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Strong, Sturdy Windows.


Strong, Sturdy Windows.
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3164 W: 213 N: 6672] (26358)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-13
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/20 "Windows,window", People Photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-19 13:55
Viewed: 302
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Windows
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A window is an opening in an otherwise solid and opaque surface that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by frames, which prevent them from collapsing in.

I was so pleased that these windows, at 192 metres from the earth, were held in place by strong, sturdy frames, and that they didn’t collapse while we were up the Sky Tower the other day.

This is another photo I took when my husband and I had lunch in the Observatory Restaurant in the SKY Tower in Auckland City.

While we were there these 5 people and a guide walked on a 1.2 metre-wide walkway all the way around the Sky tower – 192 metres above the ground, no handrails and nothing but air either side of them! Oh yes, they were tied by rope to the frames above them.

They traversed 360 degrees around the Sky Tower – the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere and I took a few photos of them.

We are facing west here. 1200 miles away over those hills (the Waitakere Ranges) lies Australia. . .

The guide is taking their photos.

Check out the Workshop – I have placed a close-up photo of Sky Tower marking where we were that day.
lrw1966, Refugee, Silke, appalcarp, glint, boomcat, Royaldevon, Janone, jean11-3, tnahari, dareco, puffy, LordPotty, OtObOx has marked this note useful
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I have showed Sandy some of these Janice, she, like me passes on the height. Apart from the frame you would think there was no window there, good colour and light and nice detail.
David

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 269 N: 6218] (23150)
  • [2008-06-19 15:12]

This composition, with the split between instructor/guide and student/visitors is simply superb.
Great composition
TFs
silke

Hello Dear janice
A great capture.
I wonder how those guys outside must be feelin.
A great capture that tells us about the view outside and the view inside too (the partial table).
Excellent dof.
Great Cap.
TFS

Hi Janice, that just gives me the willies! Excellent shot, now cloning out the ropes...VERY interesting. LOL.

TFS. I think the intent of the photo is met very well, good shoot. I just had a semester of study of Oceania, interesting class. One day I plan to visit Kiwi Island, for sure.

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 2 N: 360] (2489)
  • [2008-06-19 21:59]

hello Janice,
another excellent shot of this intrepid bunch. I like the blue photographer's pose. The guy on the left is going all out to look cool about the whole thing too.I like the composition with the pillar in the restaurant defining the one third point.
Bev

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2008-06-19 22:59]

Amazing capture; superb compo !


thanks,
v

Hello Janice,

A clever use of thirds!
What window! I see no window! Who wants a window to block this magnificent view!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Janice Hi:
Wonderful use of the theme presentation. Your well composed image is colorful and very sharp. I still say these people are "Nuts".
Congratulations, well done. I like the WS, and the note, thanks.
Larry
USA
TFS!

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3299 W: 85 N: 2619] (17527)
  • [2008-06-20 5:08]

Hello Janice.
An excellent story about 'windows'.
Sure 'Bill' has read that for many times. I brougth him the money by ship loads.! haha
Fantastic picture, Janice, hard to see it was taken through the glass.
Compliments and thanks for showing.
192 meters, right ?
I was up 'on my pic.' on nearly 800, hihaho.
Best regards en groeten van Jan

HI Janice..interesting shot...well composed with nice sharpness and details.

Roger

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1569 W: 118 N: 3553] (14223)
  • [2008-06-20 7:57]

Hi Janice
I must say that man looks very comfy hanging on the edge! What a thrill for THEM! Crazy people!
Love the WS to show us HOW Huge this tower is! Must have been a real treat!

Tricia

Hello Janice, I remember seeing your other shots from here;this one just fits the bill today.All I can say is rather them than me!I feel vertigo coming on just looking at it.
It is an excellent 'decisive moment', very sharp and the composition is well balanced,if you will excuse the pun!
Tfs, regards Jean.

Hi Janice
an original presentation.
beautiful colors. good composition and DOF.
great capture of scene.
tfs
tsilla

Hiya Janice

and a strong sturdy stomache lining required by all the window cleaners and these people enjoying a touch of fresh air too lol.

Great shot here with interesting notes and a good idea for the theme

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 14 N: 563] (9216)
  • [2008-06-20 16:05]

Another really great capture here! WOW!! Brave people :) Excellent colors and detail!! TFS and have a great day!

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2046 W: 135 N: 3062] (16549)
  • [2008-06-20 18:35]

Hi Janice,

Another great shot,to tell you the true, by looking at this just make me want to go "toilet" hehehehe, I am scare of high!!! You did so well with the captured, nice colours, contrast and sharpness, love the composition too, :D


Have a great weekend,

Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Janice,

I'd never make it!!! I love to fly, but this I could never do! Great photo showing something very unusual. I like the originality of it. Bright orange colors and the guide looks like he's holding up ALL of them! :D

thanks for sharing, Lisa

hello Janice,

my knees shake when i looked at this shot.. what a view from the window.. :D lovely entry for this week theme.. good job.

regards, terry
pl :D

It looks like great fun.
When I was up here I wanted to do the whole bungee jump thingy but it cost an arm and a leg.
A nice clear shot.Can't even see the glass at all.
Cheers
Steve

Janice


wow que composición e idea original te felicito

Nice shot.
They seem to have much fun out there.
I wouldn't even try.

Tom

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