I know there's some story behind this building and i'd love to tell it to you but unfortunately, i don't know it !! I know it's called 'the Skinny Building' or something like that and it's photographed by a lot of pro photographers. I'm sure, none of whom got a dump truck smack dab in the middle of the shot!!!!! lol!! -- i had to stand in the middle of the street for this and i still couldn't get a decent shot. So....no history lesson here...just a skinny building and a dump truck in the heart of Toronto.
Don't mind the really bad 'eraser' job on the plates. Forgot last minute to scrub it out....so you get the rush job. Besides, that would also mean i would have to read up on erasing in PSE4. Anyone know how to do it neatly? I just clicked on the eraser and rubbed away.
Resized both and ran USM on 1st photo.
Manual | ISO320 | SS 1/4000| f2.8 | natural light
The back of the building....
Manual | ISO320 | SS 1/4000| f2.8 | natural light
Photo #1 is awesome even with the dumptruck! I LOVE it...
Photo # 2.. that has got to be the wierdest but coolest looking backside of a building. You need to get the story on this!!
I'm intrigued!
Posted by: Monica | January 18, 2007 at 09:29 PM
VERY COOL! I really like them both!
Cari
Posted by: cari | January 18, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Ok, those are great!! I think #1 could be a postcard! (pS the truck, LOL)
Very cool pictures!
Posted by: Mogley | January 18, 2007 at 10:10 PM
hey, the building looks skinnier from the front than the back (sort of like me huh). i still think you did a good job with the shot. and i truly didn't see the truck until you pointed it out. i was focusing on the top of the building. i don't know why i keep thinking you live in houston? then again, there's any place with tall building would look like houston to me (heehee). tfs.
Posted by: cristina4k | January 18, 2007 at 10:54 PM
What a beautiful, unique building! I'm sure its hard to get a perfect shot with the way it's shaped and the streets and all, you did a great job!!!TFS!
Posted by: Sara D. (SaraBara on 2Peas) | January 18, 2007 at 11:52 PM
love that building. i'm sure there is some amazing story. the back shot is intresting too. sorry I don't know how to help about the eraser, looks like you got it done fine to me.. I wouldn't have thought to take it out! great city shots.
Posted by: Laurie_804 | January 19, 2007 at 08:05 AM
That is a VERY cool building! I agree with Cristina... I didn't even notice the dump truck! I was too busy looking at the top part of the building. Hope you find some info on that place!
Posted by: {shashin} dorothy | January 19, 2007 at 08:28 AM
How cool is that building. Great captures, dump truck and all.
Posted by: dar | January 19, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Wow, that is a great shot of that building! SOOO cool! Awesome work as always!
Posted by: Bobbijo_g | January 19, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Darn that dump truck. Still a great shot though. Your colors are nice and rich and focus is great.
Posted by: Jenluvs2scrap | January 19, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Beautiful building. What beautiful photos. Great angles. I love colors
Posted by: Christy (Krissynae) | January 19, 2007 at 04:34 PM
What a cool building! Your color and composition on these is great. I love the first shot, dump truck and all!
Posted by: Andrea | January 19, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Fabulous building. Bonus points for risking life and limb to get the shot. I really like seeing your city
Posted by: Patti | January 19, 2007 at 09:21 PM
great pics, love the way you captured the building.
Posted by: Michelle (sparklin) | January 19, 2007 at 09:23 PM
You girls really know how to make me laugh!! =)
Love all your comments
{{hugs}}
cherry.
Posted by: --cherry | January 19, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Cherry....what an interesting "behind" the building, I would love to hear the story behind that one! Great pictures of where you live, tfs!! :)
Posted by: *adrienne* | January 20, 2007 at 02:00 PM