''A HFF''.. to everyone from - Dj...

The 'First Direct Arena' featuring world known big name stars.. is an entertainment focused arena in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The arena 'officially' opened in September 2013 with Sir Elton John, playing to an audience of 12,000. Bruce Springsteen had, however, held the 'first' concert on 24 July 2013. The building has been nominated for both the 2014 'Carbuncle Cup' for the ugliest building of the previous 12 months, and conversely as one of England's greatest landmarks.

The 'PIP' shows the B+W version from November 2016.

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57 comments - The latest ones

Fred Fouarge ^club

Dank je voor deze Super HFF David -houd je warm want de Griep komt er aan--Mooi Weekeinde

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks for good wishes.. Fred.. you too keep well.. and ''HFF'' from ..>
David J'.

4 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

An excellent capture David. The arena is quite impressive and looks very futuristic. HFF and have a good weekend. Best wishes

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thank you.. Carol... ''HFF'' and a 'good weekend' to you too.......
Cheers from... David J.

4 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

An impressive building But strange I almost like the B/W more, HFF and enjoy you weekend.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Gotcha'.. thanks Steve... I've never seen it - but I understand the outside covering changes colour from time to time... // Have a good weekend and ''HFF'' from Dj..

4 years ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

HFF David.
Best wishes and a very good weekend.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Thank you.. Paulo'... ''HFF'' to you... and have a fine weekend too...
Best wishes from.. David J'.... UK.

4 years ago.

Sarah P.

Pretty spectacular place, HFF.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Sarah P.

Thanks... Sarah'... you too - have a ''HFF'' ..... Cheers ! from - David J'.. Uk.

4 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Impressive arena, reminding of the shell of a Seychelles turtle! HFF, David!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Gotcha'.. thanks Dimas'... have a very good weekend.. and ''HFF'' to you - from ..>
David J'.

4 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

What an unusual and interesting building Dave! HFF..,and a top weekend to you.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

It is one of a kind yes.. Diana'.. not pretty but functional... // ''HFF'' and a 'good weekend' best wishes to you... from David J.

4 years ago.

Xata ^club

Funny building, looks like the “thing” cyclists put on their heads!!! HFF David

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Yes Isabel... or an American football helmet ... // ''HFF'' to you... and keep well...
Best wishes from....> David J.. UK.

4 years ago.

Falk Preusche ^club

Grazy architecture. HFF.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Falk Preusche ^club

Gotcha'... 'F.P' ... it is rather unusual yes... but unique in looks... // Keep well and ''HFF''
from David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Amazing architecture; well captured.
HFF and a nice weekend

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks 'Jaap'.... have a good weekend... ''HFF'' and keep well...
Good wishes .. from Dj..

4 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A nice capture of a unique building David, only time will tell about it's design,

Wish you a wonderful weekend and HFF of course

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you... Roger... ''HFF'' and have a fine weekend too... keep good.....
Cheers from.. Dj.

4 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Gorgeous find !! HFF !!!!!!!!!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Many thanks... Marie-claire.... you too have a HFF'... and 'good wishes' from ...
David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF und HANWE

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Erika+Manfred ^club

Thank you.. E+M... you too have a good weekend.. ''HFF'' and 'good wishes' to you... from >
David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Nicolas Mertens ^club

Imported direct from the Galapagos...
But I like the photo work.

4 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

An imposing and very different building. HFF and have a great weekend..

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thanks to you.. George... keep well... HFF and do have a fine weekend too.....
Cheers from David J'.

4 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Hi David I live nr Leeds but I have never seen the Arena love the mono PiP.
HFF have a great weekend
TOZ

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Gotcha'.. TOZ,.. we know Leeds well... our South Yorks. bus pass gave us free rail travel into West Yorks. so we did Leeds visits regular.. then they stopped it.. due to cost. We now use 'Park and ride'.. anyway.. have a fine weekend ''HFF'' and keep well... Cheers from David J'

4 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

Great building and colors, but the mono version works also very well.

HFF, DJ!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Thank you... Dida'.. stay good.. HFF... and 'best wishes' to you.. from .. Dj.. UK.

4 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

Amazing architecture, looks very futuristic. HFF David.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thanks Christa'... it changes colour too.. but I've never seen it... // ''HFF'' and keep good...
Best wishes to you.. from ..> David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Elbertinum ^club

modern oder futuristisch - beides

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Elbertinum ^club

That's correct - Elbertinum'... a good point of view.. // Have a good weekend and keep well..
best wishes to you.. from David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A great capture, only bettered by the monochrome version, but I do like the harmonising colours of the roof to sky. Very well done.

HFF, enjoy your weekend. Herb

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Many thanks.. Herb'.. yes I like B+W city scenes they seem to add true life as it is - kinda' thing.
Have a good HFF and weekend too... Cheers from David J'.

4 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Two fabulous shots! I have never seen this building before. Unusual and very nice architecture.
HFF and wish you a good weekend.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Gotcha'.. Rosalyne.. yes it is unique in appearance.. thanks for comment.. HFF and do have a good weekend too..... 'good wishes' from ..> David J'.

4 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Impressive architecture and a fine presentation ! HFF and a very nice weekend, David !

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Many thanks Ulrich'... do have a fine weekend... ''HFF'' and 'keep well' too......
Cheers from ..> David J'.

4 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful image
HFF

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you... Annemarie... ''HFF'' and enjoy your weekend.. 'best wishes' from ...
David J'.

4 years ago.

Marta Wojtkowska ^club

Amazing structure :o
HFF and a nice weekend!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska ^club

Thanks.. Marta'... HFF and enjoy your weekend too... Cheers from ..> David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi David

I really like this picture of a very strange building!

I'll have to look for this next time I go there!

Best Wishes, HFF, and a good weekend
Peter

4 years ago.

Jeff Farley

A superb HFF shot Dj. Have a great weekend.

4 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

I prefer it in B&W I have to Leeds numerous times but I've not seen it, I hope you are having a HFF David and that your weekend is a good one

4 years ago.

Naturist

was fürein futuristisches Bauwerk!

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Naturist

Gotcha'... Naturist.. yes it sure is futuristic .. some like it and many don't... but it's a fine venue to see the big acts and concerts.. thanks for comment.. // Keep well and 'good wishes' from....>
David J'.. UK.

4 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

Hi David,

A very belated HFF, sorry I missed it!
Have a happy new week!

Best wishes
Füsun

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thanks... Füsun.. no worries.. time passes by so swiftly...I miss lots of posts...
Do have a 'happy new week' yourself too... and keep well...
Good wishes - from ..> David J'.

4 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Carbuncle Cup :-)))))))) Love it.
Several years since I went to Leeds, it wasn't built then. Would have loved to photograph it.

4 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Thanks for your comment June... sorry that I missed it... yes the building is quite recent..... and apparently it is possible to change colour at night... // Thanks for your comment... - Dj.. UK.

4 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Your beautiful capture is greatly admired
Historical & Architectural Gems
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4 years ago.

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