Federation Bells

Federation Bells is a striking outdoor sculpture installation in Birrarung Marr, consisting of 39 upturned bells arranged in a sweeping formation that creates strong geometric patterns and natural leading lines. The real magic here is the combination of the sculptural forms in the foreground with the Melbourne CBD skyline rising behind them, giving you a layered composition that works well at multiple focal lengths. A wide angle lens lets you get close to the bells and exaggerate their size against the city, while a short telephoto compresses the scene and pulls the skyline in tighter. The best light comes at blue hour and into the evening, when the bells illuminate with their built-in LED system and the city lights begin to glow. Arrive before dark to get your composition set. The park is flat and fully accessible, and you can move freely around the installation to find your ideal angle. (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)