Faced civilization Photo

Photographer’s Note

What can stop coming civilization?

Taken from the hill in the middle of Shek Kip Mei.
Iso was 100.
Autocontrast and saturation were applied.

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maciekda (19599) 2004-01-27 21:24

this is an interesting scene, one tree and plenty of buildings in the background, some of them in construction... there is even a plane flying on the sky. we can see a contrast between the nature and the modern civilization... what I like is the color of the sky and the black outline of the tree, it looks very effective. Some lights are bit overexposed and I'd prefer to see the tree a bit more on the right side, just a bit... anyway, there is a special mood in this scene, good work.
and the hill in Shek Kip Mei is a great spot!

khamoon (162) 2004-01-27 21:42

Nice pic, nature vs. civilization !
The night polluted by the city's lights is well rendered. Like Maciej said, it would be perfect with the tree a bit more off centered. The overexposition of the building don't bother me, it adds to the contrast.Well done.

mamcg (4563) 2004-01-27 21:59

Its a good shot the lonely tree and the background lights, well done fine shot.

Liora (1857) 2004-01-27 23:45

There's something almost magical about the light effect here... all is very golden and glowing, and the tree is just between reality and shades... I like it!

green (1007) 2004-01-28 0:35

Beautifully composed picture. I love the shadow of the tiny tree facing the light flooded mega city. I just wished the top of tree wasn't croped out.

airin (172) 2004-01-28 2:54

Your picture needs me think of that. It has a special atmosphere. I like the golden light. I only agree with Green about the tree cropping. But it is well done, anyway.

mrcrow (3989) 2004-01-28 5:09

great gold hues from the sodium lighting and the gradation up the page enhances the trees darkness.
need to clone out that contrail

cool_s15 (4050) 2004-01-28 5:47

Interesting shot... using the light of the city and capture the tree's shadow. Great idea and nice work!

jhm (83684) 2004-01-28 6:20

Its a good shot the lonely tree and the background lights, well done fine shot.

htremblay (1664) 2004-01-28 9:27

Le sujet est intéressant et très bien rendu. Belle réussite. Bravo.
The subject interesting and is very well returned. Beautiful success. Bravo.

scalerman (25787) 2004-02-18 12:37

This a really eerie picture. Unique composition and lighting though.

sykonico (769) 2004-03-02 17:56

Just too bad the top of the tree is cropped...