General Chat / The Offical Photography Thread

Europe: Better architecure, most varied in the world perhaps.
North America: Better landscapes, most varied in the world perhaps.

Now that is true, considering much of North America's (and some middle eastern) architecture is based on mediterranean Europe, and most major countries (United States, Canada, Mexico) have mostly western influence. Really, you can say that Asia may have the most Geological and Architectural variation, but that is just because it is huge.

I agree that Asia has the most variation in architecture, but it's not the most varied area. There's no place with so many cultures in such a small area as Europe.

It's true that traditional architecture in North America is based on European architecture, but they didn't really do a good job... I have yet to find a town/city in North American that's as interesting as the average European town, historically speaking. My hometown (nothing special, 17,000 inhabitants) has more to offer than Canada and the US combined.

Australia has nice landscapes to! Blue mountains, beaches, desert and forests and more.

Hmm, well, Chicago is very historic and decades ago (before anyone here was ever born, otherwise they wouldn't be around anymore) there were huge and massive buildings, an example would be around the World's Fair (which doesn't exist anymore), and another obvious area would be the DC area. I think in some ways, Europe is more interesting than the United States, but Europe doesn't have and tropical or very arid areas, as much wildlife. Europe may have more cultures in a small area, but that is just because they have a more native population, there were many native american tribes.

It really depends on how you look at things, because Russia is pretty debatable, (so is the middle east in some areas). In my opinion, most countries are based on western architecture, especially the North American ones.

The United States was just founded more recently, so the architecture is all modern, there are very few to no places where you can find the architecture they have in Europe just because the country didn't live through that age.

I really disagree with that, an example of a building with western architecture is the Capitol Building. If you are near the east coast, there are some really good examples.

I agree that Asia has the most variation in architecture, but it's not the most varied area. There's no place with so many cultures in such a small area as Europe.

It's true that traditional architecture in North America is based on European architecture, but they didn't really do a good job... I have yet to find a town/city in North American that's as interesting as the average European town, historically speaking. My hometown (nothing special, 17,000 inhabitants) has more to offer than Canada and the US combined.

That's because the US is 400 years old. There are "modern" reconstructions of buildings in Europe older than that. Europe has architecture predating Christ. Kind of an unfair comparison, don't you think?

Though, if you want to see *true* variety, go look at pictures from Japan, especially Kyoto -- modern buildings right next door to traditional temples (which are themselves reconstructions that date back to 14th century). Better juxtaposition than Europe with it's insistence on preservation.

-ACE

It's true that traditional architecture in North America is based on European architecture, but they didn't really do a good job... I have yet to find a town/city in North American that's as interesting as the average European town, historically speaking. My hometown (nothing special, 17,000 inhabitants) has more to offer than Canada and the US combined.

Well America is still the best
Ironically, my hometown (pretty fucking special, 25,000 inhabitants) has more to offer than all of Europe combined. So how does that add up

It's true that traditional architecture in North America is based on European architecture, but they didn't really do a good job... I have yet to find a town/city in North American that's as interesting as the average European town, historically speaking. My hometown (nothing special, 17,000 inhabitants) has more to offer than Canada and the US combined.

Well damn, why do we even try?

Seriously Liampie, it seems like you make these comments pretty regularly and they're never validated (and really can't be, it's all subjective).

It's just that since America is still relatively new compared to some European countries. It didn't have more time to develop its culture. I see America as a big mishmosh of different cultures from every part of the world.

Anyway some new york apartments and townhouses remind me of European architecture but it has a completely different atmosphere due to the people that live there.

To me European archy is absolutely and most beautiful, America's archy has not much of a personality to say this is America. While European, Middle Eastern, Asia, Africa has a personality that's completely it's own.

So at the end of the day. It's just a matter of opinion and what is beautiful in your own eyes.

...What.

It's just that since America is still relatively new compared to some European countries. It didn't have more time to develop its culture. I see America as a big mishmosh of different cultures from every part of the world.

Anyway some new york apartments and townhouses remind me of European architecture but it has a completely different atmosphere due to the people that live there.

To me European archy is absolutely and most beautiful, America's archy has not much of a personality to say this is America. While European, Middle Eastern, Asia, Africa has a personality that's completely it's own.

So at the end of the day. It's just a matter of opinion and what is beautiful in your own eyes.

Exactly

Yesterday I came across this nice view. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me, so I had to try again today. I took my camera with me but it was so fucking cold, it was an agony to take this picture. I don't know if it was worth the pain...

is it me of does that building look like it's tilted... 3rd brick house from left to right. Must be the tree..

Looks beautiful. I wannna draw it and show it but my phone fucks up perspective.

This is from over the summer

Three minute exposure at ISO 640, F4.0... this was tonight, at 9:30.... looks like it's the middle of the day.


Ten-Minute exposure, ISO 125 f3.5


First attempt at light-drawing...

Anyone have any good New Year's pics? I did First Night Raleigh again this year but didn't get as many nice pics as last year.

Resolution Oak Tree


Holy Ghost Tent Revival


I also got a tripod and a few other things for Christmas that I'll hopefully put to good use soon.

Got a bit of spare time so thought I'd upload some pics I've been messing around with in Instagram. A pretty cool little free app on the Iphone. It does some pretty decent looking effects.


The Ship I am currently on in Nigeria.


My mate Oli looking somewhat weird, Taken a few days after we met up with Coaster Ed, Geewhzz, Corkscrewed and Robbie92


Kite flying in Salisbury UK


On Top of a Glacier in Iceland


The cable car system in San Marino


Doing field work in southern Spain


Paragliding off a mountain in Turkey


Magnum Force when it used to be at Flamingo Land UK


One of my most hated places in the world. Terminal 2 at Paris CDG, only trumped for rubbish airports by LAX,


A Cruise Ship sails into the sunset near Cadiz in Spain.

Cheers Guys
Dave

Wow, those look AWESOME.

And yes, LAX is a shithole.