Favorite Photos

InasiaJones (29316) [2013-05-20 9:50]
Hi deniz,

Very well executed image, where just like with your mosque photo, your composition was perfectly framed, ready to welcome the proper subject to fit in.

The way this man is dressed create the desired contrast against the colourful background, and the blur movement is nicely controlled, without excessive vagueness, but just enough to achieve the sense of motion.

The slanted cobblestoned street and the doors trio are a bonus, bringing character and unicity to your shot.

The kind of image where heavily filtered light is actually a blessing.

Meticulously done.

André

InasiaJones (29316) [2013-05-20 9:38]
Hi Deniz,

When I see such a good photo with an odd score, I am always intrigued to know who could possibly offer only point, as he might have seen something I didn't...

Well in your case Deniz, I don't see any flaws and I think that putting the subject in the middle strengthen the sense of balance and symmetry. It is obvious that you had all the time in the world to compose this image, so it is obviously a deliberate choice to place your subject the way you did.

The fact that this person is wearing a red dress create such a big impact, against the monochrome (sort of) background. The contrast of the gigantic archway against the small subject create a strong contrast, and reinforce the sense of greatness from the mosque.

Excellent work!

André

bostankorkulugu (40778) [2013-05-20 9:20]
well framed indeed... and beautiful colours too...

cheers andrew...

krkt

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 8:35]
Hi Eleu
You make me proud looking at this! The RSAF - Republic of Singapore Airforce is flying a squadron of this lethal warbirds, a powerful looking machine. Your straight-on shot and the slight tilt gives the full dynamic, thrust and power in every sense of the word. It is wonderful so well timely shot and frozen crispy sharp and the blue sky suits her well giving more punch and standout. Impressive capture, well done
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 8:01]
Namaste Dwaipayan
Minimalist low key! Good experimenting with rim lighting and high contrast highlighting the porrtrait in which the lighting only picks out what's relevant to the character of the subject. Not bad an attempt, I sincerely feel the light is too bright, too harsh and blown out on the facial profile although the exposure looks ok on other areas. Good effort nevertheless.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 6:52]
Hi Delphine
This shot reveals the reality of life, a hidden beauty unseen by naked eyes. This antique knocker makes an interesting different kind of image brilliantly treated in natural colors, well defined textures, the matured rust and great sharpness although I feel contrast can be up slightly for more impact. Well done.
King regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 6:39]
Hi Ourania
A rich late afternoon shot with some vibrant colors and subtle side warm light, i think you have successfully made something out of most of them. A high activity looking harbour beautifully composed with enough depth nicely detailed and lovely flow of view into the whole image with the eye catching bright yellow-blue-white roro ferry anchors the eyes in. The sheen on the dark choppy water is a real bonus there, this is indeed a picturesque scene well shaded by the lovely grey cloud. Well done shot, Congrats.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 6:22]
Hi Josep
Having portion of the building on the right is a smart choice which is so well sett off by the natural framing on the left and the stunning spires balance nicely as storng focal points. The lighting looks so exquisitely managed and tks to your skill, the superb catch light and the detail here being so immaculate, subtly expressive and beautifully captured shaded by the beautiful sky, Congrats.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 5:22]
Hi Urs
This beautiful well grown tree is there not without reasons! and you have grabbed the opportunity so well there and thanks to your vision scouting around to achive the best view point in mkaing this shot and the rest just flows harmoniously. The striking colour of the novice monks anchors. Well done, TFS.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 5:10]
Hi Jean
What a rare find nowadays of that vintage stuff in glorious colors, standing proudly in equally vintage settings. Indeed a proud lady that looks so mellowed but still going strong and real charming. The visual effect is further enhanced by the specks of bright vivid reds and blue bg. You have great eyes, a well spotted opportunity well taken and executed. Congrats.
Kind regards.

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 4:59]
Pak Takero YTH
Ingat pantai Losari!
Watashi wa kore to egao o mite teishi suru koto wa dekimasen, karera no nagai kegawa no heddogia to miryoku-tekina kyōryokuna taishō-tekina iro to hijō ni omoshiroi to meinshō to shite omoshiroi mite kodomo-tachi ga amarini mo aru koto wa, subete no hijō ni yoku issho ni kuru. Tashika ni sutekina omatsuri de shiawasena fun'iki. Buririanto kansatsu, tekiji torare, sugureta me no taka-sa no satsuei kakudo wa, bunka-teki kachi to jimoto no dentō no aji o kanzen ni tanoshī shashin ni kore o mawasu. Omedetōgozaimasu. Arigatō

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 4:48]
Hi Mikio
A compact high density metropolitan! A good skyline picture with the sweeping view taken from high pov. I like the effect of fuzzy background from the smoke pollution and high humidity but the vivid striking colours rejunivate the whole scene superbly with the green fileds nicely hold attention strongly. A fine shot, worth the effort. Congrats.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 4:31]
Hi Jean
Knowing when to trigger and be selective have produced this great composition in luxury of colors, great lights and contrast. Indeed a lively image from this famous tourist haven, Well done. Congrats.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 4:07]
Hi Romano
A grand picture of the proud high-standing statues as the deserve to be up there at the right spot. The tri-colour combination looks so pleasing and turns the prominent strikingly stands out in well cropped close shot. And you nailded the exposure superbly there. Good stuff, Congrats.
Kind regards

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 3:51]
Hi Christiane
I think, the greatest challange is lighting, but you have greater control over it with fine clarity to dramatize the lines, shadows, shapes and abound of graphic elements this semi-interior. This is the strength - the obvious drama of the shot that difficult to ignore, the colour pallette looks pleasant and I love the angle you've taken this from, and seeing things and taken like this, is a great ability and tx to your keen trained eyes. I am very impressed, Well done, Congrats.
Warm regards

rigoletto (30434) [2013-05-20 3:41]
Stayed orphan for almost one day, then one of a sudden, a rush of critiques to this one :) What happened? Was this photo invisible and became visible? I will never be able to solve the TE dynamics...

And i think this one deserves even more, as it has the "creative idea" in it. The artwork itself is already nice, but your idea, the tour leader, being photographed as a 3D member popping out of the painting... This is it, what makes this photo original.

Best regards,
Deniz

abmdsudi (26151) [2013-05-20 3:33]
Hi Aleks
Congrats on your 2000th post, and a great contribution it is indeed. A successful long exposure attempt and tx to your sturdy tripod. I really like the fground glow as this also creates a strong focal point with the superb twinkling star trails leading into the whole picture
adding to the overall impact. You had a great chance there - low levels of light pollution and a clear dark sky have helped you achieve a great shot here. As depicted this means that the longer you can hold the shutter open then the better the trails you can get. This is a really nice composition and great thing is that you managed the exposure so well in such brilliant clarity, the colors, contrast and sharpness. Good stuff, My Congrats
Kind regards

rigoletto (30434) [2013-05-20 3:10]
The architect was a bit "enthusiastic" about this work and with your enigmatic low POV you emphasize his/her will to futher extents. "Solid" is the word that comes to my mind first. And great PP work to improve this cold metallic solidness. I am happy that our world lived though the age of stone, so that we have really nice and likeable architecture all over the World, even though old, still with grace, unlike this one...

rigoletto (30434) [2013-05-20 2:50]
Hello Farhat,
Great high POV photo with lots of colorful details. The warm white balance makes the colors look like even more saturated. First i thought this was taken in the tanneries, which offer you similar photos with likely colors and usually taken from high POVs. Good work.
Deniz

rigoletto (30434) [2013-05-20 2:42]
Hi Roland,
First, looks like a snapshot, but looking at it more, makes me enjoy the composition more. It is extremely well balanced. Even though the light was not great, the composition makes it look great.
Best regards,
Deniz