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.
Featured by the Sydney Group 21 October 2009
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kathy s gillen...
stunning capture
Peter Hill replied
thanks kindly kathy!
GailD
Wow. This is spectacular.
Peter Hill replied
Hi Gail. thanks!
David Petranker
Brilliant my friend
Peter Hill replied
thanks David – how does an early morning CBD shoot sound?
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
Imposing and powerful shot. Well done, Peter.
Peter Hill replied
Hi Elana – thanks!
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
Impressive building Peter nice job
Peter Hill replied
thanks Steven
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
Just fantastic!
Peter Hill replied
cool! thanks!
funkybunch
outstanding shot, great building, excellent photo!
Peter Hill replied
thanks a bunch funkybunch!
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
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
Powerful image, fantastic composition, great sky!
Peter Hill replied
thanks Peter!
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
Wonderful image Peter,well done.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Adrian
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
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
What an imposing building. The black and white works rally well here
Peter Hill replied
thanks mik!
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
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
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
Spectacular image,very powerful and striking.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Hans!
Soxy Fleming!
amazing!!!
Peter Hill replied
thanks!
David Petranker
sounds perfect for an early morning tell me when
Peter Hill replied
soon!
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
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
Love this one.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Imber – the quality of your work is something I aspire to!
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
Monumental photo !!!!!
Peter Hill replied
Oh you really like this one – cool, and thanks anisja!
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
WOW, is right. So dynamic, forces itself on your eye but in a wonderful way.
Peter Hill replied
thanks again!
Mick Davson
Awesome representation
Peter Hill replied
thanks Mick
michael byerley
powerful !!!!!!
Peter Hill replied
thanks michael!
dogfish
Stunning capture of awesome architecture!
Peter Hill replied
whoa – you like huh? thanks 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
thanks very much mate.
Paul Louis Vil...
Oh, breathtaking! :D
Peter Hill replied
thanks Paul!
Robert Armstrong
Out of this world…..................... Superb image!
Peter Hill replied
many thanks Robert!
Shanina Conway
Extraordinary image…breathtaking;)
Peter Hill replied
thanks kindly Shanina!
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
Congratulations you have been featured in Canon DSLR group. BigD, Cora and Kathy.
Peter Hill replied
thanks guys! :)
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
what a stunning capture.. congrats on the feature!!!
Peter Hill replied
thank you kindly thoughtful!
Priscilla Rodr...
Stunning, breathtaking!!
Peter Hill replied
thanks very much Priscilla! And thanks for favouriting :)
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
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
Love this…great capture
Peter Hill replied
thanks Tim
Tom Smith
love this
Peter Hill replied
thanks Tom
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
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
AMAZING indeed/what an angle/treatment/SO SPECTACULAR
Peter Hill replied
thanks very much!
funkyfacestudio
WOWZER!
Peter Hill replied
Guess that means you like it huh? :) Thanks for ALL your comments Lisa!
Mel Brackstone
Looks like I need the same cement!
Peter Hill replied
superglue seems to be working this time
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
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
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-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
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
wonderful image peter ,
Peter Hill replied
thanks as always!
Birgitta
WOW.
Terrific capture + post work!
Peter Hill replied
thanks Birgitta!!
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
A Winner! M:>
Peter Hill replied
thanks again!
Scott d'Almeida
cheers,
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Scott
Derek Dobbie
Wonderful mono work Great perspective.
Peter Hill replied
thanks very much Derek!
Martyn Baker
Wonderful Shot Peter
Peter Hill replied
thanks Martyn!
anisja
Congratulations ! This is ART !
Peter Hill replied
:)
thank you my friend.