Turning Torso

© Katarina Mansson

Turning Torso

Uploaded: January 03, 2010 01:36:58

Description


Finalist T&P January 2010.

Picture was taken in Malmoe; the town where I was born. The building is called "Turning Torso" and is a deconstructivist skyscraper in Malmoe, Sweden. It was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. The tower reaches a height of 190 metres (623 feet) with 54 stories. Upon completion, it was the tallest building in Scandinavia and the second tallest residential building in Europe.

Canon 24-105 mm f/4 L IS lens, circular polarizer, handheld. Raw conversion and postprocessing in Bridge and CS3.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Dr Silly level-classic January 03, 2010

Cool capture. :O) #1222492

Michelle Alton January 03, 2010

An exquisite capture and fascinating description. #8265755

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 03, 2010

So clean and sharp and a most interesting subject, Katarina. #8266443

Daniella Puente January 04, 2010

Is really an impressive subject and you did terrific captures of it! #8269822

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 04, 2010

T&P or EoD or even C-A -- this is my favorite of your three posted images of this wonderful building, Katarina. #8270320

Craig W. Myers level-addict January 08, 2010

Excellent architectural shot. #8281548

Datha Y. Thompson January 08, 2010

I agree Excellent Katarina!! :0) #8282479

Renee Doyle February 19, 2010

Love this Katarina!! Congratulations!! #8396944

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 20, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! So cool Katarina! #8401648

Sam Britt February 20, 2010

Congratulations, another terrific finalist! #8402656

Cathy Barrows February 21, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...you really showed this one off #8405683

Elida Gutierrez level-classic February 23, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!!!

The best of Luck!!! #8410334


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