Central Hall Arch

Dan Biggins

Central Hall Arch

Another shot from the Natural History Museum, London.

Believe it or not, this isn’t HDR and was only shot at f4, so I’m surprised at how well it came out…!

Canon 400D, f4, 1/25, ISO800, 10mm.

In 1864 a competition was held to design the new museum, and the winning entry was submitted by Captain Francis Fowke who died shortly afterwards. The scheme was taken over by Alfred Waterhouse who substantially revised the agreed plans, and designed the façades in his own idiosyncratic Romanesque style. The Museum’s Central Hall forms a fantastic backdrop to some of the highlights of the Museum’s collection including a Diplodocus skeleton and a 1,300-year-old giant sequoia.

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Central Hall Arch by Dan Biggins
Central Hall Arch by Dan Biggins
  • Paula Cowley

    Paula Cowley

    Wow – so much detail – great shot.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks again Paula – it’s a beautiful hall, very photogenic…thanks for commenting.

  • BJChambers

    BJChambers

    Great perspective!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks for looking and for the comment BJ.

  • PurePhotography

    PurePhotography

    Fantasbulous! Lovely tonality.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot PurePhotography – appreciated!

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Dan… this is absolutely fabulous!

    I could sit and stare at this for ages… so much depth and so much detail… really wonderful. Not sure what else to say really… just that it has everything going for it and my eye keeps getting drawn back whilst I’m trying to type!

    Love the B+W tones, love the framing, love the lines, love the people, love the detail… Love it!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks so much Paul, that’s greatly appreciated! I visited the museum yesterday with my girlfriend for her birthday, and admitted I had an ulterior motive…she’s very interested in history, and I was more interested in racing through the exhibitions to see this fantastic hall…! (The museum is a fascinating place though, I have to admit…!)

  • Ian  James

    Ian James

    Really great exposure the depth is also good and very sharp…nice one.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Ian – appreciate that.

  • Fergus Randall

    Fergus Randall

    you’ve found an amazing perspective here. so very well done!!!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Fergus!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely capture

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Antanas – always appreciated.

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    looks busy and very nice composed
    well done !

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you – it was busy, but most people were downstairs looking at dinosaur skeletons, giving me space to shoot! Appreciate your comment.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Dan, I love architectural photographs, and this is superb!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Cora! Same here, architecture fascinates me and I hope to have done justice to this wonderful building. Thanks for commenting.

  • Zuzana

    Zuzana

    Absolutelly superb work Dan, I have really enjoyed viewing your portfolio

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Zuzana-that’s very kind and glad you like the shot.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    awesome

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Linda :)

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot Dan,,,, well done

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks midzing! Appreciated :)

  • PeterBusser

    PeterBusser

    Great capture of an amazing piece of architecture!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Peter – much appreciated!

  • photogenic

    photogenic

    that is a great shot. i never thought there is a great angle inside as this. well done.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks photogenic – it’s a beautiful building and free admission too…! Cheers for the comment.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Alan – it’s appreciated.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Excellent work!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Mugsy! Cheers for looking.

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    This is fantastic even more so considering F4 and ISO800, great

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Tommy – I was a little surprised myself to be honest, but the black and white conversion in PS really brought it to life. Cheers for commenting.

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    Magnificent Dan!!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Veronica! Really appreciated :)

  • Mark Heller

    Mark Heller

    Beautiful shot. Particularly love the asymmetrical composition with the foremost arch cut off but balanced out with the stairs. Great!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Mark – it’s a lovely building, the highlight of the museum visit for me. Thanks for looking.

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This beautiful Mono has certainly captured my attention! What a stunner!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Sylvia – much appreciated and glad you like it!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Scott – appreciated.

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    lovely b+w, interesting comp

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks igmac, appreciated.

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    WOW….THIS is just SO SO GRAND….Love the clarity, the comp, the framing…just STUNNING!!!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks jacqleen! That’s a lovely comment to start the week with – much appreciated!

  • chazz

    chazz

    Fantastic Shot!!! Great perspective.

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    Wonderful shot – well framed to capture the layout and intricacy – all in one photo!

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    Wonderful shot – well framed to capture the layout and intricacy – all in one photo!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks again – I was really pleased with how this came out, so thrilled you like it too.

  • Daphne Johnson

    Daphne Johnson

    love the tones and composition of this one. Fantastic capture!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Daphne! Much appreciated.

  • Kaitlyn McLaughlin

    Kaitlyn McLaug...

    I literally said “wow” right out loud when looking at this photo. It’s fantastic. :) Instant favorite.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Kaitlyn – it’s a beautiful building and really glad you like this shot.

  • luis ferreiro

    luis ferreiro

    Stunning image so much to look at.. f4 thats amazing…

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Luis – I know, I still can’t believe it came out that well myself at F4. I’ve triple checked the exif data, and it definitely is…thanks a lot for your comment.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    This is sensational Dan the repetition of the arches gives a magic sense of depth and that lighting is to die for!! Love the mono, just perfection!!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks so much Simone – this is one of my faves, I have to say. The lighting in there was magical, and it’s a beautiful piece of architecture. I’m thrilled you like it too.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    This is way, way, way beyond OUTSTANDING !!! You have taken my breath away with this exceptional capture. It is perfect in every aspect of photography

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Wow, thanks so much Sandra for your lovely comment – that’s made my day! Really pleased you like the shot.

  • suncent

    suncent

    FAV.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks suncent, thrilled you like it and thanks for the fav.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    what a great shot, it reminds me a bit of Escher. fav for me

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Lois, very kind and much appreciated.

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Wow! This is absolutely stunning. Eye candy with so much to look at! Love it Dan :)

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Hey, thanks Shelly! You’re very kind, much appreciated.

  • Alixzandra

    Alixzandra

    I have been in this building many times, it just takes your breath away. You have captured it’s very architectural essence, mood and historical beauty. They don’t build em like they used too! Wonderful work and exceptional choice of angle.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Alixzandra! You’re right, it’s a fabulous building and the lighting in there complements it beautifully. Thrilled you like the shot :)

  • LTPhotography

    LTPhotography

    Yep def a fav! Great image, composition and light and lovely architecture..

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a bundle – I’m pleased with how this came out, and chuffed you like it too :)

  • karen peacock

    karen peacock

    A wonderful composition. I love all the lines and textures.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Karen! Appreciate it, thanks for looking.

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Masterpiece!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks Christophe! Glad you like it and thanks for commenting.

  • Vittorio Magaletti

    Vittorio Magal...

    compliments… very very beautiful point of view and b&w shot!!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Vittorio, really appreciate it.

  • GailD

    GailD

    Wow. Stunning. Fabulous shot.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Gail, appreciated!

  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo

    Wow fantastic capture! Amazing detail :-)

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks again Angie, glad you like it.

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    I visited this place a few years ago and remember thinking how gorgeous the architecture was, you’ve captured it beautifully.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot David – it’s a lovely building, and I’m thrilled you like the shot.

  • hologram

    hologram

    Love the composition of this and wonderful shadows and light,
    Cheers,
    h

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks h, appreciate it.

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Excellent capture!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks for looking Denis, much appreciated!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Wonderful! Great photo Dan!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Jens, cheers for looking!

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    The juxtaposition of the curves and straight lines is most attractive. The attractiveness is enhanced by the superlative processing. Fine image, Dan.

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thanks a lot Karl, your comment is hugely appreciated. It’s a beautiful building, glad you like the shot.

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Great angel and perspective!! Fantastic shot!

  • Dan Biggins replied

    Thank you Jean, really appreciate it!

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