Metal and reflections, a photo from Ile-de-France, North

Photographer's Note

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA: CDG, ICAO: LFPG) (French: Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle), also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centres, as well as France's largest airport. It is named after Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970), leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. It is located within portions of several communes, 25 km (16 mi) to the northeast of Paris. The airport serves as the principal hub for Air France and is a European hub for Delta Air Lines.
In 2010, the airport handled 58,164,612 passengers and 525,314 aircraft movements, making it the world's seventh busiest airport and Europe's second busiest airport (after London Heathrow) in passengers served. It also is the world's tenth busiest and Europe's busiest airport in aircraft movements. In cargo traffic, the airport is the fifth busiest in the world and the busiest in Europe, having handled 2,054,515 metric tonnes of cargo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris-Charles_de_Gaulle_Airport

Nikon D40X
2009/03/20 11:33:39.8
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 46mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/60 sec - F/7.1
Exposure Comp.: +1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-S
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +6°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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scroller (3451) 2011-05-11 11:21

Hi Goncalo!
Me like!
Very graphic and extraordinary fine lines!
The b/w makes the day!
Best Regards
/Stefan

faletiz (10113) 2011-05-11 11:22

Hello Goncalo
amazing BW. The metallic structure creates an attractive graphic effect. Excellent management of the light.
Have a nice evening
Letizia

quillo (11858) 2011-05-11 11:34

Gonçalo:

Interesante imagen en B/N,
el grafismo y los contrastes es lo mejor ...
buen trabajo.

Saludos .

Guenther (10915) 2011-05-11 11:52

Hi Goncalo,

a great B&W composition! Interesting geometrical and graphic effect of the perspective view, appealing result of the light and shadow play.

Have a nice evening
Günther

annjackman (23019) 2011-05-11 12:32

Hello Goncalo,
This is a very strong graphical image with lots of detail and sharpness. The perspective is wonderful and there is a feeling of a curved tunnel. The glass seems to have given some interesting distortions to the image on either side. A very good b/w picture.
Regards, Ann

patdeph (35750) 2011-05-11 12:54

hello Goncales
a B&W picture,very graphic,that is unusual from you,but very well done.The light and contrasts are excellent.
Regards
Pascale

chawax (20764) 2011-05-11 13:41

Hi Goncalo,
I really love the graphism of the scene. All those lines are very harmonious and create a nice perspective effect. I love too the B&W choice.
Regards,
Olivier

korbee (6619) 2011-05-11 13:50

AIrports are always the first and last impression of a country,so logicly they do all their best to make the best of its architecture of the terminals.
Ch de Gaulle is a good example,as you show here very skillful Concalo.

jan

Fis2 (169821) 2011-05-11 14:00

Witaj Goncalo!
Interesujaca konstrukcja.
Dobry kadr i kompozycja.
Podoba mi sie geometria w kadrze.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

ruisc_pt (11584) 2011-05-11 14:18

Impressionante shot...Gonçalo!
Estas quase no 50 mil e mereces muito mais,
Um ab
R

Budapestman (82620) 2011-05-11 14:29

Hi Goncalo,
a very impressive architectural photo with spectacular composition, a superb play with forms and lines, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2011-05-11 22:58

Hi Goncalo,
great p.o.v. graphic effect and light management.
i like very much the b/w use.
regards
Alessandro

emka (157280) 2011-05-11 23:19

Hi Goncalo,

I spent many hours on this airport last year, when I missed my plane to Lisbon and had to wait for the next one. There are many opportunities there to make interesting graphic photos. Impresive blacka dn white shot.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

Graal (103040) 2011-05-12 0:07

Hi Goncalo,
amazing theme, good composed image, I like the perspective. An interesting note also. Well photowork.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

Wanda1 (15142) 2011-05-12 4:11

Hi Goncalo,
I like the diagonal lines of the structure springing from the corner of your frame and intercepted by the curves making for a dynamic and graphic image. Black and white works well in this context.
Regards
Wanda

paninho (3025) 2011-05-12 4:19

Oi Gonçalo!

Muito interessante este Olhar urbano! Gostei do grafismo que o teu olho soube captar.

Um abraço!

Antonio

wgreis (8267) 2011-05-12 4:41

Gonçalo,
a foto é rica de linhas e ângulos e a escolha do preto e branco ficou muito agradável. O "túnel" também oferece um bonito efeito na imagem.
Parabéns e grande abraço.
Wagner.

timecapturer (49288) 2011-05-12 4:58

Hi Goncalo
a different shot from you, but just as effective. Amazing mix of lines, light and shades perfectly captured and conceived. Well observed and creatively presented. Bravo!

Brian

siudzi (34141) 2011-05-12 5:17

Hi Goncalo,
What an amazing shot of this modern interior. Perfecly composed and cropped lines and archs. Outstanding contrast and exposure. Well done.
Cheers, Malgorzata

ikeharel (112497) 2011-05-12 5:36

The structure seem with variable light upon, and clearly reflect on glass, good take in B&W, Gancalo.
Great idea, and the curve on the building is well shown.
Boa tarde
Ike

delpeoples (60342) 2011-05-12 7:11

Ola dear Goncalo

Airports always provide good opportunities for photos and you have captured the wonderful graphism of Charles De Gaulle. I love the light and the play of shadows. The graphism is superb and you have framed the shot perfectly. Comprimendos.

Um abraco
Lisa

jmdias (114340) 2011-05-12 7:24

gonçalo

bem legal o grafismo desta foto, com linhas e curvas bem enquadradas, a opção pelo branco e preto foi bem feita

abraços

jorge

peppe59 (14555) 2011-05-12 9:07

Ciao Goncalo,
insolito per te in bianco e nero, spettacolari geometrie e forme, bellissima luce, ottima gestione del bianco.
complimenti
peppe

baddori (20341) 2011-05-12 11:49

Goncalo
Gli aeroporti offrono elemento "grafici" o metalli sagomati .
Il difficile è coglierli e presentarli .
Ottimo progetto fotografico
GF

vasilpro (41801) 2011-05-12 12:30

Hello Goncalo,
Superb B&W composition, wonderful graphism, excellent POV, lovely light management and contrast.
Warm regards, Vasilis.

macjake (98262) 2011-05-12 15:19

Hi Goncalo
this is very similar to one of my latest posts.
its a visual treat, a spectacular visual of geometry, lines, shadows, angles...wow..
fantastic
cheers
craig

danos (110407) 2011-05-12 22:29

Ola Goncalo,
the view of this part of the airport is nice with the texture of it to be superb in this B/W format.The clarity and the sharpness are excellent as the light management.

Have a good day,Danos

danyy (0) 2011-05-13 0:21

Ola Goncalo,
après les couleurs vives et fortes, les courbes et droites en B&W qui donnent beaucoup de graphisme, une excellente profondeur et une netteté imparable.
Regards.
Daniel.

CLODO (45116) 2011-05-13 1:11

hello Goncalo

A nice new view of CdG, with a stunning perspective. Where from have you taken this picture?
cheers
CLODO

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-05-13 3:36

Ola Goncalo,
Splendid shot, a very original presentation of that place. Nice contrasts, very good work.
Have a great weekend.

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-05-13 8:08

namaste Goncalo,
it is an excellent composition. Like the lines and curves very much. The textures added graphism here. Great black and white composition. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

sacimar (38173) 2011-05-13 9:40

Hola Goncalo,

muy buena imagen, me gusta mucho su grafismo, el blanco y negro creo que resalta las curvas y las lineas, muy bien visto,

Buen fin de semana!

Sergio

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-05-13 10:18

Oi o Gonçalo, Você teve o relance bom para esta arquitetura. Os gráficos da fotografia são espetaculares e bonitos. A luz e a exposição são excelentes. Bravo.
O fim bom de dia.
Amicalement
Joël

mauro61 (53411) 2011-05-13 10:23

ciao Goncalo,
un bell'intreccio di acciaio e riflessi.
Ottima la luce che la conversione in B&W rende viva.
Perfetto il taglio.
un saluto
maurizio

jaywalker (16105) 2011-05-13 10:38

Hi Goncalo, A very well composed photo of this modern looking building, I like the B/W choice & the well managed light, this is a very striking picture & very eye catching, kind regards Wilson.

wolf38 (30) 2011-05-15 0:47

Hi Gonzalo. Architecture, graphic design. Thus the modern world. Everything looks futuristic. You have captured a typical construction in a skilled way with your camera. Well done. Rgds, Wolfgang.

paura (25802) 2011-05-15 10:27

Gonçalo,
O grafismo é de rara beleza e sua tomada, com nitidez muito boa, foi decisiva para esse lindo resultado.

Abraço

Paulo

rodgerg (55767) 2011-05-16 2:18

Olà Gonçalo,

A very creative nad beautiful shot with a good managment of B&W with beautiful contrast. Good use too of the meodern architectur for give depht, prospect effect, rytm and graphic effect. Um bom trabalho foto!
Amizades,
Roger

golden (2289) 2011-05-16 9:57

Amazing shot Goncalo!
Great light,shadows and graphism here..Excellent b&w choice!

Congratulations,
Chrysoula!

Juntas (7960) 2011-05-17 3:28

Olá Gonçalo. Muito interessante esta perspectiva dessa estrutura. A opção pelo preto e branco também é interessante. Luz bem captada, detalhes bem sharpados e efito gráfico bem conseguido. Muito bem.
Um abraço.
Paulo

AiresSantos (56155) 2011-05-17 22:39

Ola Goncalo
Uma bela perspectiva desta estrutura no aeroporto Charles de Gaulle
Excelente POV e grafismo
Bem escolhido o preto e branco
Um abraço Amigo

Angshu (56760) 2011-05-18 6:11

Ola Goncalo
Strong graphic effect of the curved structures, teh angles & the lines, all of which work in good harmony to create a nice effect. The B&W works well as it allows us to concentrate on the graphic effect only
Um Abraco
Angshu

Charo (51290) 2011-05-18 14:45

Hola Gonçalo,
No se dónde tomaste esta foto, yo estuve dos veces en febrero en ese aeropuerto y la verdad es que no tuve mucho tiempo de hacer fotos, pero tampoco encontré nada interasente por donde yo me moví.
Muy buena captura llena de grafismo y magnífica profundidad.
Un abrazo,
Charo

abmdsudi (95869) 2011-05-18 21:56

Hi Goncalo
Great ideas in BW. Lovely image with strong geometrical patterns, the lines, repeats and curves make an excellent abstract. Nicely framed with good contrast and tones. Convergence of the curves makes this image so attractive and very appealing. Excellent archetectural shot, well taken beautifully. Well done, Congrats
Best regards

Didi (61589) 2011-05-23 11:27

Olà Goncalo
Nice game with the gray scale; very good management with lights. Interesting perspective.
obrigado
Best regards

zoomer (6) 2011-06-02 16:34

Great sense for balance and design in this composition.Outstanding DOF,fine work.Greetings Wolf.

bartekp (4746) 2011-06-17 4:06

Hi Goncalo,

Very good composition, in B&W looks more atractive. I like light and shadows.

Have a nice day

Bartek

frunchy (1800) 2011-12-19 22:18

Hi Goncalo,

truly amazing structure. The B&W works well here, as it reduces a bit the contrast between the sunny and shadowy parts. Very well exposed image! TFS and merry christmas, F.