Opera Blues

Artist: Marguerite Foxon
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Opera Blues

I love the Sydney Opera House and have photographed it many times, along with a gazillion others, including many who upload to RB. Im always looking for an angle that is different yet still preserves the essential architecture of this iconic building. Best viewed in the larger format.

Handheld, Nikon D90 112.0m f/8 1/1000s ISO800

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Wayne Pearson

Hi Marguerite, I would love to photograph the Opera House, but eventhough I have been there, I haven’t had my camera with me. This image is excellent, it could look good in black and white too.
Marguerite Foxon replied

Thanks Wayne. I have looked at it in B&W but it didnt ‘pop’. You’ll have to take your camera next time in Sydney – you’d have a ball with this building!
Susan Kimball

Beautiful image!
Marguerite Foxon replied

Thanks Susan, appreciate your visit.
Geoff Coleman...

Perfectly proportioned in its composition Marguerite. Unbelievably difficult to get an original take on the Opera House but you’ve done it here- it is just so perfectly balanced with that central panel and the colours. One of your best methinks.
Marguerite Foxon replied

Thanks Geoff. Yes, its a bit of a different angle, which is what I was trying to get. thanks for your kudos! And the fav!
wayneg

excellent shot
Marguerite Foxon replied

Thanks so much wayneg and for the fav of this photo. Appreciate it!
Ron Quick

Great & refreshing view of the S.O.H. Your right R.B. is satuarated w/ many nice postcard pics of this truly historic and identifiable landmark, however your creative pic is wonderful & showcases the gorgeous patterns & colors-nicely done!
Marguerite Foxon replied

Thanks Ron for your great comment. I find it a real challenge to shoot a building that is so well known and over-photographed and yet come up with something that captures its essence but doesnt look like the usual shot.
richman

i recently kept coming across this image, but never click on it, sorry mate, didnt realize it was the very talented miss margo
i love the way you have seen such world iconic building, and made it unreconiazble.
i wouldnt have guessed it was the opera house at all
detailing, shapes, shades of gray working perfectly in harmony
Marguerite Foxon replied

Well you pay me the highest compliment by saying you did not recognize it because that was what I was trying to do, yet when you know it is the Opera House it is instantly recognizable. thanks friend!