Sometimes less really is more when it comes to trying to capture the essence of a building. Especially if that building has an “iconic” status and has probably been captured thousands, or even millions. of times before.
Here are some of the more iconic buildings to be found around Birmingham’s city centre photographed on a crisp Spring day where I’ve tried to capture their essence.

The Cube

The Mailbox

Birmingham New Street Signal Box

Birmingham New Street Station

Birmingham Library
All captured with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk I and M.ZUIKO 12-40mm f/2.8 lens.