This is a very moody shot, well framed by the blackness around the window. The weather looks nasty outside, giving the interior a more welcoming and intimate feel as the man looks ot at the rain. He blends in with the dark surrounds as though being absorbed by it. The shot is very minimalist and simple but very powerful. Great.
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Posted on Sep 30, 2010 at 07:32:50 UTC
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On challenge entry Nara, Japan in the Japan challenge
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Top shot. The face of the child is perfectly framed and expresses the solemnity of the moment. This shot deserves to win.
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Posted on Sep 24, 2010 at 11:38:33 UTC
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On challenge entry Art in a Glass in the Art challenge
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This is a fantastic image! I have no idea how you created this but it is truly ART. Cheers, Ron
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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 at 12:43:15 UTC
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Hello David, The photo was taken in Melbourne, Australia, in the former GPO building. They had the umbrellas as a feature for a limited time up on the top level where it occupied the space in the middle with a walkway all around it. Every hour, they would play taped sounds of rolling thunder and rain. That drew my attention so I went up to the top level. There was also a system of nozzles in the roof of the building which put out very fine spray and soon the entire area was in an artificial fog which allowed the umbrellas to recede into the mist. How could you resist an opportunistic moment like that. I had a KM A2 camera, one of the first with anti-shake technology. I had to brace the camera on the handrail to shoot at low ISO. I took many shots but this was the best.
Thanks for your interest and comments.
Cheers, Ron
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Posted on Sep 12, 2010 at 09:43:34 UTC
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On challenge entry RIMG0389 in the Umbrella(s) challenge
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At first I thought the round object was a surveillance camera and could not figure out why you included that. I think now that it is the handle of the umbrella. Either way, it is the most imaginative photo in the competition. Cheers, Ron
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Posted on Sep 6, 2010 at 05:31:24 UTC
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Seems you went to a lot of effort to get this shot. Your diagrams are quite entertaining and it is useful to be shown how you cobbled together a very good lighting setup with very ordinary means. You even found a use for junk mail. Perhaps I should not transfer mine directly to the bin from the mailbox ;-) Anyway, congratulations. It was a whisker away from winning top spot and I think it should have.
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Posted on May 4, 2010 at 01:39:38 UTC
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On challenge entry My Attic in the Empty room challenge
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Best in the competition in my opinion and deserves to win.
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Posted on Apr 20, 2010 at 05:06:25 UTC
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Hobart, Tasmania , Australia
This is a very interesting treatment you have given to the photo and I think it works very well.
This is a very moody shot, well framed by the blackness around the window. The weather looks nasty outside, giving the interior a more welcoming and intimate feel as the man looks ot at the rain. He blends in with the dark surrounds as though being absorbed by it. The shot is very minimalist and simple but very powerful. Great.
Top shot. The face of the child is perfectly framed and expresses the solemnity of the moment. This shot deserves to win.
This is a fantastic image! I have no idea how you created this but it is truly ART.
Cheers,
Ron
Thank you for the comment jezsik. Much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ron
Thanks to all who have left comments. Very kind of you.
Cheers,
Ron
Hello David,
The photo was taken in Melbourne, Australia, in the former GPO building. They had the umbrellas as a feature for a limited time up on the top level where it occupied the space in the middle with a walkway all around it. Every hour, they would play taped sounds of rolling thunder and rain. That drew my attention so I went up to the top level. There was also a system of nozzles in the roof of the building which put out very fine spray and soon the entire area was in an artificial fog which allowed the umbrellas to recede into the mist. How could you resist an opportunistic moment like that. I had a KM A2 camera, one of the first with anti-shake technology. I had to brace the camera on the handrail to shoot at low ISO. I took many shots but this was the best.
Thanks for your interest and comments.
Cheers,
Ron
At first I thought the round object was a surveillance camera and could not figure out why you included that. I think now that it is the handle of the umbrella. Either way, it is the most imaginative photo in the competition.
Cheers,
Ron
A good title often makes the photo better!
Seems you went to a lot of effort to get this shot. Your diagrams are quite entertaining and it is useful to be shown how you cobbled together a very good lighting setup with very ordinary means. You even found a use for junk mail. Perhaps I should not transfer mine directly to the bin from the mailbox ;-) Anyway, congratulations. It was a whisker away from winning top spot and I think it should have.
Best in the competition in my opinion and deserves to win.
Thank you Steve. I fancied my chances with this photo but I'm not unhappy with the result.