The minimal modern look of new buildings is

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and, of course, reinforced concrete. These materials

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curves of the buildings

and the straight cloud

lines make this image.

Left: Black-and-white

im a ge s re l y o n to n e s. If

you add gradients to the

picture, however, you

can enhance these

tones further.

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