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Some of the whole #3

© Donna Roberts

Some of the whole #3

Uploaded: November 14, 2006

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Detail of one of the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

You may also be interested to know that it has 2194 pre-cast concrete sections as its roof (some weighing up to 15 tonnes). The roof sections are held together by 350 kms of tensioned steel cable and there are over 1 million tiles on them!


Comments

Renee Doyle November 14, 2006

This is stunning Donna! Great capture with terrific compositon and detail! I love how the sun is shining off the sails! I am so glad I didn't put my version of these in as they just don't come anywhere near the style of yours!!!! Love it!
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David L. Luchowski November 14, 2006

What a beautiful capture,Donna.Amazing detail. #3584045

Paul E. Earl November 14, 2006

Very beautiful Donna! I love this series and your take on the Opera House! #3584066

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 14, 2006

Donna, excellent detail, textures, point of view and DOF. #3584081

Barbara Waldoch November 14, 2006

This is such a cool structure! Looks much better on your pictures then on any I have ever seen, Donna! #3584105

Manuel Barrera November 14, 2006

Another great perspective, Donna, of this beautiful building and nice history to go with it. #3584118

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 14, 2006

Magnificient graphic structure and a perfect capture of it, Donna!! Your recent submits are truly unique!! #3584136

Paul Michko November 14, 2006

Magnificent style and composition, Donna. #3584139

Carolyn J. Connolly November 14, 2006

WOW, Donna - what a BREATHTAKING capture of this Opera House sail!! It's absolutely S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R!! The composition is SUPERB, the detail is AMAZING, and your perspective is FABULOUS!! Do you happen to get the impression that I really LOVE this series of yours, Donna?!! ;o) Keep them coming, my friend, and have a WONDERFUL week!! Don't work TOO hard!! :o) #3584141

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 14, 2006

Terrific image Donna!!!
Wonderful details and composition!!!
WINNER!!! #3584154

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 14, 2006

What a great series. I don't know how they can pick one from all these great shots!! #3584241

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 14, 2006

This is a stunning image Donna! Great capture with terrific compositon and details! #3584275

Glenn E. Urquhart November 14, 2006

Well seen, well composed, outstanding color, lighting, pov, contrast, geometric design and quite beautiful, Donna!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3584390

Dominique Declerck November 14, 2006

Beautiful capture, Donna!! #3584427

Stephen Zacker November 14, 2006

I think this is one of your best. Great composition and patterns. #3584438

Colette M. Metcalf November 14, 2006

Winner!!!!! #3584464

Carol Sawyer November 14, 2006

Excellent capture and composition, Donna!!! very well done!! #3584478

Laura Clay-Ballard November 14, 2006

totally awesome!!! #3584501

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 14, 2006

Very well captured Donna! Thanks for the additional info! Jeff #3584807

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 14, 2006

WOW! Well done, Donna! #3584972

Roger Bernabo November 14, 2006

Love the detail and information about this structure! #3585060

Carla Metzler November 14, 2006

Unique and great capture, Donna! #3585233

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 14, 2006

FANTASTIC, Donna...you are showing us angles that are not usually seen of the Opera House!!!! They are wonderful!!!! Thank you for the information on it also... it's all very interesting!!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3585416

Jenny Bosmans November 14, 2006

What a stunner, DDU...amazing detail and capture! Great info as well! :) #3586621

Karen Engelbreth November 14, 2006

Donna - another fantastic image - love the story too! #3586637

Bill Wyatt November 14, 2006

Wow what details and clarity! I love the designs and lines just awesome, Donna!! #3587073

Tarun Bose November 14, 2006

Awsome shot Donna. Your expertise on the elements of design is remarkable. You are one of the best in this subject. Well done. #3587276

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 14, 2006

Wow, super image, colors, shapes, and lighting!! Great job, my friend!! #3587460

Karim Abiali November 14, 2006

Again, wonderful photo. #3587714

Donna Roberts November 14, 2006

WOW - thank you all so very much for your positive thoughts.
Great to hear from you all.
:-)
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Cathy Stancil November 15, 2006

This is BEAUTIFUL !!! Love your few last shots as well Donna, what an awesome series... I bet we'll see this one again soon !! BRAVO ! #3589784

David Phalen November 15, 2006

Awesome!! I've never seen the sail details. Excellent detail here ddu. #3590873

Pat Gamwell November 15, 2006

TOTALLY AWESOME, my friend! The info really enhanced an already fabulous shot! #3592170

Donna Roberts November 15, 2006

Thank you so much Katee, David and Pat for your wonderful comments.
Great to hear from each of you.
:-)
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John Connolly November 16, 2006

Great work here Donna! Your series has started me thinking of another day trip to Sydney!
Happy house hunting! #3596461

Donna Roberts November 16, 2006

Thank you John - we are going 'hunting' again on Sunday.
Fingers crossed!
:-)
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