Ain't no angle wide enough

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• roamermark (1575)
• [2006-07-29 4:39]

Hi Norbert,
Interesting one today, especially with that great grey wall taking up half the frame--this I guess proves your point about the layout of the place. Great to put the figure in there...really works well and produces a smile.
Cheers
Mark

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• Furachan (0)
• [2006-07-29 4:42]

Clever, witty, subtle image today, Norbert, it's full of jokes within jokes about photography, and looking for that ever wider angle that can "take everything in", both in your case and in the case of this hapless chap with the digicam.
So well observed!
Cheers,
FRancis
ps Norbert, do me a favor and look at my very UNPOPULAR offering today - it is a sardonically serious picture about an aspect of japan that is almost never covered "as such" - grim seriousness of crowds. 50 poeple have clicked it open but ardly anybody stops to comment. I am THIS close from pulling the plu on it and slinging ut the CUTESt lttle boy in costume tomorrow as an even more sardonic reply...
Would you let me know your thoughts?

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• tcht (7157)
• [2006-07-29 4:46]

Hi Norbert,
I quite like your compo with the huge and rather imposing blocks covering the right frame and that shows the thcikness of the castle, very informative. Good dof & tech. quality. And I think this is an excellent add-on pic to your castle photograph. Good post.
Cheuk Hin

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• bibiweb (31201)
• [2006-07-29 4:55]

Hi Norbert,
I'm certain our wide-angle specialist, Monsieur Terror, would have a solution for you here! ;o)
Interesting note perfectly illustrated with this huge wall on the right. The funny detail is of course the visitor on the left and his small compact camera, obviously struggling to find the best POV. And now, thanks to you, I am stuck with Marvin Gaye's song in my head for the rest of the day! :o))
Have a pleasant week-end.
Bibi

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• Buin (23996)
• [2006-07-29 5:11]

Hallo Norbert!
Ein beeindruckender Blick entlang dieser großartigen Mauer zum Eingang unter diesen verschachtelten Dächern. In diese martialischen Umgebung passt der sich verrenkende Tourist mit seiner Kamera wunderbar hinein. Ein interessanter Ort ...
Ich wünsche aus Siegen ein schönes Wochenende!
Frank

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• jinju (14241)
• [2006-07-29 5:21]

Hey Norbert,

not an easy thumbnail as the guy is so small. Upon opening the beauty of this shot is easier to spot. Good on you for getting an interesting shot from here. Forget the stone walls, this one goes way beyond that.

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• riclopes (26248)
• [2006-07-29 5:22]

Olá Norbert,
Funny note and very interesting result of your wide angle solution, for such a narrow space. The depth is great and I love the expressive texture of the wall stone, but of course that the tourist with the compact camera is the main attraction, well captured in a funny pose.
Have a nice weekend,
Ricardo

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• veronika (5976)
• [2006-07-29 5:29]

Hi Norbert,
interesting picture and also it´s title, maybe he could climb up on the roof :))
Nice work and note.
Have a great weekend!
Vero

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• Silke (3015)
• [2006-07-29 6:38]

A very funny title that leads us to see that there is more to this photo than the thumbnail will allow. Superb dof and POV
TFS
Silke

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• Lynette (1613)
• [2006-07-29 9:11]

Hi Norbert, great pov. I love that u considered the man with his digicam in your picture. Great wide angle.
Nice work and good note.
: ) Lynette

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• t0mmm1 (5430)
• [2006-07-29 9:56]

Hi Norbert,
interesting and humorous shot. The photographer caught in the action that stands in really unpleasant position... great! It was also nice to hear from you that he was satisfied with the shot... after all this efforts ;)
Have a nice WE.
Tomi

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• s10001in (1454)
• [2006-07-29 10:59]

Norbert,

Nice composition & difficult shot to frame I feel.
For me, It is never a humorous shot.

In actual loaction, it very less space to make strong composition but you really have widen the frame putting rock wall on right giving a touch of art.
To adding this charcter you made it more intresting.
Artistic roof of castel is really giving a Japanese touch & peeping sakura..AWASOME.

Great shot norbert, really hard work involved here.
Regards,
Shailendra

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• erdna (4903)
• [2006-07-29 11:07]

I like your composition. the huge wall on the right emphasized more the size of this structure and is a good contrast with the man taking pictures. I like the very clear details of the building.

Andre'

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• bertolucci (11354)
• [2006-07-29 12:17]

Hi Norbert, a graphically pleasing capture of Himeji Castle. I love the rich architectural details and textures here and the inclusion of the photographer, making the best of the focal range of his compact. His body language illustrates how we can read this compo. Very good and very smart.
Have a fine weekend,
Bert

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• carper (53280)
• [2006-07-29 12:33]

fine shot Norbert,
the lines are good, the details are fine theperspective and the details are very nice and the composition is well take4n, very good job.
gr. jaap

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• rhizomes (15313)
• [2006-07-29 13:17]

Hi Norbert,
Interesting view with half the picture with the wall and the rest with this photographer...No wide angle, but a lot of class while taking picture...;-)
Christophe

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• syd1946 (16569)
• [2006-07-29 16:04]

Hello Norbert,
First of all I like the fine quality of your image,clear details everywhere!Then the idea to take this picture and at last the scene you captured here,explained by your title and note.
I injoy it!
Best wishes,
Thomas

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• Georges (11175)
• [2006-07-29 16:28]

Hi Norbert.
Le cadrage ici est bien pensé peut etre trop de mur mais cela n'est que purement personnel
J'adore par contre le sujet tres discret qui immortalise de l'autre coté ce monument.
Bravo pour la qualité de ton image Norbert a bientot

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• robiuk (9849)
• [2006-07-29 18:49]

ha-ha-ha,
I only wonder if the guy was aware of the size of the castle and the capability of his lens (width-wise)!? LOL
Beautifully seen and thought out for the great graphism and composition with diagonal across the middle part.
Lovely!
Robi

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• singuanti (15255)
• [2006-07-29 22:02]

Hi Norbert. You know there isn't that much color in this shot and it might be a good alternative in b/w. We get a sense for scale with the inclusion of the man. This place sounds like a useful place for something like a 10mm fisheye. Also the note is great. tfs Norbert!

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• ChrisJ (56203)
• [2006-07-30 1:21]

Hi Norbert

I like the inclusion of the Japanese photographer with his small compact camera, adding a humourous touch. Good pov & sharpness & yes, a wide angle was definitely called for here. Tfs!

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• cessy (13561)
• [2006-07-30 2:54]

hehehe.. you always come up with perfect title :)
very nice capture of him and the castle
and excellent note :)

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• pilpel-adom (2770)
• [2006-07-30 14:30]

Well seen and taken, Norbert!
Very good composition, idea and title! Great POV, wide enough to get that straining local and the unique Japanese architecture...
Japan, Japan...when I will be there??
Chen

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• alekpet (4653)
• [2006-07-31 5:47]

:)))

Funny title, at first I didn't have a clue why, but then I saw the man taking the photo. Great stuff!

Have a nice week, Aleks

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• thaprem (2284)
• [2006-08-02 16:28]

Norbert,
A frame inside the frame?!! :))
I can imagine the persons desperation to fit everything inside his frame.
I am reminded of the long corridors of the Shrirangam temple here...
Your aperture is just enough to bring every thing into focus & it is enjoyable.
Thanks,
Prem.

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• jloup (582)
• [2006-08-09 5:00]

Hi Norbert,

another great exemple of a decisive moment. Great capture, brillant POV, perfect exposition and a very funny title.

TFS
Jean-Loup