The Grace Hotel - Sydney

Peter Hill

The Grace Hotel - Sydney

The Grace Hotel is in York Street, Sydney. It was built in 1930 in the Neo Gothic style, was renovated to be a landmark hotel, and is Heritage Listed. I shot it on Sunday, 18 January 2009, at around 7.30am, from across the street. The rising sun was directly in front. The sky was shot from my front balcony on Friday, 16 January 2009, at around 6.30am. The 2 images were then merged in Photoshop CS2. On both occasions I used my Canon EOS 5D Mark II, handheld, and Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L zoom lens. The building, which I have been wanting to shoot for a long time, was shot at 51mm, ISO 50 (for the detail), 1/100 sec at f4, in Monochrome, on the way home from another shoot. The conditions were perfect and the sky was clear. The sky was shot at 24mm, ISO 160, 1/4000 sec at f3.2, also in Monochrome.

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The Grace Hotel - Sydney by Peter Hill
  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    stunning capture

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly kathy!

  • GailD

    GailD

    Wow. This is spectacular.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Gail. thanks!

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    Brilliant my friend

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks David – how does an early morning CBD shoot sound?

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    this is really trippy Peter…. you have to exhibit some of these architectural shots sometime…maybe we should organize a group show somewhere….. stark elegant b/w beautifully framed shots somewhere nice….

  • Peter Hill replied

    I’m up for it Juiles, let’s do it.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Imposing and powerful shot. Well done, Peter.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Elana – thanks!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    WOW! This one really pops out at you doesn’t it! Wonderful work Peter!

  • Peter Hill replied

    hi Rosemary – this is where the 21.6 megapixels are doin’ their thang! Thanks

  • Steven Maynard

    Steven Maynard

    Impressive building Peter nice job

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Steven

  • PeterBusser

    PeterBusser

    Love all the lines (as was to be expected). The verticals on the building lead my eye to the sky, which in turn leads it to the back, the unknown… Very impressive!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Peter – glad u like it!

  • resin8n

    resin8n

    Just fantastic!

  • Peter Hill replied

    cool! thanks!

  • funkybunch

    funkybunch

    outstanding shot, great building, excellent photo!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks a bunch funkybunch!

  • Robert Hardy

    Robert Hardy

    Hi Peter, this is breathtaking in its magnificence! Your work just gets better and better. I wish I’d taken it :-)

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Rob – wow, you’re making my head swell, mate. Thanks! :)

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    The sense of grandeur and magificence is incredible. The central spire, with the clouds seeming to emanate from it, is the focal point of this. An awesome B & W image, Peter.

  • Peter Hill replied

    See why I’ve been wanting to shoot it?! :) thanks jan!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Powerful image, fantastic composition, great sky!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Peter!

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    great shot Peter

    I hope you add it to Art Deco Heaven Group, the Grace Hotel is one of the great examples of Sydney Art Deco Heritage

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Philip – done!

  • garts

    garts

    Wonderful image Peter,well done.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Adrian

  • jinney

    jinney

    -BRILLIANT WORK….and breath-taking to say the least!
    PERFECT in every detail!...SKY,DETAIL,lighting,angle,photoshop skills!!
    -jinney

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi jinney – thanks very much!

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin

    Just lovely – the details are amazing. A group show between youself and Juilee – now that would be great to see. The two of you capture Sydney’s beauty and diversity so well. : )

  • Peter Hill replied

    you are very kind, Adriana., and I am definitely up for it, if only coz then I finally get to meet Juiles.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    What an imposing building. The black and white works rally well here

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks mik!

  • Sara Lamond

    Sara Lamond

    I knew someone was watching me in my hotel room, I knew it…. :) Great processing!

  • Peter Hill replied

    I thought I spotted soemone looking!

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    OMG – can’t breath…......fantastic photography Peter and outstanding completed image

  • Peter Hill replied

    Chris, thank you very much for your kind feedback, much appreciated.

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    I’m not a fan of buildings in general, but this thing’s a bloody fortress!
    What a wild monochrome image!
    Nicely taken, Peter!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks mate, glad to impress!

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Spectacular image,very powerful and striking.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Hans!

  • Soxy Fleming!

    Soxy Fleming!

    amazing!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks!

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    sounds perfect for an early morning tell me when

  • Peter Hill replied

    soon!

  • David  McLean

    David McLean

    sensational work Peter, the 5D mk2 is certainly bringing out the best in you

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi David (gr8 avatar btw!) thanks for that. I definitely feel like the kid who stole the candy!

  • Tim Souter

    Tim Souter

    This is without a doubt a very impressive shot Peter.
    I especially like how the clouds descend into the roof top drawing your eye down to the dominating building.

  • Peter Hill replied

    cool assessment – thanks Tim!

  • Imber

    Imber

    Love this one.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Imber – the quality of your work is something I aspire to!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Great image, great lines, very sculptured look, like a cathedral or fortress! Impressive work! Sometimes you can hear people say – architucture is a music in stone, this one is definitely Symphony number five! On page two of Popular for 1 day, btw

  • Peter Hill replied

    Page 2 of Popular? Thanks Tanya for your thoughtful critique. Thanks also for suggesting replacing the sky!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Monumental photo !!!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Oh you really like this one – cool, and thanks anisja!

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    WOW, that is amazing, looks like a HUGE building, the sky is fantastic!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks DiEtte. I was very pleased with the result.

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    WOW, is right. So dynamic, forces itself on your eye but in a wonderful way.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again!

  • Mick Davson

    Mick Davson

    Awesome representation

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Mick

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    powerful !!!!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks michael!

  • dogfish

    dogfish

    Stunning capture of awesome architecture!

  • Peter Hill replied

    whoa – you like huh? thanks dogfish!

  • dogfish

    dogfish

    lucky guy if thats your view in the morning! see mine
    you have greatly portrayed the use of positive and negative space that the architect had to play-off the constant rise of the vertical plains. Brilliant point of view, can you tell me when it was built? It smacks of the Chicago school!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi dogfish. The Grace Hotel was built in 1930 in the Neo Gothic Style. I am going to upload sometime soon a zoomed in cut of the top of the front edifice as the detail achieved with 5dmk2 is amazing and you can’t really see it in the original as displayed here.

  • dogfish

    dogfish

    thanks very much mate.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Oh, breathtaking! :D

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Paul!

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Out of this world…..................... Superb image!

  • Peter Hill replied

    many thanks Robert!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Extraordinary image…breathtaking;)

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Shanina!

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    What a wonderful shot Peter and thank you so much for sharing your technique – I have learnt something already from your description!!!!! :-))

  • Peter Hill replied

    My pleasure, Veronica. Thank you very much. :)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Canon DSLR group. BigD, Cora and Kathy.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks guys! :)

  • Crispin  Gardner IPA

    Crispin Gardn...

    Huge Peter. I’m expecting The Joker and Batman to appear any moment. Cool shot.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Crispin – back to work huh? Did you get the Canon EOS 5D Mark II v2.00 ?

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    what a stunning capture.. congrats on the feature!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thank you kindly thoughtful!

  • Priscilla Rodriguez

    Priscilla Rodr...

    Stunning, breathtaking!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much Priscilla! And thanks for favouriting :)

  • Crispin  Gardner IPA

    Crispin Gardn...

    Yes, back to work and just happen to be in Perth this week so hopefully pick up the 5D Mark II V 2.00 and also replacement 24-70mm. Might try and catch up next week.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Cool! You can call it the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Mark II. Btw, Tanya is trying to give you some money for the 5D !!!

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    This shot is amazing!!!! I love the perspective, and the sky is brilliant! Also the details are fantastic, excellent shot!!!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Nikki – really appreciate your response! :)

  • Tim Wilson

    Tim Wilson

    Love this…great capture

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Tim

  • Tom Smith

    Tom Smith

    love this

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Tom

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Stunning architecture….great detail and POV. Amazing B&W shot with great sky too!
    All round brilliant! :)

  • Peter Hill replied

    I really appreciate that feedback, thanks Wendi!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wow, what an amazing compilation!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hey Mel. I’ve just realised you’ve dropped off my watchlist (again??), so I am about to get you back on again only this time with cement.

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    AMAZING indeed/what an angle/treatment/SO SPECTACULAR

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    WOWZER!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Guess that means you like it huh? :) Thanks for ALL your comments Lisa!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Looks like I need the same cement!

  • Peter Hill replied

    superglue seems to be working this time

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    Congrats on the Feature and the capture. It is very exciting when nature’s conditions/environment provide a great shot!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much, Amy!

  • M1EN

    M1EN

    Wow. I took a shot of the same building last w-e and was surprised to see it here. This is a really impressive one! Cheers

  • Peter Hill replied

    Awesome in colour! Well done!

  • KiwiAna

    KiwiAna

    Just love how the clouds see to eminate from the building.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Me too! When I took the cloud shots I thought maybe one day they could come in handy. I did not know then that that day would be 48 hours later!

  • Jeanne Horak-Druiff

    Jeanne Horak-D...

    Oh, how stunning! The clouds really make the picture for me, as if the sky itself is reflecting the shape of the building. Great capture.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Sorry I missed this comment Jeanne! I’m trying to catch up. thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    so powerful, the angle and the sky are fantastic…every picture you take is perfect.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Ingz, you are way too kind, but I thank you very much for yuor supportive comment!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful image peter ,

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks as always!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    WOW.
    Terrific capture + post work!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Birgitta!!

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    An excellent gallery Peter. This shot is my fave….....great treatment and tonal values.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks very much Wayne, much appreciated!

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    A Winner! M:>

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers,

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks Scott

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    Wonderful mono work Great perspective.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much Derek!

  • Martyn Baker

    Martyn Baker

    Wonderful Shot Peter

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Martyn!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Congratulations ! This is ART !

  • Peter Hill replied

    :)

    thank you my friend.

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