Iconic thread if it is iconic in yours eyes post the shot and a few words please

[FowlersFreeTime]

Hopefully this "iconic" scene is more calming than my previous entry and not too much of a cliché:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan:

• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 017
• 16.0 mm
• ƒ/2.7999999523163
• 1/125 sec
• ISO 3200

If the center looks a bit funky, its because I tried to use magic eraser to remove some tourists, so don't judge me too harshly LOL!

EDIT: what makes it Iconic? The use of bamboo throughout Japanese history in everything from construction to crafts, and the relaxing sound of wind in bamboo leaves is distinct and very pleasant... as long as you can get there before the hordes of tourists. Kanpai!

 

[spudhead]

ok I know you guys have seen this before recently, but on my many visits to Tuscany I never wanted to visit Pisa but when you actually see the leaning tower you wonder how it has stood so long. shots

• ILCE-9
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z)
• 38.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-9
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z)
• 32.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 250

• ILCE-9
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z)
• 70.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 160

from June this year, of course several rounds of remedial work have helped but of course it is built on a drained marsh with foundation only 3 metres deep

 

[Landshark99]

Hopefully this "iconic" scene is more calming than my previous entry and not too much of a cliché:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan:
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If the center looks a bit funky, its because I tried to use magic eraser to remove some tourists, so don't judge me too harshly LOL!

EDIT: what makes it Iconic? The use of bamboo throughout Japanese history in everything from construction to crafts, and the relaxing sound of wind in bamboo leaves is distinct and very pleasant... as long as you can get there before the hordes of tourists. Kanpai!

Beautiful loved this place unfortunately for me all I ever shot with in Japan was with everything but a Sony camera.

 

[Landshark99]

Love Italy as well, lucky for me I guess I shot with my RX1rII more than I remembered here are three that are iconic to Italy because of the story they tell. Bologna, Asti and Rome

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 1000

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/5
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 200

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/5
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 200

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

ok I know you guys have seen this before recently, but on my many visits to Tuscany I never wanted to visit Pisa but when you actually see the leaning tower you wonder how it has stood so long. shotsView attachment 46107View attachment 46108View attachment 46109 from June this year, of course several rounds of remedial work have helped but of course it is built on a drained marsh with foundation only 3 metres deep

Awesome. Held up by some of the finest British engineering.

 

[spudhead]

Awesome. Held up by some of the finest British engineering.

Yes that is the case kev

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Yes that is the case kev

I remember watching the documentary of how they solved the issue. Truly innovative.

 

[spudhead]

I remember watching the documentary of how they solved the issue. Truly innovative.

for sure extra interest for me

 

[Slug]

Stanley my old home town.
Known best for the volcanic plug known widely as 'The Nut"
Shots of the Nut are surely iconic and instantly recognizable in the state of Tasmania.

• ILCE-1
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 160

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Stanley my old home town.
Known best for the volcanic plug known widely as 'The Nut"
Shots of the Nut are surely iconic and instantly recognizable in the state of Tasmania.

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Love the layers on the water running up the beach!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Bondi Beach without showing Bondi Beach...

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[Jeff A]

I lived in California for 5 yrs, it would almost be more iconic if it were the summertime brown grass that is present the majority of the year
But that's a nice capture.

But it's ugly! I'm expectantly waiting for the green to return, although I understand your point.

 

[Jeff A]

It needs no introduction, even if you know nothing about the subject, you will recognise it.

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That's the closest I'll ever be to the subject in questiion.

 

[Jeff A]

ok I know you guys have seen this before recently, but on my many visits to Tuscany I never wanted to visit Pisa but when you actually see the leaning tower you wonder how it has stood so long. shotsView attachment 46107View attachment 46108View attachment 46109 from June this year, of course several rounds of remedial work have helped but of course it is built on a drained marsh with foundation only 3 metres deep

You know, Lightroom could straighten that for you! OK, don't get your panties in a bunch! It was just a joke.

 

[spudhead]

You know, Lightroom could straighten that for you! OK, don't get your panties in a bunch! It was just a joke.

I thought it was straight

 

[alexpler]

Hopefully this "iconic" scene is more calming than my previous entry and not too much of a cliché:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan:
View attachment 46106

If the center looks a bit funky, its because I tried to use magic eraser to remove some tourists, so don't judge me too harshly LOL!

EDIT: what makes it Iconic? The use of bamboo throughout Japanese history in everything from construction to crafts, and the relaxing sound of wind in bamboo leaves is distinct and very pleasant... as long as you can get there before the hordes of tourists. Kanpai!

I was thinking how lucky you were to get this shot without no one else in sight... Until I read your commentary haha.

Is it as iconic without people?

Nice shot, lovely light and great rendering of the greenery.

 

[spudhead]

Ok I will try again we will call this the Iconic thread, if it is Iconic to you that is all that matters, it can be a view, building, car, place what ever , this should be easy for all to take part in please post shots and a few words, members can as usual comment on submissions but not tell poster it not Iconic because it is the posters choice.

first post from me Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence one of my go to views when ever I visit View attachment 46007 another one from Florence

• ILCE-9
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z)
• 24.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Landshark99]

Even though love all of Italy, Tuscany has a special place n my heart, Beauty, Food and Wine, three Iconic image for me of Tuscany, Montalcino and a winery outside of Castellina in Chianti

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/5
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 100

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 100

• DSC-RX1RM2
• 35.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 100

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[spudhead]

Even though love all of Italy, Tuscany has a special place n my heart, Beauty, Food and Wine, three Iconic image for me of Tuscany, Montalcino and a winery outside of Castellina in Chianti
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I agree Tuscany is very nice and a great life style

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Even though love all of Italy, Tuscany has a special place n my heart, Beauty, Food and Wine, three Iconic image for me of Tuscany, Montalcino and a winery outside of Castellina in Chianti
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Very nice stuff! It's a real pity that you have so many non Sony images Bob!

 

[Landshark99]

Very nice stuff! It's a real pity that you have so many non Sony images Bob!

funny you say that but this was one of my last trips with shooting mostly with a pair of Fuji XT2s, brought the RX for those times i was not "really"shooting" in retrospect I guess I shot with the RX1 more than I remebered

 

[Landshark99]

Nice shot of the tower

 

[Clix Pix]

Definitely an iconic sight / site in Washington, DC: the Jefferson Memorial at the Tidal Basin. This was shot some years ago early in the morning when I was with friends and fellow photographers who were all there to photograph another ionic sight and much beloved springtime tradition, the cherry blossoms on the many beautiful trees planted around there. Haven't found those images yet, so this will have to do for the moment:

• NIKON D200
• 55.0 mm
• ƒ/22
• 10/1600 sec
• ISO 800

 

[MeowZzz]

• ILCE-7M4
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 194.0 mm
• ƒ/9.5
• 1/60 sec
• ISO 640

Taipei 101

• ILCE-7M4
• Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL2870)
• 49.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/30 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-9M2
• FE 28mm F2
• 28.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/50 sec
• ISO 1000

The "Landmark" sign above Keelung

 

[spudhead]

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Taipei 101

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The "Landmark" sign above Keelung

second shot is really nice

 

[Landshark99]

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Taipei 101

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The "Landmark" sign above Keelung

nice images

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Another UK icon, the Kingfisher.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Landshark99]

Looking through the folders, (sorry only found the smaller res file) this one is two very Iconic images for me in one, my now gone M3 cs and the stage door where I spent many days shooting

• ILCE-7RM2
• ZEISS Batis 1.8/85
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 320

 

[spudhead]

The iconic Monte Carlo casino from 2019 and a few toys that hang around casino de Monte Carlo

• ILCE-7M3
• Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70 mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z)
• 34.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-7M3
• FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
• 44.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-7M3
• FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
• 32.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 160

 

[Jeff A]

If you're driving a Civic, I guess you'll be parking elsewhere.