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The Belfast Wheel


The Belfast Wheel
Photo Information
Copyright: Kristof Szekely (szekelykristof) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1030 W: 69 N: 2616] (12587)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-17
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Big Wheels of the World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-05 0:26
Viewed: 247
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I begin my Irish series with some photos from Northern Ireland. Belfast Wheel (similarly to London Eye) gives an excellent opportunity for sightseeing, the whole capital of Northern Ireland and its surroundings can be seen very well from up above.

No significant PP work, only cropping, sharpening and frame.

Some detailed information about the Wheel from Wikipedia:

The Belfast Wheel is a 60m viewing wheel located in the centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the grounds on the east side of Belfast City Hall. It opened in November 2007. Views right across Belfast and Belfast Lough can be seen from the wheel. The Wheel is owned and operated by World Tourist Attractions and was brought to Belfast in partnership with Belfast City Council and the Department for Social Development.
The Belfast Wheel operates seven days a week and has 42 fully enclosed, climate controlled capsules which rise to a height of almost 60 metres, on an approximately 13 minute trip. A VIP capsule with DVD, glass floor and champagne on ice is also available. In May 2009, Belfast City Council voted to keep the big wheel on site for a further two years from 1 September 2009. Subsequently, the Belfast Titanic Society objected to plans for the Belfast Wheel to remain at its current location because it obscures a memorial to the victims of the Titanic disaster. The big wheel structure sits around and on top of the memorial and the Society has proposed that the memorial be relocated to the north eastern corner of the City Hall grounds.
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Hello Kristof! Wonderful wheel, amazing tower. Good POV and capture. Original composition. Well done!

Hi Kristof,
A fine choice for the POV! It all looks clear and well exposed, the wheel stands out wonderfully against the blue sky. The colours look nice and natural. Original presentation too, an overall great upload.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15592)
  • [2009-08-05 0:35]

beautiful picture of this summery wheel and the bldg

Good morning Kristof
nice POV
nice combination between concrete and iron , new and old
good management of the light
clear shot with good sharpness
well done!

TFS
Oana

hello Kristof
lovely view friend
wonderful sky, love this light and brightness
everything is so fresh here, combination of white and blue is prominnet and give a postive viberations
i like this architecture and soft green peak.
thanks for sharing

regards
Manuj Mehta

Salut Kristof.
L’assemblage se ces deux construction que tout opposent est parfaitement bien présentée dans une belle mise en page.
Contraste et couleurs sont d’habitude parfaits.
Bonne journée.
Urs

HI
Nice combination between concrete and iron , Nice shot with good sharpness
well done!

TFS
regards,
Khawar

Good morning Kristof,

yeeeey, finally we get to see your Ireland series. :) Yeah, Belfast Wheel really reminds me of the London Eye...did you take a ride on this one or did you only observe it from the ground?

No significant PP work really paid off this time, because this photo looks really good. Cropping, compo, sharpness and colours are great. Good work, Kristof. I am looking forward to tomorrow...to see what you have prepared for us.

Have a nice day,

Stasa

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4225 W: 414 N: 6642] (42045)
  • [2009-08-05 1:31]

Hi Kristof

Lol at the stickytape effect, in the top left & bottom right corners. Good sharpness & the ferris wheel is well posiotioned in the frame. Excellent colour & framing. Tfs!

hi kristof
well shot,rather than taking in the whole wheel,this shows its size towering over the city hall building.great sky and detail.
regards
jimmy

Hi Kristof,
It seems these wheels can now be found all over the world. I like your photo because the contrast between old and new. The mid day light is perfectly controlled and the colors look very real. A good composition and even with F/4 good details in the entire photo.
TFS,
Niek

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4336)
  • [2009-08-05 5:40]

Hi Kristof,

long time no see:) welcome back my friend...
this is a stunning capture of the Belfast wheel, am sure the view from top looks marvelous..your POV is simply great, clarity and sharpness and the natural colors especially the sky are really impressive.. beautiful old architecture presented too... and a nice contrast of all the elements and details around here.. remarkable post..

greetings Kristof
suzy

hi Kristoff or should i say top of the morning this has a nice pov of the wheel using the building and trees as a the forground works realy well looking forward to touring ireland with your shots tfs
regards bryan

Hi Kristof,

Nice POV here, I like the prespective provided by the tower (dome?) to the right. Very sharp, excellent DOF and nice colors. The scrapbook framing suits the shot well.

Best regards,
Werner

szia Kristof,
Azt tehenet ausztriából már sokszor meg néztem, Vártam- vártam és látom nemhiába. Jártál a világba és hoztál szebbnél szebb képeket. Gratulálok Sanyi

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 131 N: 965] (7050)
  • [2009-08-05 10:54]

Hi Kristof,the mixing of the new with the old,the new tends to take some of the beauty & history from the old,perhaps the society is right in wanting it moved for more than that reson,which is a good one.
I like your composition, with the wheel rising above the trees & the buildings, great for scale. Sharp details & I like your frame in the form of a postcard from Ireland.Well seen & captured.

Ron

Good placement of the wheel within the frame here Kristof - maybe a slight clash with the building to its right, perhaps a couple of steps to your left would have created a separation that improved the POV? Good delivery in terms of lighting and metering.
Rew

Nice combination I didnt know that Belfast had a wheel like the London eye. Tfs warm regards
David

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 971 W: 99 N: 2249] (11339)
  • [2009-08-06 0:59]

:-) it's an excellent view of the wheel Kristof! Great colors and clarity in the image and I like the details in the sky. Looking forward to seeing more of your trip... Ireland is also on our list of places to visit. Not on top, but we will go see it.

Cheers!
Anneke

Hi Kristof
wonderful pov to capture the wheel
good and interesting contrast with the old building
tree is good for frame
ciao
Lucio

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  • willie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 8 N: 306] (3099)
  • [2009-08-06 13:30]

Hi Kristof,

It's been a while but i saw some very nice work in your Gallery. Like this; great POV with the big wheel. A clear and well composed shot.

regards, willemien

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-08-06 18:21]

I really like the composition. The colors and detail are very good. Nice pov. An interesting post. TFS

Hello Kristof,
In with the new and out with the old by your note. The image is well captured as the light and perspective are excellent. It is sad that there is not a way to keep the old historical interests from disappearing from around the world...
Steve

Hello Kristof

Welcome back ☺
Excellent and nice composition. Good pov.
A beautiful result very great for my eyes.
I like this sky and the happy mood of this photo.

Well done
best regards

Bonjour Kristof,
Nice point of view of the Belfast wheel,
Excellent presentation and composition.
Nicely framed and great details.
compliments, bonne journée
Michel

Nice view, good sharpness.. Pity the lens isn't wider as the building at right seems to be a little 'chopped off' if you know what I mean!!
The frame helps to make the image stand out.

Rgds
DAvid

Olá, Kristof!

Good POV, great light and beautiful colors. Well composed and presented, my friend. Congratulations and TFS!

Abraços,
Bruno

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