The legacy of time · New York · 2024

Metallic Oculus

by Davide Terrile·Support

The gaze from bottom to top is guided by a circular frame, an oculus that carves out a portion of sky and architecture. The curved and segmented surfaces of the foreground interact with the rectilinear geometries of the buildings visible in the background, in a confrontation between pure forms.

The composition is built on a vertical point of view, utilizing a standard focal length (50mm) that avoids perspective distortions. The f/4.5 aperture ensures sharpness across multiple planes, while the black and white accentuates the graphic contrast between the enveloping curve and the architectural grid in the background.

Optimal print at 300 PPI

46.3 × 30.9 cm — 18.24 × 12.16″

Also suitable for close viewing.

Large-format print at 200 PPI

69.5 × 46.3 cm — 27.36 × 18.24″

Spreads the same original pixels over a larger surface (1.5× per side compared to 300 PPI), without interpolation or changes to the file. Recommended for a viewing distance of about 80–90 cm or more; very close up (~20 cm) grain, noise or minor imperfections may become noticeable. The result also depends on the photograph, the paper and the printing process.

Technical sheet

Camera: Canon Canon EOS 6D
Lens: EF50mm f/1.8 II
Focal length: 50 mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter: 1/400s
ISO: 100
Resolution: 5472 × 3648px

Original aspect ratio

3:2landscape

The original format is the default and recommended choice: it preserves the composition intended by the author.