Saturday, July 23, 2011

The Ascent

The Ascent, Covington, Kentucky  © Doug Hickok


Charleston has plenty of charming 18th and 19th century architecture, but little in the way of contemporary cutting-edge architecture. That is why I get so excited when visiting large cities, like we did on our road trip to Cincinnati and Atlanta. Metropolises like these have modern structures featuring innovative designs appealing to artful photography, especially abstract photography. Pictured above is a portion of The Ascent, across the river from Cincinnati, an ultra-modern luxury condominium that curves sharply into the sky. It was designed by renown architect Daniel Libeskind, who is also master planner of the new World Trade Center in New York City. Although the overcast sky was less than ideal for a comprehensive view, the soft smooth lighting was prime for detail shots.

Not incidentally, The Ascent could be a metaphor for the ascent of civilization, which can be, in part, attributed to man's ability to master and expand on the art of building the abode.

To see a complete view of The Ascent, see this link.


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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Cool capture Doug!

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  2. fabrizioJuly 23, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    very nice composition love vertival depth and point of view

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  3. Joop ZandJuly 23, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Wow....that fantastic Doug,
    i like this composition and colors very much.

    greetings, Joop

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  4. yzJuly 23, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    great geometric abstract

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  5. brattcatJuly 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    this photograph has certainly 'lifted' my spirit.

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  6. Luis GomezJuly 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Great shot Doug! Wonderful lines.

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  7. franzJuly 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    i love the blue tones in this capture, and the soft and soaring lines! libeskind is a very versatile architect i think - i like his jewish museum in berlin very much, but i can't say the same about his plans for ground zero! a wonderful weekend to you, doug, hopefully with less heat than in the past days!

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  8. RandyJuly 23, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Love this shot!

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  9. VPJuly 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Being an architecture buff myself, I like this very much!

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  10. john4jackJuly 23, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Marvelous lines and tones.

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  11. T. BecqueJuly 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    A frame filled with shapes. I love it.

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  12. R.Theys-Troland54July 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Excellent Doug!

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  13. Stefan JanssonJuly 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I like how you shot this.

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  14. London CallerJuly 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Have you heard of a tribe called Minangkabau living in Indonesia.
    Their traditional buildings have curvy and pointed roofs.
    Ha, hope you don't read Freud.

    Anyway, this modern building certainly has some ancient elements taken from the Minangkabau people. ;^)

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  15. Cezar and LéiaJuly 24, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    wow this is modern and so beautiful!
    Léia

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  16. BrandNewStudioJuly 24, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    WOW

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  17. Andrew Graeme GouldJuly 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Love the way you've isolated this interesting section of the building, Doug. It does, indeed, make a fine abstract.

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  18. ChristopherJuly 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love this architectural abstract and the accompanying post Doug. Strangely, my mind immediately went to Tetris when I saw the pattern of windows.

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  19. georgeJuly 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I know that feeling Doug...contemporary architecture is so exciting in its creative, bold and simple lines. And you've done justice to this one with your careful framing and use of the almost abstract tiles of colour. A superb pic.

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  20. rianJuly 31, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    sure makes for a fine detailed shot.. nice work.. :)

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