What do you see in the artwork?
In this photograph, the iconic Amsterdam facades are captured from a wider perspective, emphasizing the dynamic and vibrant architecture of the city's canal-side buildings. Unlike a zoomed-in view, this wider angle at 25mm brings more of the surrounding environment into focus, showing not only the facades but also some of the cobblestone streets and parts of the canal itself. The buildings' tall, narrow forms, with their colorful exteriors and ornate gables, are perfectly aligned yet varied in detail.
What was your inspiration for this artwork?
This image was inspired by the unique energy and atmosphere of Amsterdam’s historic canal district. Walking through the city, I wanted to capture a scene that embodies the blend of culture, history, and modern life.
Did you use a special technique?
For this image, I used a 25mm wide-angle lens at f/3.5 to capture more of the scene without sacrificing depth. The aperture allows for a slight depth of field to create separation between the foreground and background, while still maintaining enough sharpness in the details of the buildings. The fast shutter speed of 1/1000 sec ensures crispness, freezing any subtle motion such as cyclists passing by or boats drifting on the canal.
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