Blue Velvet

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Blue Velvet

Featured in Journal Junkies Dec 11th 2009
Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World Dec 9th 2009
Featured in Cityscapes & City Skylines Nov 25th 2009
Featured in Your countries best 16th Nov 2009
Featured in This Is England 20th Nov 2009
AS OF TODAY, DEC 13TH 2009, THIS IMAGE HAS HAD 589 VIEWS, Thank you.
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I always consider this as my favourite photograph I ever took.

This building is called The Sage Gateshead

The Sage Gateshead is a world-class music centre located in Gateshead in the North East of England. Primarily a live music venue and a music education centre, The Sage Gateshead runs a local, national and international live music programme. Situated on the southern banks of the River Tyne, with stunning views of the Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead Quaysides, The Sage Gateshead also offers unique conference and event spaces.

Camera used = Canon 350D
Lens used = Canon 18-55

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Blue Velvet by Photo57
  • MissBritt

    MissBritt

    This is in Newcastle, no? Think I remember seeing it as I drove over a bridge… I snapped a few shots from the car!
    I love the softness of the water, and the twinkle of the lights.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you for your comment MissBritt.

    No, it isn’t in Newcastle, it’s in Gateshead which is directly over the River from Newcastle.

  • Forfarlass

    Forfarlass

    This is a fantastic photo.Like the reflections in the water. It would make a great wall hanging.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Forfarlass :-)

  • Sotiris Kousoulos

    Sotiris Kousoulos

    this is really amazing! the colors, the composition, the reflections… bravo!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Sotiris

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Scott

  • NikonJohn

    NikonJohn

    Yes it is fabulous! The reflections and clouds are almost surreal.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much John.

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    A favorite for me now too David!! :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Keith.

  • Steve & Lesley

    Steve & Lesley

    stunning image

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Steve.

  • Gino Iori

    Gino Iori

    Brilliant work

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Gino.

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Yes David I have to agree with you it is outstanding.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Noelene.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Gorgeous capture, my friend!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Bela

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Antanas

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Amazing capture!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Tracy

  • Iain Phillips

    Iain Phillips

    Excellent. I’ve taken a good few shots of this building, but none as good as this, well done.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for such a great message, it’s appreciated Iain

  • Robin Monroe

    Robin Monroe

    beautiful:)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Robin

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    Stunning :) love the color and the composition :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Mark

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    Into faves, Dave!!
    I’m a poet nad didn’t know it!!LOL
    Cheers Neil

  • Photo57 replied

    Thanks very much Neil.

  • canOworms

    canOworms

    The best Sage image I have ever seen in my life. Well done.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thanks very much Michael mate.

  • Susie Peek-Swint

    Susie Peek-Swint

    Terriific light and reflections .. I love the little starbursts of light too ~ great shot!

  • Photo57 replied

    You are very kind, thank you very much Susie

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Excellent work David!!! I hoped you would put this here in your new portfolio :))
    This is one of your greatest and most beautiful work!!!

  • Photo57 replied

    You are always a lovely Lady and say things which makes me feel good deep down in my belly. :-)

    Thank you very much dear Rosy

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert

    A stunning work!!! Wonderful composition, light, reflections & tones!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Ruth, I appreciate it, a lot.

  • lorilee
  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Lorille. I appreciate this honour, a lot :-)

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    Absolutely Outstanding P57 The Reflections on the Building from ther building oppopsite are Totally Awesome The Colours & Muted River are Brilliant Well Done Thank U Frankie

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Frank,

    I think that I was lucky when I took this, every single thing just seemed to be perfect at that time, sky, water, colours, light, reflections. All I done was press a button, someone else took care of the rest :-)

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    WOWeeeeeeeeee, I’ve wanted to capture a picture of this for ages. I saw it when visiting my family, but one day eh? Magical captue with great light and perfection in technique. Don.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thanks very much Don.

    If ever you are in the area and want to go take some photographs of this I’ll see you there, just let me know mate :-)

  • Jo Hoden   "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    fabuous shot….....

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much, I appreciate it, a lot.

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    beautiful photo …lovely reflections

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Linda :-)

  • Ton Beerens

    Ton Beerens

    great capture

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Ton

  • toriyule

    toriyule

    beautiful image and description!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for your message Tori, I appreciate it :-)

  • frogster

    frogster

    This is a Wow shot

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much frogster, I appreciate it, a lot :-)

  • SPQQKY

    SPQQKY

    Gateshead had nowt like that when I were a bairn mind…..... :)
    But what a super shot…. Lovely.. :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Aye, ahhh remember me Fatha taking me to the Quayside on a Sunday morning when I was a Kid in the 60’s . . . what a dump it was.

    Thanks SPOOKY :-)

  • Michael Scholl

    Michael Scholl

    Fabulous!!!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Michael, it’s much appreciated mate.

  • eoconnor

    eoconnor

    a stunning photu LIZ

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Liz :-)

  • oddoutlet

    oddoutlet

    No wander it’s your favourite shot! It truly is stunning colours with the smoothness of the water and the interesting building…Nice one!

  • Photo57 replied

    I appreciate your comment, thank you.

  • GabrielK

    GabrielK

    excellent

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much GabrielK

  • zabcoloma

    zabcoloma

    nicely done

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for your message zabcoloma

  • inglesina

    inglesina

    Fantastic shot :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for your message my friend :-)

  • Jigsawman

    Jigsawman

    nice post processing, well done

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much my friend. If you didn’t all ready know, this is an HDR image.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thanks very much for your message Cheryl :-)

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    This is Stunning!!!!!!! Fantastic capture!!! =)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Nikki.

    I had an account here on redbubble for nearly 2 years, well, since February 2008 until just last week. I don’t wish to say here on an open forum why I had to delete that account, but I did and then opened this new one. I had this image In my old account and it was by far the most popular one with thousands of views and hundreds of comments.

    Thanks again :-)

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    awesome night time photograph it has it all

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for your message dear Cynthis :-))

  • Deon Van Den Berg

    Deon Van Den Berg

    great shot

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Deon, I appreciate it my friend.

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    Really beautiful!!.. any editing involved?... teach me!!
    :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Hiya Justine,

    Thank you very much for your message.

    You probably guessed that this is what they call an HDR image.

    I don’t use the software that most people seem to use to create these images, “Photomatix”.

    No, I use the one called “DynamicPhoto HDR” which I purchased from here = http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html

    I don’t think I’m anywhere near good enough to teach anyone anything. For me it’s nearly all trial and error.

    Thanks

    Bye bye :-)

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    no i didn’t guess.. i always wondered how people got this effect… i have heard of HDR but dont know a lot about it… well you seeem to have the knack anyway!!
    well done!
    :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Sorry I am late with my replies but can’t come onto the internet as much as I would like these days.

    Thank you for your message and support my friend :-)

  • Mark Robson

    Mark Robson

    This is just superb!!!

  • Photo57 replied

    Sorry I am late with my replies but can’t come onto the internet as much as I would like these days.

    Thank you for your message and support Mark :-)

  • GraceNotes

    GraceNotes

    The group Cityscapes and Skylines would appreciate having this in our collection.
    It is a wonderful capture and post-treatment is superb.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for yourencouragement and support :-)

    I just joined the group and submitted this image to it.

  • GraceNotes

    GraceNotes

    Congratulations – beautiful capture…great reflections, lighting, and surreal mood!

  • Photo57 replied

    I am really happy to see my image featured in your group.

    Thank you very much my friend :-)

  • Bootkneck

    Bootkneck

    Cracking capture,great vp,
    well done.

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much mate, it’s much appreciated.

  • Lindamell

    Lindamell

    wow what a wonderful image of The Sage, congratulations on your features :)

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much for your message Linda.

  • daniellesalmon

    daniellesalmon

    Congrats on the feature!

  • Photo57 replied

    Thank you very much Danielle, a nice thing to say and I appreciate it :-)

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Fire works…..congrats and cheers on your featured!!!! :)))))
    This is STILL my favorite photo!! !!!!! :)))))))
    It’s very avant garde, absolutely beautiful and phenomenal David!!!!!! :)))))

  • Photo57 replied

    Well, my dear friend, you must think just like me because this is my favourite photograph too . . . I tell people that it is by far the best one I ever took, but I was lucky I was there at the right time because everything was just right, the sky, the water, the light . . . everything :-)

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill 26 days ago

    Absolutely pure fantasy!!!! glorious capture, imagery and colour, Wonderful place and wonderfully shot. well done you!!!! Sorry I haven’t been around much lately, but lovely to hear from you. Take care dear friend. love and hugsxxx

  • Photo57 replied 26 days ago

    Hiya Hilary,

    I hope all is good in your world.

    Thank you for this comment and also for all the support since I joined the redbubble community.

    See you soon

    David :-)

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson 26 days ago

    Great shot , but can you do me a favour and add some information on the HDR process, things like , handheld or tripod, how many exposures if you have the setting even better, what software was used. That way I can accept into HDR Photography group.

    When it’s been added please resubmit it for moderation. and we will add it to the group.

    Regards

    Philip
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  • Kylie  Sheahen

    Kylie Sheahen 26 days ago

    Wow awesome capture! a fave for me :)

  • Photo57 replied 26 days ago

    You are very kind.

    Thank you for your great message and also for saying my photograph is one of your favourites …........... I appreciate it, a lot :-)

  • Helen Greenwood

    Helen Greenwood 21 days ago

    Wow….both with regards to the shot and the length of time it took for me to get to the bottom to post my comment….this really is an amazing shot…..just sublime!

  • Photo57 replied 21 days ago

    What a lovely message, thank you Helen, it is appreciated, a lot :-)

  • Karen Stackpole

    Karen Stackpole 20 days ago

    CONGRATULATIONS, this is a great image and suited my interest in roof tops for this weeks FEATURES.
    .

  • Photo57 replied 20 days ago

    Hello Karen,

    I thank you for your great message and also for the support and encouragement.

    David :-)

  • Danny Clarkson

    Danny Clarkson 20 days ago

    This is Wonderful! Absolutely amazing! Love it!

  • Photo57 replied 20 days ago

    Thank you very much Danny, I appreciate it, a lot.

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder 19 days ago

  • Photo57 replied 19 days ago

    Well, I can hardly believe it . . . this is the 5th Group Feature for my image Blue Velvet.

    Thank you, thank you very much my dear friend :-)

  • JessicaGillan

    JessicaGillan 18 days ago

    STUNNING

  • Photo57 replied 18 days ago

    Thank you very much Jessica :-)

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp 17 days ago

    Congratulations on your many features here David...This is so well composed, framed and colorful, and the reflections are awesome…inst fave, with thanks

  • Photo57 replied 17 days ago

    Thank you very much for your great message Larry :-)

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp 17 days ago

    Hi David, we are 8:29Am here in Winnipeg right now, thats quite a difference don’t you think.

  • frogster

    frogster 15 days ago

    Stunning image

  • Photo57 replied 11 days ago

    You are very kind, thank you very much Frogster.

  • Pam Mullins

    Pam Mullins 15 days ago

    WOW, that is breathtaking.

  • Photo57 replied 11 days ago

    And so was your comment, thank you very much Pam.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer 15 days ago

    wgar a fantastic image you have here.

  • Photo57 replied 11 days ago

    I thank you very much for your message my friend.

  • CeleryGirl

    CeleryGirl 12 days ago

    instant fave!

  • Photo57 replied 11 days ago

    Ahhhhhhhhh, thank you very much Miss Celery :-)

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington 11 days ago

    Well, I am certain many have made this a fav and I will do the same. Just a stellar shot. Well taken.—Steve

  • Photo57 replied 11 days ago

    Thank you very much Steve.

  • ellcot

    ellcot 11 days ago

    Wow! Gorgeous work!!

  • Photo57 replied 10 days ago

    I thank you for your great message Ellcot :-)

  • rasim1

    rasim1 11 days ago

    Excellent shot.Congratulations.

  • Photo57 replied 10 days ago

    I thank you for your great message rasim :-)

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta... 3 days ago

    Absolutely excellent….you should let the architects know about this shot..

  • Photo57 replied 3 days ago

    Hello Peter,

    What a great message, thank you very much my friend :-)

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