Heavy Metal...

Julian Escardo

Heavy Metal...

Frank Gehry’s Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA (detail)

This photograph is on permanent exhibition at the Struttura Complessa di Oncologia Medica del Presidio Ospedaliero De Lellis – Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese Ciaccio – Catanzaro, Italy, one among 64 [photographers] chosen from around the world. 75 X 75 cm, printed on aluminum support.


Heavy Metal... belongs to the following groups:

California Sound , Escher and Perspective Art 3/24, Reflectivity, Shadows & Reflections and TUNNEL VISION (photography only) Available for sale as

Matted Prints and Framed Prints

Heavy Metal... by Julian Escardo
  • soniaj

    soniaj

    this is a great image, so many different textures and lines to look at.

    and i love the colour of the glass aginst the metal.

    i agree it is more dynamic

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Sonia….....!! – it is great to see you as the first visit. This is a dear shot of mine as it combines many of the influences that inevitably drove Gehry’s work. Thank you for your comment my friend.

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    What an amazing place. Absolutely beautiful. Line and curves…wow

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you Lorraine….once visited, it is hard not to go back again and again. Yes, an amazing place.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    This building has so much presence, love the geometry….....undeniably unique…....wonderful shot, again it makes me want to run my hands over it.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Love your comment Varinia…..(re. hands…) – terrific new avatar btw! thank you for visiting.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    My pleasure and thank you too :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I don’t remember the original…..what a beautiful replacement though!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you Mel….

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Fabulous Julian. What a wonderous example of design and architecture. Your capture does it justice in every way.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Hi Sal…Design and architecture yes, a great piece I am lucky to have in my own city – thanks for coming by!

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    Sensational work!!!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Much obliged Ken….

  • peia

    peia

    You and Gehry… Gehry and you… a fantastic team toghether!!!
    lot of reflections, light and textures here… and your fantastic composition!!!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    A team that hasn’t had a chance to meet,,,,but one day! – thank you for your comments Vale; I appreciate them. Beso!

  • ASfotos

    ASfotos

    I can almost feel the smoothness of the metal in this one Julian… another fantastically composed work of art!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Yes, it is a tactile thing depending on the time of day with this building – Thank you Adele!

  • rita vita finzi

    rita vita finzi

    heavy metal … dancing eyes!!! :-)
    precious ….

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Dancing eyes…...I take it Rita – grazie!

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Brilliant as usual Julian, so much to see!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thanks Denis….lots to see yes!

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    great shot

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you fauselr..

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Terrific shot and I recall the other … I think I like this one more for the reasons you have given in your notes about it. Very strong and dynamic image which brings out G’s brilliance in a different way.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Glad to hear that Marguerite….I had a much more “grey” one with a less square crop that didn’t make justice to this section – thank you for coming by my friend..

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    I did have a slight reservation about the black edge of the panel in the top right hand corner, it caught my eye right away. Do you think that cropping this out would weaken the composition?

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Good advice Denis…...I’ll work on it and even can post a cropped version under one of these framed ones to assess – thanks for offering an honest opinion – this is an intricate part of this site/service, collaboration among colleagues.

  • Shannon Byous Ruddy

    Shannon Byous ...

    I really like this – even though it’s metal it feels warm and inviting. Gorgeous lighting. Gorgeous photo!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you Shannon…..yes, metal can be warm and inviting under the right light – thank you for your comment!

  • David Padgett

    David Padgett

    light, line, geometry, texutre, composition – this has it all! I particularly enjoy the warm tones in the metal. as usual, you are successful in capturing the heart of Gehry’s architecture.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Always honored to receive your visit…the warm tones come alive always in the evening light – considering it is all grey metal I think Gehry was aware of the light and the surrounding bounce from other buildings around this piece – thank you David!

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose

    All your architectural details looks so fantastic in frame.
    Perfect title
    Beautiful golden abstract

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Yes Maris….the title came out right away even before downloading the shot – and I love it framed too – thank you.

  • Eden Sandwell

    Eden Sandwell

    I love the detail in this – I personally like the darker edge – it makes the highlight/reflection stand out more, but that’s just me and I don’t know anything! I hope the cleaners get well paid in this building – lol!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you Eden…...The black strip never quite bothered me either as it provides another break – but it is a matter of taste/visual perception. Thanks for offering your opinion!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    I don’t know how you manage to make all this metal look so warm! Also love the light reflecting off the surfaces. I find the staircase, the green tinged window, and railing give the whole image a visual grounding and add to the interest in the work! Looks amazing framed!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    A welcome and detailed comment…..thank you for your insight and time Joanne!

  • Antoine Khater

    Antoine Khater

    Wow ! what a structure great color and sharpness i love it

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thanks Antoine….

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Again a fascinating juxtaposition between the “heaviness” of the metal plates and the “lightness” in the way Gehry deploys them – particularly the curves and the use of reflected light. And then the real mastery comes in with the way you not only capture all these elements but do it in 2 dimensions when he had 3 to play with. Superb perspective to this shot Julian.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    ahhh…your comments are like the cheese and a fine port after a dinner (something to sit down for to enjoy). I like your reference to 2d / 3d – It is hard to do that but the higher-than-the-subject camera position helped in this case. Thank you Geoff!

  • frangipenny

    frangipenny

    Great perspective on this.. wonderful shot!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Comment appreciated Penny…..thanks!

  • Graham Lea

    Graham Lea

    Great shot. I love the sterility mixed with the paths of alight going all over the place.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thank you for your gracious comment Graham…....!!

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Your images are breathtaking beautiful, simple, striking, strong…...a feast to ones eye :-))

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Forgive this late answer Liv…..I am honored by your comment needless to say – thank you!

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Breath taking….ALL OF IT!!!! Your work is fantastic. I love this one very much. The angle is perfect and it has a wonderful sense of balance. But then you appear to be a master of that. The lines all seem to be dancing in a slow swaying waltz. I love the reflection of the stairs and the shine of all the surfaces. Beautiful work.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Elizabeth….thank you so much for your comment – I love your enthusiasm and detailed account of this piece. The building depicted is my favorite place in LA to shoot – The sense of movement, light and harmony, as interpreted in one of your paragraphs, is exactly what I set out to capture – thanks again!

  • Dave Rollins

    Dave Rollins

    What a great image. As already noted, there’s so much good stuff to it.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Very complex, as many gehry pieces, you are right…....thank you so much for visiting and for your comment Dave.

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    wonderful shot, angles and framing.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Thnx Susan…...!

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    great title…........love it

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Ty…...among my favorite shots.

  • egold

    egold

    Gorgeous continuation.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    Gehry is so fantastic…but…does he know you? You are the best Photographer he can have to show his work!

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Will you write to him?......I am honored by this comment Tereza – I hug his work often and I feel I am beginning to understand him -

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    JUlian, I would send him a folio with your nicest photos of his work and see what happens. Send him some prints too. If you don´t do it you will never know.
    When I went to Australia I knocked at he best Arcbitects door in town. I was accepted to work for them. Do whatever you have to do to achieve what you want.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Sound and encouraging advice…............you are very kind Tereza – and right!

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Wonderful shot.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    I’m proud of this one…....thnx!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Much obliged!..

  • Anna Goodchild

    Anna Goodchild

    It is so perfect for a hospital setting – clinical lines caught on camera. We are lucky that contemporary architecture is made for the camera; some, like you, capture it so much better than others! Thnk you.

  • Julian Escardo replied

    Beautiful comment Anna…....thank you!

  • MarianBendeth

    MarianBendeth about 1 month ago

    Magical!

  • Julian Escardo replied about 1 month ago

    Thank you so much Marian…....!~

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone 28 days ago

    Fantastic!!!

  • Julian Escardo replied 25 days ago

    Thank you Mel!.....

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib . 25 days ago

    this is a very cool shot, the architecture amazing here, i think its true art the designs they came up with. The shot captures the lines and the lights very well, great shot mate

  • Julian Escardo replied 22 days ago

    Thank you so much…..your visit is much appreciated as is your comment!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio 22 days ago

    Awesome shot!

  • Julian Escardo replied 22 days ago

    Ty Ana!....I’m in admiration of your work

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 15 days ago

    wow beautiful!

  • Julian Escardo replied 15 days ago

    Thank you so much!~......one of my favorite photographs.

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