Taking a break Photo

Photographer’s Note

Shot in the Hutong close to Tiananmen Square (sort of behind Qianmen for those that know the area).
I don't want to talk too much about this shot because I think it really speaks for itself. I worked from RAW and adjusted the saturation a little as well as making it a little darker. I didn't perform any cropping.

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mrbialy (2568) 2005-09-25 9:51

Very funny image. Good compo and captured. I like here: blue poster, bike without chair, clothes on the left bottom corner and of course "your" man with newspapers- thats all create very funny composition. One thing: maybe is to small "contrast" because picture now looks a litle bit to pale. good luck

erdna (5360) 2005-09-25 12:11

A good composition for this simple street scene shot. Unfortunately the whole area is under shade and came out a little on the dark side. Your camera's meter must have been tricked by the sunlight above, as you are shooting against the light.

Also, I want to thank you for your comments on my photo, "La Iya Beach". I appreciate it.

Andre'

sarhanp (122) 2005-11-01 1:49

Hi Lewis,

this should be a very fast shot, but taken very good. No crop is a good idea to give the right reflection of the atmosphere there.

Very good picture.

Sarhan.

kenmac (529) 2007-06-11 9:27

Hi Lewis..this is such an iconic Asian shot..the texture on the walls,the squating on the pavement, the bicycle and...of course .. the washing. Well seen
Cheers
KMc