The man of Edfu Photo

Photographer’s Note

While struggling to sort some 2000 pictures taken recently in Eastern Anatolia, I am sending today an old slide taken at Edfu. Here I tried to creat a composition featuring light and shadows.

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delic (6735) 2007-07-11 2:15

Merhaba,
The repetitious lines and forms created by light and shadows have put together an interesting composition. The man is ideally positioned, and again, you have used his attire successfully for contrast. It's clear that you thought this all out carefully and masterfully. Was this published in Atlas or elsewhere perhaps? I seem to remember this photo from somewhere. Regards,
Hakan
PS: We should plan a US trip together. There is much more than the National Parks in Southwest.

bantonbuju (48662) 2007-07-11 2:17

classical izzet stuff, this is what i remember from the book you sent me...:-))
play of shadows, architecture and a lonely man - great,
bw, j.

kiks (6105) 2007-07-11 2:20

Hi Izzet,

you get indeed a great shadow image. I like all the vertical lines on it. It gives a great rythem at the image. Pity that the figure is unsharp. Though a great image.
TFS
Kiks

holmertz (9725) 2007-07-11 2:26

Hello Izzet,
Very good observation and composition. The man blends well with the interesting surroundings.
Regards,
Gert

pat0500 (21513) 2007-07-11 2:32

Hi Izzet,
Very great picture here...I like much....!
Good framing and beautiful repetitious lines indeed and the shadows too.
Very nice composition and good atmosphere for this beautiful shot..!
Best regards,
Have a nice day
Patrick

bostankorkulugu (33670) 2007-07-11 2:33

daha önce de görüp beğendiğim bir kare bu... gölgeler çok hoş bir grafik etki yaratmış... özellikle de sütünlar arasındaki o üç gölge... insan faktörünün de katkısı büyük tabi karenin güzelliğinde... size -ve bize- bakmasa daha mı iyi mi olurdu diye düşündüm ama emin olamadım... sonuçta nefis bir kare elinize sağlık... ilk sütundaki yunan ve latin harfleriyle yazılanlar grafiti mi merak ettim, aynı şekilde ikinci sütunda da... tarihe ve sanata saygısızlık her zaman diliminde ve her yerde var anlaşılan...

sevgilerimle

korkut

cobraphil8 (11652) 2007-07-11 2:38

Hi Izzet,
wonderful composition between this amazing architecture and this man... but I think that your image could still be improved, in particular the black which does not completely seem to be it.
I make a workshop to improve some details.
What do you think about it?
Regards and congratulations for this one
Philippe

[workshop] [compare]

suhan (3552) 2007-07-11 2:48

derinliği, ışık-gölge oyunları ve gizemli unsurlarıyla ve tabii ki yöresel kıyafetli modeliyle bizler için son derece öğretici bir kare.
tebrikler
m-suhan

quetzal (3467) 2007-07-11 6:14

Hello Izzet,
Excellent composition made of a succession of shades and lights. This construction seems of very big size. The small human key is well made.
Have a good day.
Jean-Louis

lucinka (9902) 2007-07-11 9:25

Hello Izzet, you are absolutely right in your note. You've captured here really wonderful play of light and shadows. That man figure really adds atmosphere to overall scene. Well seen and captured. Lucie

PS: I am looking forward to see your photos from Anatolia as it is very high on my list of places to visit. Rgrds, Lucie

recepyuksel (17786) 2007-07-11 11:52 [Comment]

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alibasarir (14417) 2007-07-11 12:36

merhaba izzet bey
gölgelerin oluşturduğu görüntü çok etkili gözüküyor.ayrıca adamım kadrajdaki duruş yeride son derece güzel ve gizemli bir etki yaratmış elinize sağlık.
selam ve saygılar
Ali

Emmie76 (2009) 2007-07-11 15:32

Hi Izzet,
I appreciate the play between light and shadows which lets us discover the beautiful architecture of Edfu.
Emma

salvator (18819) 2007-07-12 1:10

Hello Izzet Bey,
I really cannot find anything to write, and when I do I do not know where to start. I am speechless in front of this masterly composition, this superb use of light, the wonderful details, the superb colors. Wow, this is beautiful.
Best personal regards. Salvator.

fkokol (1614) 2007-07-12 5:29

Binanin kendi guzelligi yaninda golgelerle de cok guzel bir kompozisyon yaratmissiniz. ellerinize saglik,
figen

hergi (5437) 2007-07-12 9:01

Selamlar,
Işığı gölgeleri ve kadrajdaki herşeyi çok beğendim.
Eline sağlık
Hülya

noborders (14199) 2007-07-12 22:20

Cher Izzet, je trouve la composition très réussie, avec l'alternance d'ombres-lumières des énormes piliers, puis l'homme dont les vêtements contrastent agréablement avec la couleur de ces piliers (mais là encore, il y a des légers rappels de couleurs) ; les détails des piliers sont eux mêmes très intéressants, les graffitis en haut du premier étant aussi curieux par leur ancienneté.
Un peu dommage que la tête de l'homme soit elle aussi en partie dans l'ombre, mais cette photo est très belle pour ses proportions et sa composition.
Ellinize saglik, iyi günler,
Cath.

coco (27876) 2007-07-12 22:46

Merhaba Izzet.

I love how you play with the lights and shadows. This is a very interesting idea and the presence of that man between the columns is great.

Well done.

riclopes (33007) 2007-08-05 7:03

Olá Izzet, touring in your gallery to see what I missed in my absence, I choose this one. In spite of the not perfect quality, I really like the rhythm of light and shadow and the placement of the man. Plus, the historical inscriptions on the stone are quite attractive.
Friendly regards,
ricardo

Andro (4) 2007-08-17 2:46 [Comment]