[archlover] around 4 countries in europe for 3 weeks :)

[archlover]

#9
freddy mercury statue in montreux ( as requested by swordfishninja )
it said that montreux was like the 2nd home for him, when i visit the statue, there's still a lot of flowers from the fans dedicated to him.

#10
back to paris,
i'm still really impressed of the typical paris building. 5-6 storey, commercial space below, office/home upstairs.. seems like the whole city is consisted of this building typology, imagine like the whole singapore filled by shophouses...
this one taken near the Paris Opera Building ( it's at the end of the road )

#11
other place in france that i visited beside paris is Chamonix.
It's a small city that's famous as the gateway to french alps, you just need to take the cable car ( was the highest in the world ) then you reach aiguille du midi at 3,842 m. Then from there you can see Mont Blanc ( the highest peak on europe ) it's still autumn but it's freezing there :|
i can't imagine how if i need to climb the mountain like those 2 guys :|

3 photos for today

 

[riotvan]

#9
freddy mercury statue in montreux ( as requested by swordfishninja )
it said that montreux was like the 2nd home for him, when i visit the statue, there's still a lot of flowers from the fans dedicated to him.

freddie mercury!!!

i'm thinking of him in "i want to break free" video :bsmilie:

i'm going to paris this dec for a week or so... i've never stepped into europe! i'm pretty damn excited hahaha post more photos of paris!

 

[Chambraud]

Breathtaking shots man! Could you tell us a little about your setup during this trip? Camera, Lens...etc.

 

[etegration]

TS lens?

 

[archlover]

@riotvan
i think he's quite pretty in that clip except for his thick moustache lol...
this is my first time in europe as well, you'll be having fun there. will post more paris tonight...

@chambraud
i'm using 5dmk2 with 12-24 sigma and 24-105L... tried to travel light

@etegration
i'm not using TS. it's sigma 12-24 and perspective manually corrected in ps..

 

[etegration]

@riotvan
i think he's quite pretty in that clip except for his thick moustache lol...
this is my first time in europe as well, you'll be having fun there. will post more paris tonight...

@chambraud
i'm using 5dmk2 with 12-24 sigma and 24-105L... tried to travel light

@etegration
i'm not using TS. it's sigma 12-24 and perspective manually corrected in ps..

thanks for sharing and please keep posting more pics from this trip!

 

[theshooter]

France ( only Paris and Chamonix )

#5
My favourite city on my trip is Paris. Now i understand why people really loves Paris.
The outdoor cafe at the pedestrian.. hundreds museums to visit.. great city to go walk around or just lazing at the gardens.
The night life, the food, everything... except the fact that it's quite expensive to live..
Night shot on an intersection beside Jardin des Tuileries...

Amazing photos.

My favourite is #1, the colours and the composition is just.. perfect.

Anyway i got a humble opinion on this #5. Notice the building is slightly distorted. If you look carefully at the edge, it moves up and slants. Probably due to lens distortion. Maybe can do abit of pp to this.

 

[dazism]

The 1st shot are truely awesome.

 

[yc2005]

I really like #6 :thumbsup:

 

[nemesis32]

Gaudi is really a genius beyond his time.. i think you have to visit sagrada familia to truly appreciate his genius.

I love the 1st 2 shots.. it really reminds me of the good old days when you see the shots using slide.. may i ask what's your gear for the 2 shots?

 

[archlover]

@theshooter
yeah you're right... still sengek a bit ah... hehe...

@nemesis32
first 2 shot using sigma 12-24 on 5dmk2...
actually i spend the most time in barcelona at sagrada familia... stay there for more than half a day... ( because queueing the lift to go up also lah :| )
i see the exhibition about all the concept of the structural design that made the form as well... but still.. i just think that he's a bit.. uhmm overkill >_< ( yeah maybe that's the right word.. haha )

anyway, since you mention about sagrada familia...
below is the photos of it...

#12
The Sagrada Familia, design by Antoni Gaudi.. was considered his magnum opus, dedicated 15 last years of his life designing this building.
The construction started at 1882, still going on until now... targeted to be finished at 2026... ( omg! )
Funded 100% by donation and ticket admission... that's why the guy at the hostel tell me to support and buy ticket, if not it won't be finish forever >_<
It has 3 main facade with their own story...
This view is the passion facade... which is the entrance for the tourists...

#13
Is another view of the Passion Facade, a lot of Gaudi's structure / architectural design concept / form is taken from the nature...

 

[archlover]

#14
back to paris again
Tour Montparnasse is the 2nd highest building in Paris (after eiffel tower)
was the first and the only highrise building in old city area.. ( the people hate because it's so contrast with paris, that's why the paris' URA decide to ban all highrise building in old city area )
but from the top of Tour Montparnasse, you can see the view of whole Paris... and they said it's the most beautiful view of Paris.. ( because from there you can't see the building itself... )
This one is Paris on sunset, taken from the observation deck of Tour Montparnasse... ( image size didn't serve the justice of this view :| )

#15
And from the Tour Montparnasse you can see the Eiffel Tower ( the so called icon of Paris )
was built for the entrance of 1889 World's fair.. was planned for temporary structure, but they really like it until they decide not to demolish it.
At night time it will have some special lighting display, that's copyrighted. so we can't use the lighting display of eiffel tower at night for commercial use without asking permission from France government.. ( aiyo.. )
When i was there.. the lighting display is... WHITE AND RED.. wahlao... just give me the normal yellowish light can? :|
The view of Eiffel tower from the Trocadero...

#16
last image for tonight...
Was taken at Jardin du Palais Royale... i think Paris' URA is doing good job on maintaining all the green area. So many Garden in the city of Paris.

 

[afvoetomath]

i think you`re very talented photographer, Wellington Kuswanto....
i really like ur style bro !!! pure original, etc....

love it very much....

 

[ctm1968]

love all your photo....I will be in Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne in 2 weeks time. Your shoot gives me a lot of inspiration!!:thumbsup:

 

[zratter]

Keren2 abis bro foto2nya...

 

[archlover]

will be putting 3 sunset photos now

#17
first one is sunset in scheveningen beach in The Hague, this beach is famous for it's different activity in different season, and place for a resort and watersports..
a group of seagulls flying across the sunset...

#18
second one is sunset in a field in geneva, a lot of dandelion flowers are blooming there.
i always like backlight photos, especially with semi transparent object like the dandelions

#19
sunset at Port de Barcelona, i like the atmosphere here, like a long broadwalk, with a lot of seating place and a mall with alfresco area. nice place to just see sunset and having dinner after...

 

[tirza]

nice pics bro.. i love no. 14 a lot..
got more pics to share? i will patronize this thread..

 

[PhotoInc]

Nice work Bro, my fav goes to #2
I am just back from Paris tonight.. you enjoy the rest of your trip ya..
Catch up soon

 

[archlover]

thx for comments guys
kokwee, i'm back in singapore already.. let's have kopi...

#20
still sunset on scheveningen, this time with a couple sharing a kiss on bicycle

#21
and sunset at plaza catalunya in Barcelona, considered as barcelone city centre, tourism centre, and not forgetting pickpocket centre..

 

[fozosix]

Wow! Really amazing set! This is really amazing.
Jaw drop..