Pyramid Reflections, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

Pyramid Reflections
After three different pictures of the fa蓷de of the Transamerican Pyramid today, three different pictures with reflections of the Transamerican Pyramid.
For all pictures I used the reflecting property and distorting qualities of cars in the direct neighbourhood of the building.

Main picture (Large scalable version) Multi Reflection
Workshop 1 Double Reflection
Workshop 2 Up Side Down Reflection

Make: SONY
Model: ILCE-6300
Software: PaintShop Pro 19,00
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 83 mm
Date Taken: 2017-08-06 17:14
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 5067 kb

Identification
Name: Transamerica Pyramid
Alternative name: The Spire

Structure in General
Building type: skyscraper
Structural material: composite structure
Foundation system: mat foundation
Facade material: quartz
Facade system: curtain wall
Facade color: white
Architectural style: futurism
Roof system: pyramid

Technical Data
Height (tip): 260.00 m
Height (architectural): 260.00 m
Height (roof): 260.00 m
Floors (above ground): 48
Construction start: 1969
Construction end: 1972
Elevators: 18
Parking places: 280
Building costs: $44,000,000

Facts
■The Transamerica Pyramid is one of the most recognized buildings in the United States.
■Tallest building in San Francisco for 45 years; surpassed by Salesforce Tower in 2017.
■Throughout its construction, the boarding surrounding the emerging site boldly boasted: A San Francisco landmark since 1972.
■ The foundation consists of a steel and concrete block that sits 52 feet underground and is designed to move during earthquakes.
■ Components of the base include approximately 16,000 cubic yards of concrete, encasing more than 300 miles of steel reinforcement rods.
■ The top floor (48th) features a tenants-only conference room with 360-degree views of the city and bay.
■ Only two elevators reach the top floor.
■ The 'spire' is the upper 212 feet (64.6 meters), and is covered with vertically louvered aluminum panels. The lower portion of the spire encloses mechanical equipment.
■ A virtual observation deck has four cameras at the very top of the spire pointed in all directions. In the lobby there are four monitors broadcasting the images 24 hours a day.
■ During the 7.1-magnitude Bay Area earthquake in 1989, the top story swayed nearly a foot from side to side.
■ With 3,678 windows it takes a month to wash them. (source: https://www.emporis.com/buildings/118715/transamerica-pyramid-san-francisco-ca-usa)

website Pyramidcenter

papagolf21, Royaldevon, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, pajaran, danos, jean113, macjake, CLODO, Cricri, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel, worldcitizen has marked this note useful

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Nina (5099) 2017-10-01 2:19

Well seen and it works a treat as an abstract.

Nicou (193806) 2017-10-01 2:25

Hello

fantastique vue de rue et de trafic quelles voitures et surtout les reflets ces bandes cette brillanc et les couleur sueprbe tr鋊 bien vu.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2017-10-01 2:25

Hello Rob,
Thank heavens for shiny paintwork and perfectly clean windscreens! Well observed this interesting photo opportunity and perfectly realised.

holmertz (101946) 2017-10-01 2:31

Hello Rob,
All these photos show what a creative mind can accomplish with a camera. The reflections are all quite amazing and even funny, but this photo has a very interesting rhythm thanks to the number of cars and their designs.
Kind regards,
Gert

papagolf21 (152605) 2017-10-01 2:34

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Votre oeil acerbe (dans le sens : sans compromis), aigu, pointu et toujours � la recherche de l'original vous sert tr鋊 joliment pour nous transmettre des images insolites, 彋onnantes, 嶮ifiantes.
Ici, encore, le r廥ultat est excellent.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

lousat (138561) 2017-10-01 2:36

Hi Rob,i lie me too to play with the reflections in the cars,but usually there is only one in a composition. Your is a great full view,impressive result and great idea,right choice of the main pic but i like the 2 WS too made in the same style. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Tue (91526) 2017-10-01 2:54

Hallo Rob,
Het is heel mooi hoe de glimmende auto's, geparkeerd en passerend, hier samen de piramide weerspiegelen. De zonverlichte architectuur contrasteert mooi het de donkere auto's. De wasstraten van San Francisco worden ook druk bezocht zo te zien.
Lars

Royaldevon (85606) 2017-10-01 2:54

Hello Rob,

I'm in awe! In awe of the building (I read your information carefully) and in awe of this excellent series of photographs.
I love reflections, so you can imagine, I'm in seventh heaven!
I have never seen reflections, perviously, which extended continuously over several cars.
You were very alert and have captured some amazing shot!

Have a great Sunday,
Bev :-)

ikeharel (112397) 2017-10-01 4:01

This was a challenge, Rob, and well encountered with.
Beautiful outcome on all 3 photos, with best choice for the main post.
Bravo,
Ike

kasianowak (17672) 2017-10-01 4:06

Hi Rob
Interesting portfolio of 3 images taken using the same artistic concept.
In the main image the reflection and the dark blue tones makes all the vehicles look similar as if they were company cars painted with a logo.
Best wishes
Kasia

pierrefonds (113534) 2017-10-01 4:29

Hi Rob,

I like the reflections on the cars. The point of view is showing the details of the cars and of the reflections. The light is making the colors to shine. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Fis2 (169659) 2017-10-01 9:57

Witaj Rob!
Amazing shot, reflections make impression.
Excellent frame and sharpness.
Very well done.
Good idea fantastic efferct.
Nice evening.
Krzysztof

ChrisJ (171172) 2017-10-01 10:16

Hello Rob,

A well seen and photographed reflection of the skyscraper in the clean shiny metallic and glass cars. Good sharpness and effective tight framing. Terrific repetition of patterns. Tfs!

rbassin (27472) 2017-10-01 12:51

hello Rob,
une superbe photo, tr鋊 bel effet du miroitement sur les carrosseries.
Salutations
Roland

carlo62 (81265) 2017-10-01 13:51

Ciao Rob
che bella serie di riflessi, hai fatto una ricerca approfondita sul soggetto e ne hai tirato fuori un bellissimo lavoro.
La foto di copertina � senza dubbio la pi� originale, una serie di riflessi con un unico scatto.
Saluti
Carlo

COSTANTINO (115477) 2017-10-01 22:33

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new day and new month
October 2017
excellent photo perfectly executed
with repetitions and wonderful reflections
like pyramid reflections
welldone and wellseen
regards
Costantino

pajaran (114845) 2017-10-01 23:26

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje.
Lepi automobili i refleks, lepa arhitektura.
Sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

Greeting.
A nice look and a moment, interesting and good text ...
Good work with nice photos in the workshop, beautifully shown, good contrast and sharpness, nice colors.
Nice cars and reflex, beautiful architecture.
All the best, happy.

Silvio1953 (220525) 2017-10-02 0:28

Ciao Rob, great photo, fantastic reflections on cars, wonderful colors and beautiful graphic, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

danos (110407) 2017-10-02 8:42

Hello Rob,
Nice the view of the created reflections on the cars of the road.The tight frame enhance even more the details of the scene.

Regards,Danos

jean113 (27613) 2017-10-02 13:44

Excellent work Rob!
The tight crop works really well, as it concentrates the eyes on those marvellous reflections.
Great observation.
Best wishes Jean.

macjake (98260) 2017-10-02 13:59

Hi Rob
yes i remember you doing this in Vancouver as well, sometimes the results are pretty darn good, like this one. Its good because its on more than just the one car. Never seen the building in this form before, cool post. repeating reflections on numerous cars, sweet. cheers
craig

CLODO (45116) 2017-10-03 1:40

Hi

Less impressive today! I often take some pictures of the city like this: buildings reflection on the darks cars in the shade, you generally have to underexpose to get the right picture
Best regards
CLODO

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-10-04 8:30

Hi Rob
An image of sensational wavy & distorted reflections by concentrating on the elements of light, form and colours resulting in a fab abstract rffect. Good observation and superbly taken, Congrats.
Best wishes

Cricri (176) 2017-10-05 7:41

Hi Rob
WOW tout a fait fantastique les r嶨lexions du building, c'est tr鋊 attractif, bien pris,
superbe r嶧lisation
belle journ嶪
cricri

PaulVDV (62790) 2017-10-07 1:49

Hallo Rob,
De Transamerican Pyramid op een originele wijze getoond.
Zo'n hoog gebouw kan natuurlijk op meerdere auto's tegelijk weerspiegeld worden.
Heel goed opgemerkt! Mooie contrasten tussen de witte weerspiegeling en de donkere wagens.
Vele groeten, Paul

mcmtanyel (67583) 2017-10-07 19:48

Hello Rob,
I love the multiple reflections with repeating patterns. Well seen and rendered!
Regards,
MT

worldcitizen (15956) 2017-10-08 12:36

Hello Rob,
As you know, I like this kind of photo. The distorted reflections are great, and you were lucky to have so many cars to use in your photo. Usually I have to grab a quick capture from moving vehicles, or I only have one parked care to work with. I like these multiple, surreal pieces of this landmark building.

jhm (211734) 2017-10-16 10:08

Dag Rob,

u bent echt de man voor experimentale foto's
Ook deze behoort tot deze categorie.
Zeker niet slecht om naar te kijken.

Prettige avond, en hopelijk wordt TE normal,
John

emka (157280) 2017-10-26 14:33

Hello Rob,

Intersting reflections of Panamerica Pyramid in the cars. Your composition reminds me this picture. all three pictures are realized in excellent way. Well observed and used the opportunity for original presentation. Kind regrads Malgo

serp2000 (47063) 2018-10-27 8:38

Hi, Rob!
Wow! Great work! I like your idea and excellent realization of this reflection, I was here a four years ago and I'd like to come back again. Thanks for memories!
Best!
Serghei