Round Tower

[EOBeav]

It's not hopeless at all. Google a guy named Thomas Hawk and you'll find a lot of images like this one on his photostream.

[milosh]

I think you can go two ways with a shot like this, you can either include some of it's surroundings, which would put the building in it's environment, and since other buildings are probably square, this would make an interesting interaction. Or you can shoot the building alone (like you did), and go for a more abstract presentation of it. I personally prefer the first option, when it's well executed, something like this: HeLaBa by KPK or Lamp & Hexagon by Andreas Helweg
You have many examples of both on this link: Fotoblur - Architecture Photography Gallery

[webindiainfotech]

Originally Posted by rmettier

This is an unusual apartment block that I pass regularly on my way to work in the morning. It's unusual because it's cylindrical in shape, with staggered rectangular plates making up the facade. I recently took my camera along and tried capturing it. Unfortunately, I wasn't at all happy with the results. This image is the only one that turned out fairly well, but even this one doesn't really convince me, and I can't put my finger on what the problem is.



The sun was just rising to the right of the building (you can see the strongly lit plates on the top right edge), so I should have got a lot of texture etc.
I shot this fairly wide angle, hoping to capture the curved surface of the building, but it still looks rather flat.


Any hints or suggestions are welcome. I'll very probably pay another visit next week or so, so I'll have a go at implementing any ideas I get from you guys. I promise to post the results.

EXIF:
Camera Canon EOS 7D
Lens Model Sigma 17-70mm
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 17 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV

Edit: After typing that up, and taking another look at the image, I can put my finger on at least one thing that's bugging me. This is taken shortly after sunrise, and the left and right edges are about 90° apart around the building. The top right is in direct sunlight while the left lower edge is in shadow. I was somehow hoping for a stronger contrast in brightness along that diagonal, but apart from the very top right, it's all fairly uniform grey. Maybe the surrounding buildings reflected too much light for there to be any true shadow.

i think u will take more upward shot that covers more round shape of the building,it also seems good nxt time do this u will get better shot