Harpa in snow, a photo from Reykjavik, Reykjavik

Photographer's Note

There are two interesting examples of modern Architecture in Reykjavik that I have been looking forward to seeing - Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja. rnrnHarpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The structure consists of a steel framework clad with geometrically shaped glass panels of different colours. In the opening concert on 4 May 2011, Iceland Symphony Orchestra performed under the baton of Vladimir Ashkenazy with the Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson as soloist. In 2013, the building won the European Union’s Mies van der Rohe award for contemporary architecture. (after Wikipedia). rnrnWe had good weather in Iceland except for one day when it was snowing. We went on that day to Reykjavik. rnHarpa is a fantastic building, the interior is a heaven for photographers. Interesting sharp edge from this POV.

Tue, annjackman, GyurMaster, Ilonka1974, ikeharel, ikeharel, jemaflor, snunney, ChrisJ, Royaldevon, papagolf21, jhm, jean113, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, ricardomattos, ricardomattos, worldcitizen, mcmtanyel heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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Tue (92302) 2019-03-07 12:25

Hello Malgo,
A great shot of this amazing piece of modern architecture. The huge glass façade looks amazing, particularly with some of the panes reflecting some appealing blue tones among the mainly green colours. The people add more bright colours and the snowflakes add a fine pattern in the foreground as well.
Lars

annjackman (23019) 2019-03-07 12:30

Hello Malgo
A really great shot of the Harpa. The snow and bright colours are very nice with the white BG isolating the building from any distractions.
A super picture.
Kind regards, Ann

holmertz (102604) 2019-03-07 12:31

Hello Malgo,
I know this building well from others' photos as a most spectacular architectural work. Icelanders are probably used to seeing it through the snowflakes falling down, but most TE members don't go at this time of the year. The snow creates an interesting atmosphere and the persons in bright winter's clothes make the view quite cheerful. It's a good angle where we see how the façade rises like a large empty screen above the roof.
Kind regards,
Gert

GyurMaster (24818) 2019-03-07 14:12

Dear Malgo,

This piece of architecture with the water surfaces would be very interesting in itself, the falling snow enhances the photo.

Best Wishes,
Gy

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2019-03-07 14:15

Czesc Malgorzata,
Interesujaca nowoczesna architektura, ciekawie pokazana podczas sniezycy. Bardzo podoba mi sie szklana fasada . Dobra praca i wartosciowa notka.
Pozdrawiam
Janusz

ifege (47957) 2019-03-07 20:18

Hi Malgo
Yes - it is snowing! It gives an interesting finish to the building.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-03-07 22:42

Hi Malgorzata
Falling snow and a taste of winter but this made a great composition. It's lively with some great colours from the backdrop building and people's presence. Excellent capture
Best regards

jemaflor (147018) 2019-03-07 23:21

Hi Malgo,
Interesting modern architecture, well framed, good effect de perspective with these lines and interesting weather conditions (for the photo result !) with these snowflakes, tfs.

CLODO (45116) 2019-03-07 23:29

Hi Malgo

The falling snow and the people with their overcoats give the temperature indication and life to this shot.
Cheers
CLODO

Nicou (193806) 2019-03-08 0:29

Hello

quelle image sous la neige avec ces flocons quei tombent merveilleuse vue quelle architecture moderne et futuriste et toutes ces personnes sueprbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2019-03-08 0:57

Hello Malgo,
The architecture is original but I can't say it appeals to me I'm afraid. The snow storm adds another dimension to the composition. The warm weather clothing adds some nice splashes of colour. I like the inclsuion of the rather curious sculpture.

lousat (139170) 2019-03-08 1:35

Ciao Malgo,fantastic way to show us the famous Harpa,the most original pic seen on TE of this magical architechture symbol of Reykjavik,very hard snowy day and the effect is wonderful,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ChrisJ (171794) 2019-03-08 1:40

Hello Malgo,

I much prefer to be indoors during blizzard conditions! Good sharpness and only a few hardy spuls out in the snowy weather. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85862) 2019-03-08 1:41

Hello Malgo,

The opposing lines and shapes make this a very interesting photograph which is brought to life by the many figures and the falling snow flakes!
A most exciting shot!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

papagolf21 (152607) 2019-03-08 2:30

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Prendre des photographies sous la neige n'est pas chose aisée !
Assister à un concert dirigé par un grand maître doit être splendide.
Quant à l'architecture de l'édifice, voilà une façade réussie.
Très bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (211736) 2019-03-08 4:55

Hello Malgo,

Not easy make a picture during a snow shower
But very well done with the visitors as additional subject
Excellent sharp and clear photographed.
Lovely area view.
Very well done TFS.

Best regards,
John

alvaraalto (42804) 2019-03-08 6:25

Hello Malgo,
A visit to Iceland in the winter with only good weather is of course not possible. It has to snow at least once, and for one of the most beautiful modern buildings in the world this is certainly an very attractive entourage.
Excellent presentation
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

ikeharel (113241) 2019-03-08 7:10

Even as it was snowing, the sight of the exquisite and unique design of the Harpa is stunning - as always, Malgo.
Obviousely there are some disadvantages of winter traveling in iceland - but i can seeyou had great time.
Good afternooon,
Ike

rychem (72187) 2019-03-08 8:12

Niesamowita architektura, na codzien nie widzisz czegoś takiego, super zdjecie, a padajacy snieg wyszedl swietnie
pozdrawiam Ryszard

jean113 (27819) 2019-03-08 10:54

Hello Malgo, despite the snowy weather you still managed a great shot of this amazing building. I like the presence of the people walking through the snow, they add a little bit of colour.
Your notes are very informative.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

PaulVDV (62846) 2019-03-09 0:56

Hello Malgo,
Indeed, it looks like a very sharp edge from that point of view. Almost like a giant-sized flat panel that was placed there.
Through the falling snow we still see an interesting alternation of light-coloured, blue and dark parts (windows?).
Difficult to see if the foreground on the right is composed of water, ice or simply floor.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (116377) 2019-03-09 7:50

Hello dear malgorzata and have a nice time
and a happy new day
I like the modern lines
of architecture and here we have
a real example of them
snow and bright colors are fine indeed
regards
Costantino

ricardomattos (17460) 2019-03-09 11:23

Witaj Malgo,

Que beleza de arquitetura aqui. Ficou muito legal a foto com a neve caindo. Fiquei com água na bôca ao ler sua nota falando da beleza do interior da Harpa:"paradise for photographers" hum...Um dia quem sabe eu terei esta oportunidade.

Parabéns e bom fim de semana

Ricardo

carlo62 (81265) 2019-03-10 10:17

Ciao Malgo
ho visto molte foto di questa bella e interessante architettura, ma non l'avevo mai vista durante la nevicata, eccellente.
Solo tu puoi trovarti in queste situazioni particolari!!!!
Saluti
Carlo

worldcitizen (16048) 2019-03-12 9:57

Hello Malgo,
It's a pleasure to see the beautiful Harpa building in the snow. We know it's definitely winter, and there's a magical feeling when snowflakes are falling. The cellist on the right keeps playing, and people's clothes add splashes of color. Very nice. :-)

mcmtanyel (68383) 2019-03-24 15:57

Hello Emka,
Yes, I would love to visit this building with my camera.
Regards,
MT

jmdias (115046) 2019-03-25 11:39

malgo

it is a nice and beautiful modern structure. curious touch of beauty with the public and the snow falling.
it isn't a big town, but it has nice structures.

take care

jorge