Gilt Complex

David McMahon

Gilt Complex

An ordinary city building in Melbourne’s CBD is transformed by the reflected glow of a late-autumn sunrise.

It’s not a building I would normally shoot, but even a steel-and-concrete office block suddenly (and briefly) takes on a whole new character when the angle of the sun is just right. This was shot in 2008.

I do not crop, enhance or post-edit post-edit my images in any way. This was shot with a Pentax K100D, using a Sigma 70-300mm lens. F9.5, 1/750 sec, ISO 200, focal length 300mm.

Featured in ART IN MATH, November 2009.

Featured in UNIQUE BUILDINGS OF THE WORLD, November 2009.

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Gilt Complex by David McMahon
Gilt Complex by David McMahon
  • The Scouts

    The Scouts

    Incredible capture, David. The golden glow of the sunrise accentuates the building so beautifully.
    Best regards,
    Anne

  • David McMahon replied

    Thank you, Scouts. The sunrise completely altered the ambience of the building.

  • Alixzandra

    Alixzandra

    Gorgeous colours lighting up the complex lines of the architecture. Your work is great.

  • David McMahon replied

    Thank you, Alixzandra. Nature gave the building a makeover!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    fabulous shot

  • David McMahon replied

    Thank you. I actually shot three frames, but this one had a slight edge over the other two compositons.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • David McMahon replied

    Thanks, Scott. I was just in the right place at the right itme, I guess!

  • gracestout2007

    gracestout2007

    I like your composition in this shot. Very nicely presented.

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon

    Thanks, Grace. I shot three variations, but this was the one I liked best.

  • Kris Faul

    Kris Faul

    awesome shot, love it!

  • David McMahon replied

    Thanks, Kris. It’s a building I would never normally shoot – but for a few minutes that morning it was transformed into a huge, glowing nugget.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    wow – great shot. A building like a rolex.

  • David McMahon replied

    That’s a great comparison, Hsien-Ku. Thank you.

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    I’m always amazed at the transformational effect light creates…this is a great shot at the perfect moment.

  • David McMahon replied

    Thank you, Kate – I should post a photo of the building when the sunlight does not transform it into this gold nugget!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Love the golden reflection at the side – nice shot

  • David McMahon replied

    Thank you very much. It’s amazing what a difference the dazzling sunlight made to this office block, just for a few minutes!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 19 days ago

    Awesome coloring!! Outstanding!! :D

  • David McMahon replied 15 days ago

    Thank you very much, Cee – you should see the building in normal light – you wouldn’t believe it is the same place!

  • Linda Sparks

    Linda Sparks 16 days ago

    Congrats. Great shot.

  • David McMahon replied 15 days ago

    Fabumous news, Linda – thank you very much.

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee 16 days ago

    Featured in Art in Math group, November 10, 2009

  • David McMahon replied 15 days ago

    Thanks so much, TeriLee – that’s really great news. And thanks for letting me know!

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