Moscow City Reflections
26 worksFirst upload: Oct 2015Peak: 2019Last 12 months: 2
📝 Description
These images depict the Moscow International Business Center, commonly known as Moscow-City. Photographers are drawn to the complex's modern glass architecture and its reflection in the Moskva River. The collection demonstrates how the scene changes from a colorful sunrise to a calm morning and finally to an illuminated night view. A factual note identifies the location as a major financial district in Russia. The group is united by the recurring visual motif of these skyscrapers against the water.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
Outdoor shooting in the city, primarily from the bank of the Moskva River opposite the Moscow-City business center on Presnenskaya Embankment.
🗺️ On the map
Based on the authors' marks on the site map.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 19:00 and 22:00 (39% of frames)
Based on 18 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best time is evening and night (19:00 to 23:00), when building lighting is on and reflections in the water are most contrasting. Dawn is also suitable for golden light.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: July, April, September
Based on 18 frames with camera data
Shooting is possible year-round, but statistics show activity in April, July, September, and November. In winter, ice remnants on the bank add texture to the frame.
🎒 Gear
A wide-angle lens is required (median 16 mm, 86% of shots up to 24 mm) and a tripod for long exposures. For night shooting, ND or polarizing filters are useful to manage glare from glass.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 70D 2Canon EOS 6D 1Sony ILCE-7RM2 1Nikon D7100 1Canon EOS 5D Mark III 1Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM 1Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 1SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4 1Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 1AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED or Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II (AF 12-24 1
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1 s (1/60 – 15 s)Aperture f/11 (f/5 – f/20)ISO 100 (64 – 320)Focal length 16 mm (10 – 35)
Based on 14 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is aperture f/11 (median) for maximum architectural sharpness. Shutter speed often exceeds 1 second (53% of shots), keep ISO at minimum (median 100).
⚠️ Good to know
Shooting from the Moskva River bank requires caution: slippery areas and ice are possible in winter. Ensure you do not obstruct boat or pedestrian traffic on the embankment.
📈 How the idea developed
works uploadedshare of all site uploads, per 100k
The date is when the file was uploaded to the site. The chart counts works assigned to the idea.
✅ How to repeat it
- Use continuous shooting mode or timer to avoid vibrations during long exposures.
- Shoot in RAW for flexible white balance correction between warm sunset and cool night light.
- Include water reflections by using a low camera position near the shoreline.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Nikon D7100, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED or Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II (AF 12-24, 3 s, f/13, ISO 100, 12 mm
- 🔇 100% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📱 18% of frames were shot on a phone
- 🥇 1 works reached the finals. Best contest: 35AWARDS 2018 2019
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Valeriy Sheykin 2Мазурева Анастасия 2Дмитрий Д. 2
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