BNE OpenHouse 2016

“Brisbane Open House is a free public festival that celebrates Brisbane’s architecture and offers behind-the-scenes access to 100 buildings across the city”
— BNE Open House

This year I was determined to visit some new places. I also made an exception a revisited Woods Bagot, Architectural firm right in the city. Mainly because I love their repurposed (and done so in a thoughtful manner) office space and catch up on their latest projects.

Woods Bagot foyer.

Woods Bagot foyer.

Workspace, Woods Bagot

Workspace, Woods Bagot

Woods Bagot Feature

Woods Bagot Feature

Architectus Light Space

Architectus Light Space

bureau^proberts, Architecture. Again a thoughtful repurposing of the existing space. A blend of new with the old.

bureau^proberts, Architecture. Again a thoughtful repurposing of the existing space. A blend of new with the old.

Interior details

Interior details

Street Lines

Street Lines

My focus being on lines/ light > details. Finding a point of interest, determining the best angle / approach for the photo. And the occasional post edit. One day soon I shall purchase a tilt/shift lens, ideal for tight spots and shooting verticals.

Patrick Wharf Brisbane on Tri-x 400. Nice wide feature shot of the Control Tower.

Patrick Wharf Brisbane on Tri-x 400. Nice wide feature shot of the Control Tower.

Port of Brisbane, Main Center

Port of Brisbane, Main Center

Internal Feature - Port of Brisbane

Internal Feature - Port of Brisbane

Stanchions. Kind of reminded me of TRON. Robotic Container Pickers "Straddlers". 

Stanchions. Kind of reminded me of TRON. Robotic Container Pickers "Straddlers". 

Patrick Yard

Patrick Yard

Technique & Approach #18 - ND Filter - Comparison

A while back I arose before sparrow fart and headed off to the coast at Sandgate/ Shorncliffe. 

Unfiltered - Aperture priority f/8 (ish), 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Unfiltered - Aperture priority f/8 (ish), 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Variable ND +9 - full manual - f/8, 30sec, 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Variable ND +9 - full manual - f/8, 30sec, 100 speed Ilford, 28mm (manual focus set to infinity)

Either photo has it's own qualities. Both are the same setting, the only difference is the use of an ND filter. Blocking out more light allowing for a much longer shutter duration, the result? Blurred lines. Drama, a cinematic look, I guess. The extreme vignetting comes also from the ND filter and wide angle lens. Both photos are straight from developer / scanner.

A tripod and cable release was used for both and is highly recommended in low light and especially when doing long exposures (< 1/20th). Manfrotto is my preferred brand.

Shot Ilford 100, Canon A1, Sigma 28mm.

Purchased from BH Photo Video New York. They stock a range of photographic accessories. Including filters, film, tripods, etc.

Purchased from BH Photo Video New York. They stock a range of photographic accessories. Including filters, film, tripods, etc.

QUT + Botanica

The QUT Precinct would have to be some of my favourite modern architecturally designed buildings in Brisbane.

Surrounding (sort of) the QUT Gardens Point Precinct, is the glorious City Botanical Gardens. So plant. Much photosynthesis. With Qld putting on the best weather all year round, guaranteed greenery. 

All on Kodak Ektar 100, Canon A1.