rain or shine Photo

Photographer’s Note

On one of the many footbridges in Quezonon City, I found these two persistent merchants resisting to pack up despite the rain one February afternoon, hoping that the Sun will soon shine again. On a normal shiny day, both sides of the bridge are crowded where you might find the oddest merchandise at the oddest bargain prices...

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ericfarge (860) 2008-07-10 12:38

Superbe photo, le rendu du pont est vraiment beau.
Eric.

LeeLoo (4868) 2008-07-10 13:16

Dear Alex Magallona!
Very interesting scene.
Nice umbrellas.
Very nice colors.
Good shot.
TFS!

bj40 (1190) 2008-07-11 1:41

Hi Alex,Like the composition of this photo,the diagonal line of the umbrellas especially ,i would have cropped either side for more impact.The water on the surface has created such a glazed and reflective surface.Hope you will show us, some of this odd merchandise one day.Thanks Tom.

Benedict (7060) 2008-07-13 21:31

hi alex,
composed well as it leads the eye right from the FG through to
the background. reminds me of my MM college days..:-)
thanks for bringing back memories.
Benedict

Fis2 (45166) 2008-07-15 14:18

Witaj Alex!
Curious place, interesting frame. I like the colors. Photo has climate. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

lucski (3676) 2008-07-15 16:51

Hi Alex
very interesting picture, perfect composition and amazing atmosphere... TFS greetings lukasz

elitsa (458) 2008-07-16 2:36

hi Alex,
Very nice image! I like the details and the general atmosphere:)
well done
elitsa

mydrjoe (1240) 2008-07-18 15:29

Hi Alex,

Very nice and well taken image of this footbridge. I like very much the composition, the perspective, the contrast of colours and those lovely reflections on the wet floor. Excellent take!

Have a very nice WE.
JR

skippy007 (6781) 2008-07-23 2:57

Hello Alex, Nice colours even though it was a miserable wet day. The wet pavement produced interesting & pleasing result with the reflections. These merchants are either desperate or very optimistic, did it stop raining ?.
Well done.
Regards
Santo

abulafia (4802) 2008-07-25 0:23

Well that is persistent Alex:)
How long would it usually take before the sun is back? can't be much business to be made like this.
Harry

kensimage (8539) 2008-08-19 9:46

That footbridge has an exceptionally shiny surface when it's wet, Alex, and that helps your shot a lot. The essential element of rain is instantly apparent at first glance. Your POV sets the two merchants apart and makes them look isolated and lonely. I hope they got some sales in return for their suffering. Regards, Ken.

scalerman (25611) 2008-08-19 19:35

Alex: I passed up a few of your posts to avoid the lime-green - here the balanced symmetry produces a powerful effect - and top green. regards, c

lorenzetti (1307) 2008-09-05 12:44

Hello Alex,

I like the balance between the two umbrellas, and the reflection of the wet ground.

Regards - Franco

jpaulmac (14) 2009-01-17 10:14

Very nice composition. Good POV. Keep it up.
Paul