/ Register


  1. Welcome to Mu-43.com—a friendly Micro 4/3 camera & photography discussion forum!

    If you are thinking of buying a camera or need help with your photos, you will find our forum members full of advice! Click here to join for free!

Atlanta - Downtown/Centennial Park

Discussion in 'Scenic, Architecture, and Travel' started by Djarum, Feb 14, 2011.

Top Rated
  1. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    I had a quick trip to the GA aquarium and downtown Atlanta this weekend. I really wish I had time to shoot more of Downtown Atlanta, but sometimes the girlfriend comes before photography.:wink:

    I've got a decent set of photos from the Aquarium which I plan to post, along with some nighttime skyline pictures and some street/restaraunt photos.

    Feel free to comment on any of these. I really did not have the time to make compositional decisions to make great photos. These were "in a hurry and on the fly" type of photos. I really need to go to Atlanta and spend some time just doing architecture.


    These were taken mostly with the kit zoom lens.

    Freestanding Olympic Torch Art/statue with GA aquarium in background:

    P2124808.JPG

    Westin building with sun bouncing off, taken from Centennial Park. I added some perspective correction.

    P2124819.JPG

    Another, different composition. Flags of the Olympic games included in the shot. Also perspective correction added:

    P2124820.JPG

    This one here is not great compositionally, but sort of spoke to me. There seems to be some irony here.

    P2124836.JPG


    Lastly, part of the skyline at sunset. I really didn't think this shot would turn out this well, but I was really suprised. Taken from our parking deck.

    P2124868.JPG
     
    Djarum, Feb 14, 2011
    #1
    • Like Like x 4
  2. Stephen Geis

    Stephen Geis Mu-43 Top Veteran

    538
    May 13, 2010
    Charlotte, NC
    Small world - my family and I travelled to Atlanta this past weekend and took in the Aquarium too. Hope you don't mind if I post a few to this thread ...

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OruMb0X8nq7b2gPyPUEUeA?feat=embedwebsite">https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhE0b5AFJI/AAAAAAAADjk/rjmxH-b-ViQ/s640/P1230417.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/h-JYOvyuOoKL7E9XkbAa7w?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhGP5tpLMI/AAAAAAAADkE/Ae0dAH1N1Oo/s640/P1230056.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9PpnyW675HUxbkWXU6gP6A?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhH1Uw1XDI/AAAAAAAADkQ/Qc8_pbQCboU/s640/P1230296.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HtJAZ3AKleZa3WPV0AyHvQ?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhIEO9YjaI/AAAAAAAADkY/1ZQp3dUCL58/s640/P1230311.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WSLJquq8AU6FrAazxZeMaw?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhI07pms2I/AAAAAAAADko/SBOddWNK5Gw/s640/P1230326.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PWShd_t-RQJgVfE5AVslDA?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhJqMWdL5I/AAAAAAAADkw/9NYXku2obDU/s640/P1230346.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1UBpYP8iiL1pIn9rBMDlMg?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhJ-v2_lXI/AAAAAAAADk4/rTrTDCITqYU/s640/P1230373.JPG" height="640" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cTwDX8tG_quWoqYAhSUKjQ?feat=embedwebsite">[img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_8rsKLcUXdBs/TVhMaelGjlI/AAAAAAAADlw/VPT3-lJkCXE/s640/P1230284.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/StephenAGeis/GeorgiaAquarium?feat=embedwebsite">Georgia Aquarium</a></td></tr></table>

    All shot with GF1 and 20mm
     
    Stephen Geis, Feb 14, 2011
    #2
    • Like Like x 3
  3. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    Small world it is? We were there Saturday, left Sunday. I had my E-P1 and was using the 17mm most of the time in the aquarium. Boy was it crowded. I've been there before a few years ago, and I think I enjoyed it more then. They had a sea lion exhibit which they don't have anymore.

    By chance, that loooks like the pool deck on the Hilton Garden inn. You didn't stay there, did you?

    Very nice photos, btw.
     
    Djarum, Feb 15, 2011
    #3
    • Like Like x 1
  4. Stephen Geis

    Stephen Geis Mu-43 Top Veteran

    538
    May 13, 2010
    Charlotte, NC
    Thanks for the compliment.

    You have a sharp eye - we did stay at the Hilton Garden Inn and those were shot Saturday from the rooftop pool.

    It was crowded that day - but my wife, children and I had a blast - had almost as much fun in the heated outdoor pool as at the aquarium ...

    Hope you and your girlfriend enjoyed the weeekend too - and if you stayed at the same hotel, I may have seen you outside Sunday morning when the fire alarm went off and the hotel was evacuated around 7am ...
     
    Stephen Geis, Feb 16, 2011
    #4
  5. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    Yes I was there! Wow, never in my life. Ran down 8 flights of stairs! We were pretty beat from the day before, so waking up to the fire alarm wasn't pleasant. It could have been worse, though.

    We ended up going to Ikea on Sunday and headed back to Huntsville. I'm glad you and your family had a great time. We are thinking about doing the CNN tour and Coke tour next time we are over there. There is plenty to do in Atlanta.
     
    Djarum, Feb 16, 2011
    #5
  6. grebeman

    grebeman Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,202
    Mar 13, 2010
    South Brent, south Devon (UK)
    Barrie
    Now if you two had done the proper thing and grabbed your cameras before evacuating, you'd have recognised one another.

    Barrie
     
    grebeman, Feb 16, 2011
    #6
  7. GaryAyala

    GaryAyala Mu-43 Legend

    6,564
    Jan 2, 2011
    SoCal
    X2 :smile:
     
    GaryAyala, Feb 16, 2011
    #7
    • Like Like x 1
  8. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    Believe it or not, I did grab my camera, it was in a bag though:eek: 

    Left the laptop and everything else though. My girlfriend laughed and said she "sees where my priorities are".

    Dj
     
    Djarum, Feb 16, 2011
    #8
    • Like Like x 1
  9. Stephen Geis

    Stephen Geis Mu-43 Top Veteran

    538
    May 13, 2010
    Charlotte, NC
    I brought my wallet, phone and camera. A kind stranger snapped this unflattering, bed-head, photo of my family and I standing in front of one of the firetrucks ...

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r2KKK14o8G4sHqWGo4LcjA?feat=embedwebsite">[​IMG]
     
    Stephen Geis, Feb 16, 2011
    #9
    • Like Like x 1
  10. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    Stephen,

    It shows the moment, and that is what is important. I can't recall seeing you or your family. We went across the street on the other side of the fire trucks.

    I told my girlfriend about discussing how you and your family were there too, and she was floored. What a small world.
     
    Djarum, Feb 16, 2011
    #10
    • Like Like x 1
  11. grebeman

    grebeman Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,202
    Mar 13, 2010
    South Brent, south Devon (UK)
    Barrie
    :2thumbs: , that's for you both, glad it all ended safely.

    Barrie
     
    grebeman, Feb 16, 2011
    #11
  12. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

    3,350
    Dec 15, 2009
    Huntsville, AL, USA
    Jason
    As promised, here are a few more pictures. These are of downtown Atlanta at night.

    This first one here was on the roof of our parking deck. I could not get the BofA building all the way into the frame(there was a wall there).

    P2124896.JPG



    Here is one from the pool deck looking toward the World of Coke building.

    P2124901.JPG

    Finally, not great, but through our hotel window. The top of the foreground building is actually the Georgia Aquarium.

    P2124912.JPG
     
    Djarum, Feb 18, 2011
    #12
    • Like Like x 1
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...