Canada 100, a photo from Alberta, Prairies

Photographer's Note

Canada 100

This is my 100th photo from Canada, which makes it the fourth country in my gallery to reach that number of uploads. It is also the 109th and last photo in my 2019 travelogue, at least for now. It is also one of the last photos I took in Calgary.

The photo shows two other office towers in downtown Calgary, both located on Fourth Street between Third and Fourth Avenue. On the left you can see the Altius Centre, 126 metres tall and completed in 1973, on the right is Shell Centre, 140 metres and completed in 1977.

Here抯 a link to the large version: https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/12257/1157._canada_100.jpg

Exif Data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-HX400V
Software: PaintShop Pro 16,00
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F-Stop: f/3.2
ISO Speed Ratings: 80
Focal Length: 497/100 mm
Date Taken: 2019-08-04 20:37
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 1311 kb

Fis2, pierrefonds, ikeharel, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, holmertz, Royaldevon, jhm, tyro, ChrisJ, ktanska, PaulVDV, jean113, PiotrF, adramad, alvaraalto, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Gerrit (62042) 2020-04-16 13:26

Dag Lars,
duizelingwekkende kijk naar boven. Mooi dat het rechtergebouw in het linker wordt weeerspiegeld.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

worldcitizen (16226) 2020-04-16 14:01

Hello Lars,
This is a clever composition, and I hope you didn't strain your neck looking up. ;-) We get two modern skyscrapers and one great reflection, together with a lovely, blue sky. Nice urban shot! Take good care...

Fis2 (171877) 2020-04-16 14:05

Witaj Lars!

My congratulations 100th photos from Canada!!!

A very interesting POV and composition.
The office towers make impression.
Excellent colors and sharpness.
I like it.
Good night.
Keep safe.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (115488) 2020-04-16 14:29

Hi Lars,

I like the reflections of the windows. The point of view is showing the details of highrise buildings. The colours and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice dya.

Pierre

ifege (49363) 2020-04-16 20:56

Hi Lars
A great leaning back photo (unless, of course, you camera has a fully fold out and turn around screen) and you even managed a last Canadian reflection.
We wait to see where you take us next which might be a while with the coronavirus.

cheers
Ian

Nicou (193814) 2020-04-16 20:56

Hello

fantastique cadrage et iamge quel effet ces deux building avec le ciel entre deux cette hauteur cette puret� du ciel et le rendu sur les fa鏰de en vitre superbe
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

pajaran (117001) 2020-04-16 21:49

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepe fasade i detalji, lrepa arhitektura.
Lepo pokazano.
Lepa fotografija za jubilej iz Kanade.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and nice view, good text ...
Beautiful facades and details, beautiful architecture.
Beautifully shown.
Nice photo for Jubilee from Canada.
Good text on the technique used and the elements of the recording.
I wish you all the best.

COSTANTINO (117726) 2020-04-16 22:14

Hello dear Lars and have a nice time
anda happy new day
original version
excellent chosen point of view
showing the great height of
te buildings and the amazing blue sky!!!
many wishes for your 100th photo
from Canada and many wishes for
more new photos from new countries
all over the world...
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148180) 2020-04-16 23:33

Hi Lars,
Impressive POV well seen and taken, good effect with these lines and also with reflections on the left side, nice light management, tfs.

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-04-16 23:43

Hi Lars
A very dynamic composition, like the angle with so many photo opportunities around there with wonderful reflections to match.... Well done.
Best regards

ikeharel (114535) 2020-04-17 0:36

Hello Lars,
Good scale with the upwards POV, immaculate sharp photo with a reflection on left upon the towering skyscrapers.
Have a nice Friday,
Ike

holmertz (103584) 2020-04-17 1:20

Hej Lars,
Det 鋜 ett hisnande perspektiv med perfekt djup, eller snarare perfekt h鰆d. Enkelt men raffinerat och kristallklart. De flesta p錺ekar ju den fina speglingen i den v鋘stra fasaden, men jag tycker ocks� om kontrasterna mellan skuggiga och solbelysta ytor p� byggnaden till h鰃er. Det 鋜 som en omv鋘d spegling.
Slut p� Kanada, men jag tror du har gott om andra bilder att forts鋞ta med. ;-) Men hur g錼 det med 2020 錼s travelogue? :-(
Trevlig helg,
Gert

Silvio1953 (222847) 2020-04-17 1:51

Ciao Lars, great perspective on fantastic skyscraoers, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

GyurMaster (25018) 2020-04-17 1:51

Hello Lars,

You celebrated this occasion with a worthy photo! When I was in Frankfurt am Main, I did the same.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

Royaldevon (86400) 2020-04-17 3:47

Hello lars,

I cannot help becoming anthropomorphic!
These buildings appear to be sparring, like wrestlers, face to face!
Of course, you would imagine the one on the left to dominate; regard its size!

Your photograph is, as always, pin-sharp. and I love the way the smaller building is reflecting on the larger one!

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

jhm (211738) 2020-04-17 5:48

Dag lars,

Uw honderdste foto uit Canada, daarvoor moet u daar al een paar dagen geweest zijn.
Maar ik meen mij te herinneren dat tal van reizen deze kant uitgingen.
Een prachtige perecte hoog kwaliteits foto.
Bedankt om te delen.

Hou het veilig,
John

rychem (72187) 2020-04-17 6:47

A very nice idea and a very good photo, it seems the left building is "heavier" and more massive, perfect details
regards Ryszard

tyro (30513) 2020-04-17 9:15

Hello Lars,

Yet another reflections photo! And yet I must confess that I shall never tire of them! This one, of course, is perhaps a little simpler to understand than many because we see both the "mirror" and the "reflected object" in the same frame - and that gives us a degree of symmetry which is always pleasing to the eye. And, of course, it also allows us to compare the original object with its mirrored image too.

There is a lovely symmetry to this one, the light and colours are wonderful and, as always, the details and sharpness are exquisite.

And an excellent note too.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

lousat (139960) 2020-04-17 10:21

Hi Lars,wonderful watch to the top,great way to celebrate your 100th pic from Canada,wonderful 3D effect and obviously some reflections too,one of our prefered ingredient for a successfull pic..eehe...well done! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jmdias (116405) 2020-04-17 10:46

lars

I liked the graphic aspect of this image and its simplicity has a touch of minimalism too. the reflections added a special mood to the whole compo. very beautiful.

take care

jorge

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2020-04-17 10:55

Hi Lars,
Great view of impressive modern architecture.
Excellent presentation.
Very well done.
Best regards
Janusz

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-04-17 12:13

Lars, the pov placed at the skyscrapers foot is dizzying. It accentuates the impressive size of these buildings. Nice golden reflection on the blue facade on the left. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

ChrisJ (172408) 2020-04-18 2:30

Dag Lars,

I found Calgary to be a very photogenic city and cleaner and friendlier than some US cities. Good balanced composition with excellent sharpness and upward pov. Nice reflections too. Tfs!

ktanska (45048) 2020-04-18 2:37

Hi Lars,
Impressive pair of skyscrapers shown on a directly upwards angle. Bright reflection on the left looks great. Top floor is a surprising location for a Shell logo. Luckily picture counters still work. No doubt Canada is worth of many visits and pictures.
Kari

CLODO (45118) 2020-04-18 22:44

Hi Lars

Impressive vertical perspective, the lighted skyscrapper seems to look into a mirror to check that everything is OK.
Have a nice sunday
CLODO

PaulVDV (63452) 2020-04-19 11:44

Hallo Lars,
Op deze overwegend blauwe foto vind ik de warme kleuren van het weerspiegelde gebouw links bijzonder aantrekkelijk.
Gelukwensen met je 100ste foto van Canada!
Als beloning mogen jullie nog eens gaan :)
Vele groeten, Paul

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2020-04-19 20:47

Hello Lars

Like the three for one image. The reflection makes this image a money maker. Spectacular capture. I guess looking up pays off once in while. Nice capture

jimmy

jean113 (28253) 2020-04-20 5:46

Hello Lars, an excellent observation, seeing the reflection of the right hand building on the glass of the left hand building, of course you would notice that! You are so good at finding this type of subject.
The blue sky is the perfect complement.
How many shots did you take to get such a perfect shot?
Wonderful work.
Kind regards, Jean.

gervaso (28387) 2020-04-20 17:41

Hello, Lars!

The perspective is very nice to show the details of the modern architecture of these buildings and to show how imposing they are! The reflection on the glass windows of the left building are great! Wonderful composition! Well done!

PiotrF (55934) 2020-04-21 14:27

Hello Lars,
A very nice composition from Calgary with nice reflections.
I like wonderful colours and good quality.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

macjake (98544) 2020-04-21 17:18

Hi Lars
I have a few photos like just this one, but taken in Manhattan.
Always fun to hit 100 photos on a country, i'm only 3 away from that figure with Iceland. with this post, did you try moving the photo around and around in post processing? its fun to see which angle works best visually. love the way the blue light on the left is darker than all the rest. fun reflection shot
cheers
Craig

adramad (73418) 2020-04-24 9:02

Hi Lars.
Perspective that wants to get to heaven, these two mammoth buildings seem to be competing; notable architectural differences between them.
Very effective coloring, which highlights the details of the image.
Good management, both of brightness and sharpness.
Very well done. I like.
Enjoy the weekend, but taking care of yourself.
My best wishes for you.
Luis

ruisc_pt (11594) 2020-05-04 13:24

Hi Lars,
This is one of my favourite topics ... :)
This photo was very well achieved.
congratulations
R

emka (158744) 2020-05-16 0:19

Hello Lars,

Congratulations for your 100 pictures from Canada. I must look if I can have such round numbers from countries. Spectacular composition for their occasion. Fantastic upward view.
Have a nice weekend

MAlgo

alvaraalto (42804) 2020-05-16 1:54

Dag Lars,
Nog 35 te gaan voordat ik mijn 100ste Canada kan opladen. Ik zal dat eerdaags moeten doen met de 2019 collectie want dit jaar gaat helaas verloren.
Mooie klassieker met twee skyscrapers die de sky scrapen. En een mooie reflectie mag dan natuurlijk niet ontbreken.
Groet Rob

mcmtanyel (69165) 2020-05-20 22:39

Hello Lars,
Beautiful view looking directly up. I love the clear blue sky. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

foxy (3523) 2020-05-23 12:08

Hello Lars,
I don't know what is frightening - looking up or looking down?
A simple shot with this two skyscrapers proving what humans can achieved in this modern society in the whole world.
Matter of fact, I'm quite dizzy looking at it too.
Well seen. tfs.
Loong