Friday, January 14, 2011

Weekend Reflections: Boat Building

I showed the headquarters of the Phoenix Insurance Companies -- known locally as the boat building -- in September.

It seems almost too easy bouncing some nearby office buildings off the boat building's sensuous curved surface for Weekend Reflections.  I should be ashamed.  (But it IS pretty, isn't it?)

If you like to see shots of other reflections, you can find more of them at James' blog Newtown Area Photo every Friday.
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36 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    You are excused!

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  2. Greensboro Daily PhotoJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I'm sure that was the architect's original intention! Lovely!

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  3. Regina KJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Yes, it is quite pretty. Wonderful photo. Happy weekend.

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  4. Youth_in_AsiaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    That really is a pretty shot, Jack. Sort of like Hartford's version of the John Hancock tower (Boston). I like the building. It looks a lot like something you'd see in a modern European city. You do have an unfair advantage. But we're all the beneficiaries so no complaints.

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  5. HalcyonJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    This is a wonderful reflection. What a nice building!

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  6. LoisJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    You got some pretty cloud reflections in there too! It's beautiful.

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  7. Hull and HereaboutsJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    What's wrong with easy?

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  8. lizziviggiJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    You should be ashamed if you DIDN'T share this striking building with us!

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  9. MalyssJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    A fabulous reflection! very impressive!

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  10. Sylvia KJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    You're definitely forgiven and billyB is right -- nothing wrong with easy! This is fantastic! What terrific reflections! And they cover the entire building!! Superb! Hope you have a great weekend, Jack!

    Sylvia

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  11. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Looks like a whole street inside the huge building!
    This picture is wonderful, congratulations! :)
    Léia

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  12. Sally in WAJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Marvelous reflection...buildings, sky and clouds, its all there.

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  13. SunnyJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    It reminds me of a lovely blue mosaic. Great reflections!
    ☼ Sunny

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  14. cieldequimperJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh don't blush, it's gorgeous!

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  15. SharonJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Looks like the perfect spot for reflections.

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  16. JamesJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful reflections! If that building was closer I'd take a few shots myself. :)

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  17. ClytieJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I'm with James on this one - I'd be out there taking photos of it myself! This shot is wonderful!

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  18. RedPatJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Simply fabulous! No wonder you couldn't resist.

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Fabulous, Jack, and the only reason you should be ashamed is for running away from the BIG snow in Hartford!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. VPJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    You could use it as many times you want, this is a building I like and I am sure that every time you'll get something different and even better.

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  21. KarenJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oh Jack, it's fantabulous!

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  22. LowellJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Why would you be ashamed of pulling off such a stunt? You should be proud! You walk out the door, point your camera at a boat building and bingo, you've got a great reflection shot (whether you need one or not!)...

    Re your comment on Cedar Key: I'm guessing that older woman was the younger woman's mother or grandmother...

    Hope you're having fun. Almost warm enuf to play golfs!

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  23. EG CameraGirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    This is a wonderful shot, Jack! I wish it were mine. :)

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  24. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I wonder if the architect already had the reflections in mind. Awesome, Jack!

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  25. SerendipityJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    It certainly is - very pretty!

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  26. MichelleJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Love the reflections!

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  27. RandyJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Nice design with some pretty impressive reflections.

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  28. TashJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Easy and pleasing...the best combo.
    I like the wide angle, distant view - and the different heights of buildings. Most of the reflections on buildings I've seen were more close up.

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  29. Regina January 15, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful reflections!
    Happy weekend.

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  30. MoJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Sure is

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  31. SRQJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Sweet...well done! (Btw, I don't know either how Lee County is staying afloat with baseball. I'll for you at a Twins game!)

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  32. KateJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    The vertical buildings in the reflection really stand out!

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  33. KarlJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    WOW, wonderful picture wit these fabulous reflections! Really well seen and done!
    Have a nice weekend.

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  34. AntoniaJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Your picture is great! Thank you for the visit! Cheers!

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  35. greg urbanoJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    great captures, catching reflections is always fun

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  36. this too will passJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    nice one!!

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