Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at sunset

[virginie24jb]

I went to Frankfurt, Germany yesterday. After enjoying a few hours at the airport looking at the planes taking off and landing, we went downtown for sunset. I was so disappointed to see all these cranes but we got a nice sunset anyway with a gorgeous sky.

 

[sscarmack]

I like the third one the best! Something about the blue sky and the clouds, and love the reflections.

Only thing I see, is they all look a little soft. Assuming these are long exposures? Maybe you had some camera shake? Maybe it was windy?

 

[virginie24jb]

Thank you.
They are all 15 or 20 second exposure except for the first one (5 sec).
I was on a bridge that moved every time a car was passing. I would wait for the red light but even if there was a pedestrian, there was a little bit of shake on that old bridge. Also I realized this morning (too late... ) that I had forgotten to switch off the IS on the lens. :thumbdown:

 

[Designer]

From my point of view, cranes are a good thing.

My favorite is #3. Good balance, good composition. It needs just a bit of straightening.

 

[virginie24jb]

From my point of view, cranes are a good thing.

Really? Could you explain why?

It needs just a bit of straightening.

I really suck at having a straight image. When I think it's straight, it ain't and vice versa. I really have a problem with that.

 

[Designer]

Cranes mean building, and building means prosperity.

I used the longest verticals near the center of the photograph (the tall buildings). I found that according to my grid, #3 was off by 0.9 degrees.

 

[krbimaging]

Wow has Frankfurt changed since I was there last (1995)

 

[pyzik]

Beautiful shots!

I'd like to visit Germany one day, though the country side I think.

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[Playboy_Mommy]

Beautiful. They're all stunning, but I'm really drawn to that last one. Well done.

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[sonicbuffalo]

We're going to see our son in the US Army in Grafenwohr next year. Our flight will most likely be to Frankfort. It looks like a beautiful city!

 

[The_Traveler]

Sorry to go against the flow but I think these are way oversaturated.
At this small size it is impossible to see the details but my guess is that they are lost.

 

[mmaria]

I'm with Lew here