Space by brewgirlca
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
18 September 2011 - British Museum - London
Stepping away from the gritty images of London I've been posting lately, here we have a light and airy view of BM, British Museum.
I've studied museums from half way around the world and my favorites are always the ones with grandiose front end court yards. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History in Albuquerque is a great example of how it can work in a small place. But when it comes to being amongst the best in the world, few match the grandiose style of BMs Great Court.
I love it when the curators/designers have tons of space to work with and yet they resist the temptation to cram every nook and cranny with artifacts and signs. I like it when museums leave you plenty of room to breathe. BM does that well. The galleries are rich and loaded, but if you need escape space, and you will, you can always get on the stairs and get to the Great Court.
Here the play of geometric dark shadows on the clean expanse of white marble was just enchanting. The spiral sweep of the stairs played beautifully against the tight linear architectural lines. It was well populated, but not even close to being full.
That is BM. It gives you that bit of space in a crowded city.
Nikon Coolpix S9100, f3.5, 1/800, ISO 160
Previous London
"Neighbors"
"Neighbors"
Comments (33)
barryjeffer
what an impressive shot... beautiful the way it draws you into the scene. And, the scene is very beautiful in itself. Great work.
geckogr
wow, you have a good eye !
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture the lighting is fantastic
ladiesmen
awesome shot and composition Roxy Love it
jmb007
belle photo!!
Dreamdesigner
You really have a good eye!:-))impressive and wonderful shot!of course BM is an amazing place!thanks for sharing Roxy!!:-)))
FaeMoon
What a beautiful angle to take this shot from. One wants to continue on and into the photo, walking into this spacious place. Gorgeous light and you have a beautiful way with photography!
Tea_Rex
"Here the play of geometric dark shadows on the clean expanse of white marble was just enchanting." You have conveyed this sense of enchantment exceptionally well. The overall scene forms a deeply engaging image. The converging lines of the staircase draw us right into the center of the museum. It is interesting to consider just how different our viewing experience would be were the two figures on the stairs walking towards us. Were they reversed, our focus would be driven straight to them .. accepting these figures as your intended main subject. As you chose it, the primary subject is the museum as we enter it; we are merely following behind these two figures and even drawn in by their undertow. :-) It is enjoyable to look through a lens with your eyes, Roxy. With warmth, Terry
magnus073
Very nice looking shot here Roxie, love the pov and the warm glow this image has
Bossie_Boots
I to love museums its an amazing building that many walk past each day and just ignore its beauty i love the view you have taken this from im not a photographer so excuse me if i got that wrong but i know what i mean if your still in london there is a museum at bethnal green its a childrens one its amazing in there it has dolls and there houses and many toys from yesteryear its impressive and greenwich is an amazing place to visit you can get to it through the greeniwich foot tunnel on the isle of dogs you have the catisark there too excuse my spelling have fun hugs lou x
virginiese
A very cool museum, indeed. I hop I would visit it sometime. Great capture of it. The Choice for the POV and colors are perfect ! Bravo !
odile
Indeed, The BM has been redone beautifully and it has become superb. Whenever I go to London I stay at the Russell Hotel, just behind the BM , most convenient to pay a visit to the museum! Have you seen the New Tate Gallery? The space there is quite extraordinary. Thanks for your beautiful pictures and notes. Cheers Odile
missblue
Fantastic capture!
renecyberdoc
what a fantastic presentation and explanation.well done.
jophoto
Beautifully composed and toned image!
Ash888
What a beautiful shot, and such a contrast in the mood compared to that of the last pictures.
Feliciti
excellent captured with this light/shadowplay!!
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!
brycek
Magnificent shot!!
mgtcs
Another extraordinary picture Roxy, enchanting place and you capture it perfectly, incredible textures and brightness, marvelous work!
RodS Online Now!
This is magnificent, Roxy! everything about this photo is just classic! The retaining wall just leads the eye right into the photo - an excellent leading line. The balance of light / shadow is perfect, and those wonderful shadows... This is exquisite! Hope you continue to post more photos, Roxy! You're as talented with a camera as you are with Poser, my friend!
dragonmuse
Wonderfully done.
adorety
Excellent composition and pespective. You show off the space you describe beautifully.
NetWorthy
Brilliant capture Roxy, its obvious that your artist's eye works just as well with a camera as with a mouse! Nice work!
SidheRoseGraphics
I recognize this place :) It is a fabulous museum and I wish I'd seen more of it when I was there...taken more pictures, too. This is a great photo, Roxy.
Chipka
How stunning and elegant, and so wonderfully light in that way that breathing room always seems light. There are so many ways into this shot; not surprising though, you always give such interesting and fun ways into your photography, but this has so many different angles into it and plenty of wiggle room. It's hilarious, because I told myself, yesterday, that I should focus on space...exploring it and implying it...and when I picked up my camera and wandered around with Corey and Tara, Bill, and Yvonne...all of that discipline flew right out of the window and I photographed...well...windows instead. Funny how that works. I really love this shot.
tamburro
Great capture my friend!!! Hugs:)
jeroni
Fantastic image. I like very much the colors
nefertiabet
Wonderful shot and Museum!!!
pauldeleu
Excellent work.