I recently had the opportunity to visit Hangzhou and Beijing on a trip. There were a few opportunities to take some pics.
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Photographed a guesthouse this week (Riverlodge in Muldersdrift). Not usually my forte. I still have a lot to learn, but it was good practice!
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The Triumphal Arch at Hartebeespoort Dam.

The inscription on the arch reads:
sine aqua arida ac misera agri cultura (“without water agriculture is dray and harsh”)

On the other side of the Arch the following abbreviated inscription of Isaiah 43: 19-21 can be found:
dedi in deserto aquas flumina in invio (“The beasts of the field, the serpents…Read More

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Another attempt at a longer exposure of a factory framed nicely by the highway bridge. The very high f-stop was mostly to be able to get the longer exposure time, using a variable ND filter.
Taken at Bluewater Bay near Port Elizabeth.

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Bluewater Bay Bridge

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8 sec
ISO100

Tried a longer exposure of the highway bridge going over the lagoon at Bluewater Bay in PE. I used a tripod (of course) and a variable ND filter to be able to get the longer shutter speed. The photo was taken around the golden hour time, but it was quite overcast so the light wasn’t all that pretty o…Read More

Luke Brouwers “Sandton Study 1” Johannesburg
CANON 70D 2.6sec@f/8 ISO100 18mm(10-20) Sigma wide angle Tripod used and edited in Lightroom and Photoshop
Just love photographing this building and all I want from this building is a very moody stormy sky next time.
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And here are some shots from the Menlyn shopping centre. Lots of eye candy there as well.

After an interesting talk from Danie last night where he gave some practical tips when it comes to shooting Architecture, interior and exterior, I thought I share some images I took together with Danie at Mall of Africa. This was a good couple of years ago and all these images were bracketed for the dynamic range. My biggest regret from then was…Read More

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Alberton Civic Theatre at night. Went for a highly textured finish with a green tint to make it more ominous.

Abandoned Theatre in Pretoria

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Many interior photographers prefer exposure blending (HDR) techniques over using flash (flambient) techniques. This tutorial by Anthony Turnham sheds some light on exposure blending techniques using Photoshop.

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Beaunard Grobler, “A scene in the Asylum’s bathroom”.

Canon 5D Mark II, EF50mm F1.4 USM at 1/30 sec at f/8 & ISO100. Small penlight was used in the dark to create the mood. Edited/ retouched with Lightroom.

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Luke Brouwers “Armadillo” New Zealand 2023
CANON 90D, 1/220 sec@f/8, ISO200, 10-20mm Sigma Wide angle. Basic edit done in LR and the heavy lifting done in PS. Image taken of the ICC in Christchurch, New Zealand. When I saw this building it reminded me of an Armadillo, hence the title.
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Luke Brouwers “Time Square Study 1” Pretoria 2021
CANON70D, 1/250sec@f/5.6, ISO640, 55mm EF55-250mm Canon ISO was high here as the camera was held held. Basic editing in LR and the rest in PS.
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Luke Brouwers Photography Burj Khalifa Study 3 Dubai 2019
Canon 70D 1/60 sec@f16 ISO100 10mm 10-20 Sigma wide angle lens
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Luke Brouwers Photography Burj Khalifa Study 2 Dubai 2019
Canon 600D 1/1250sec@f/5.6 ISO100 163mm EF55-250mm Kit Lens
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Luke Brouwers Photography Burj Kalifa study 1 Dubai 2019
Canon 600D 1/120sec@f/5.6 ISO100 55mmEF55-250mm kit lens.
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Luke Brouwers Photography Burj Khalifa Dubai UAE 2019
Images which I took of the Burj Khalifa and converted to B&W. A difficult building to photograph just because of the sheer height and you are not allowed to use a tripod in the vicinity of the building. Decided to use a zoom lens and capture certain parts of the building except for the one…Read More

Symmetry vs Asymmetry?

These two photos of the Deloitte Building in Waterfall City illustrate Symmetry vs Asymmetry.

Symmetry in architecture involves a balanced arrangement of elements, mirroring each other across a central axis, creating a harmonious and stable look. Advantages include a pleasing, calming aesthetic, a clear focal point,…Read More

After attending the One-day architectural workshop on Sunday, 26 Nov, and the Zoom meeting on Architectural editing, I created the following HDR Panorama.

I wanted to create the feeling of a warm family home at night and went for a warmer edit with the lights in the house. I did a sky replacement in Photoshop and made the sky also a bit…Read More

What is the consensus of using Flambient vs HDR technique for interior photography in South Africa?

Flambient = Flash + Ambient Lighting
HDR = High Dynamic Range (Multiple Exposures)

ArchDaily stands as the world’s most frequented architectural platform, serving architects, interior designers, photographers, and other professionals with outstanding content.

With options for both free and paid subscriptions, the free tier suffices for those keen on exploring various architectural and interior styles. It’s also an excellent…Read More

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Your thoughts please.
5DMk4, Samyang 2.8 14mm, 1/15 sec at f5.6, ISO 200, Tripod. Post in lightroom. My question is this: The first edit, the darker one, is fairly close to the actual look and feel of the house but the agent asked me to do a lighter edit. Love to hear thoughts on this. Looking through portfolios of photographers specialising in…Read More

‘Blue Room’
5DMk4, Tamron 24-70mm, 1/400 sec at F656, ISO 1600, handheld. Two images with different exposures, one at 1/400 and one at 1/10, sharpened and noise removed in DXO Pure Raw, combined in HDR and edited in Lightroom. Taken at Oakview Mannor in Heidelberg. I was there to cover an event and had literally a few seconds to try to get som…Read More

Luke Brouwers, “Dome Study 1” Abu Dhabi, 2019

An amazing piece of architecture with clean lines. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre’s name until 2037, and has been…Read More

Bruce Katz on Bringing Style to Your Architectural and Interior Photography

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How organic is this staircase by Santiago Calatrava!

f/ 5.6, ISO 2500 , 1/100 sec. Canon R5, RF 15-35mm lens at 17mm. Handheld – No tripods allowed

Following in the Gaudi tradition his inspiration and designs are drawn from nature.
This was photographed in the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía , which is the opera house in Valencia, Spain. Check…Read More

Featured Architect: Zaha Hadid
1950-2016

Photo: Heydar Aliyev Center by Helene Binet ©

Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect who made a lasting impact on modern architecture. She’s famous for her bold use of sweeping curves and complex shapes. Her designs often give the impression of movement and effortlessly blend indoor and outdoor…Read More

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Getting the Edge with Architectural Styles

Photo Credit: https://x.com/Culture_Crit/status/1675560301368860674?s=20

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I’ve sourced a simple image from the internet showcasing prominent architectural styles. We’ll delve deeper into these styles in this group.
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Some may wonder why architectural photographers should bother with this…Read More

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Danie Bester, Sandton Skyline, 2016

ISO 100, f/11, AEB (1s, 1/4s, 4s), Canon 6D, 17mm Tilt-Shift, Tripod

@DanieBester produced this HDR-Panorama from a series of 9 frames that was shot during a DPC Nightscape Practical session. The lens was shifted in vertical mode—center, left, and right—with three exposures for each frame using auto exp…Read More

Sandton Skyline, Sandton City, 2022
ISO 100, 75 sec at f/22, Bulb Mode. Canon EOS-R, 17mm Tilt-Shift Lens, Tripod

I created this image during a nightscape excursion with @daniebester. I took three horizontal shots, shifting the lens, starting at the center and then shifted the lens to the top and then the bottom. I merged the shots in Lightroom…Read More