Tony Rundles Photos: Birmingham Buildings

On a bright morning this week, I decide to drive into Birmingham early for an appointment and take the opportunity to take a few building shots.

Being mindful of the tips and pointers I have picked up from my "research", I tried to incorpoate as much as possible or at the very least think about the set up before taking the shots.

Use of light
Perspective - either single or double
Focal point clearly defined
Shapes and colour
Composition and frames
Reflections

The first two pics are are the new road bridge over the M42 at Solihull. In both the perspective is good and the colours are well defined. Liked the shapes and composition of both. Used the shade on the footpath in the first and the central white line on the second to lead the eye into the shot. The symmetry of the second works well as does the square format pic.

10-24mm lens, ISO 100, F/18, 1/40th Sec

10-24mm Lens, ISO 100, F/13, 1/80th sec

The next shot is the BT tower. Tried to get a different perspective with this and use the recess and purple detail to lead into the shot. The focal point is approx 1/3rd up the tower but the small apperture gives the focus all the way to the top. Possibly could have changed the orientation to read bottom left to top right. The bright white tower has "darkened" the sky to good effect.

18-55mm lens, ISO 100, F/22, 1/60th sec

Saint Paul`s Church spire. Tried to centralise and frame the focal point with the overhanging trees. Like the contrast between light and dark shades on the spire due to the sun light.

18-55mm lens, ISO 100, F/22, 1/25th sec

Interesting shot. Taken of the mirrored facade on Gt Charles Street reflecting the footbridge and the building behind. Possibly could have got people in the shot to bring it to life. The grid gives the shot depth and symmetry. Also the shaded footbridge contrasts with the bright building behind.

75-300mm lens, ISO 100, F/6.3, 1/80th sec

Cornwall Street. Recent building again tried to change the perspective to provide interest and use the reflections of the adjacent buildings and the clouds. The colours and shades are very bold.