1.5 Million Ton Metal Damper

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi All,
This is my first post in Viewfinder. I visited Taipei in August and spent a few hours in Taipei 101, the tallest building in the world. The 89th floor of 101 (the locals use it for the building) is open to the public and I did not miss the chance to be there. The building uses a 1.5 million ton metal ball to reduce the vibration of it when it is blown by wind. The technique is quite common amount high-rises. The interesting point is that the damper can be seen on that floor. I am attaching the damper photo. If you are interested in architecture, you must visit the place.
yoyo

[Yoyo Szeto]

Mistake! Should be 1.5 million lbs.

[starriderrick]

Yoyo,This is great.Your work is exceptional...as usual. Thanks for sharing this one.

With regards,

Rick

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Rick,
Thanks for commenting on this old post. I am glad that you like the photo. By the way, a German publisher used this photo in their publication in 2006.
yoyo

[Old Timer]

I missed this the first time around too Yoyo. It's exceptional as most of your images are. Good to have you over at Viewfinder. Hope you are as much a regular here as you are on the Critique Forum from now on.

[Yoyo Szeto]

Thanks a lot, OT.
yoyo

[chrismatthews]

that is amazing!

[Greg McCary]

That is an amazing fact YoYo. thanks for sharing this.

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Chris and Greg,
Thanks a lot!
yoyo

[susaan]

Enjoying your interesting and beautiful photo.