Getty Center, Los Angeles

Tee Why

I made it out to the Getty, it rained just before and the sky is full of big fluffy clouds and the air is so clear, you can see very far without any haze. Both which are somewhat of a rarity in Southern California.

The lighting was good on some parts but when it got hazy, I noticed a loss of contrast that I don't like with hazy sky. But we kept our WB on cloudy to bring up more colors so when processing in RAW you don't have to adjust the WB as much. We were waiting for the twilight but the sun fell down on a big cloud and that was pretty much it.

1. Entrance


2. Model to represent the first real aqueduct system built by Mulholland


3. Looking up from a scaffolding sculpture.


4. Abstract of a wall


5. Looking north toward the 405 Freeway.


6. Forced perspective


7. Break in the clouds


whole gallery is here.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/gallery/642341#P-1-15
c/c welcome.

HarlanBear

Some pretty cool stuff, Tom.

I like numbers 4, 6 & 7 most. Post storm skies are the best, aren't they? Also like the abstract you made of the building lines and the perspective, comp & sky of the "Forced Perspective" image.

Nicely done.
Thanks for sharing.

Dogdots

#'s 3,4,5 are my favorites. Good job shooting these.

schmoo

These are the best shots of the Getty I think I've seen. Fantastic work!

Tee Why

hey thanks all

DesertRat

I really like #5. The diverging lines grab your eyes and drag them right to the fork in the road! I don't quite get the focus in #2 though. Nice work!

Mike

saurora

Great shots and wow! ...no people! Wish I would have thought to go! I especially like #5.

Tee Why

I'm starting to wonder about no. 2 myself, the focus was at the edge of the little shelf in the foreground.

Some didn't like the slight tilt on no. 5, so I corrected it and I think it looks better. Here it is.

a110p0

Great Stuff
Terrific series! Some of the best shots of the Getty.

I love the dramatic angled shots of the railing and the abstract look
of the stone walls.

Alvin

DaddyO

Well done photos. I like the appeal in the #4 abstract and the way you lined up the freeway with the handrail #5. Your other images are equally nice.

scottV

excellent shots, #2 is great. I love those big puffy clouds and blue sky, unfortunately only available a handful of days in socal