Umbrella Sky in Thessaloniki
27 worksFirst upload: Nov 2018Peak: 2019Last 12 months: 1
📝 Description
These images depict a public art installation consisting of numerous open umbrellas mounted on tall poles along a seaside promenade in Thessaloniki, Greece. Photographers are drawn to the geometric patterns and vertical lines created by the arrangement against the sky. The collection demonstrates various shooting approaches, including low angles that emphasize scale, silhouettes against sunsets, and high-contrast black-and-white interpretations of the shadows cast on the wooden planks. This specific installation serves as a recognizable landmark for visitors and locals alike. All photographs feature the same sculptural motif of suspended umbrellas.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors on the Thessaloniki waterfront (Greece). The subject is the modern sculpture 'Umbrellas' on a wooden deck by the water.
🧭 How to get there
The sculpture is located in the urban zone of the Thessaloniki waterfront, accessible for walking. Parking and transport accessibility are standard for central city areas.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 17:00 and 20:00 (41% of frames)
Based on 22 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best time is evening (18:00) for sunset and long shadows, as well as morning (9:00). Statistics show a peak at 18:00.
🎒 Gear
A wide-angle lens is needed (median 17 mm, 81% of shots up to 24 mm). A tripod is not required as shutter speeds are short.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 6D 2Nikon D5300 2Canon EOS 70D 1Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 1Canon EOS 4000D 1Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C 2EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 1iPhone 13 Pro Max back triple camera 5.7mm f/1.5 1Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III 1Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 1
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/400 (1/8000 – 1/100)Aperture f/7.1 (f/3.5 – f/13)ISO 100 (50 – 320)Focal length 17 mm (8 – 28)
Based on 21 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is aperture f/7.1 (range f/3.5–f/13) for sharpness throughout the composition. ISO 100, shutter speed from 1/400 s.
⚠️ Good to know
The sculpture is sometimes illuminated by colored spotlights, changing the frame's atmosphere. The object is located on an open wooden deck by the water, so watch stability in wind and do not block passage for other visitors.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Use people silhouettes to convey the scale of the installation, which is about 13 meters high.
- Shoot in black and white mode to emphasize architectural lines and shadow play on the deck.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro Max back triple camera 5.7mm f/1.5, 1/8000, f/1.5, ISO 50, 6 mm
- 🔇 91% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📱 23% of frames were shot on a phone
- 🥇 2 works reached the finals. Best contest: Conceptual Shot – No Compositing 2026
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Myrsini Charalampidou 2Antonis Giakoumakis 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇬🇷 GR 15🇹🇷 TR 3🇷🇺 RU 3🇲🇰 MK 2🇦🇿 AZ 1
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