Lacework Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is my first shot from my homeland!
I was hanging around Kazan with
a friend whom I hadn't seen for many years
when we decided to take a trip by metro (subway, underground)
that has recently opened in this milennial city.
The station Ametyevo (a second of five stations)
has a peculiar entrance.
First, you enter a glass pavilion
and then there are a couple of stairs down
that lead you into a glass-covered tunnel over a highway
and then into the hill.
I was lucky to capture this astounding pattern
when there only were four silhouettes in the frame
arranged to enhance the perspective.
My vantage point was really successful:
I was at the top of the stairs
so that I could shoot from above
and into the tunnel at the same time.
The tilt and the asymetry are serious contributions
to the composition to say nothing about the placement
of the lonely shape in the distance.
Had she walked on the left
the impression wouldn't be so strong.
I was really lucky to make this shot:
a fifth person entered the frame
so I had clone out his/her arm.
The series of shots I made after this
first shot is not impressing at all:
you'd say they are interesting but
there are too many elements.
By the way: the post processing
was the unavoidable minimum:
resizing to TE standards and cloning out
the disturbing arm that got onto the frame by chance.
I thought of colour adjustment, sharpening,
cropping, rotating but gave up all these ideas.

A similar shot on TL
Shadows Everywhere.
Also When You Are Going... is really worth seeing.
Both by by selnur okudan (gezimania).

Sne011, nimish23, bostankorkulugu, tehanu_f, Merline, alvaraalto, paololg, nivaldo, hispic, Li2a, Leconte has marked this note useful

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brandstaetter (13930) 2008-08-20 12:51

Hi Ilgiz,
perfect perspective, perfect backlight. You captured the moment...and I like also your philosophy to do only the minimum in postprocessing.
Compliments, Christian

anes_lc (14762) 2008-08-20 12:59

perfect shot
congratulation ,the perspective is atractive in every way
:)
thnanks share
anes

Sne011 (3099) 2008-08-20 13:15

Привет Ilgiz (interesting name btw :))
Very attractive photo, great composition.
Bravo!
Спокойной ночн
Снежа

rbassin (4207) 2008-08-20 13:20

Hello Ilgiz,
Magnifique photographie,les silhouettes se découpent parfaitement sur ce fond lumineux.
Les lignes de perspective sont bien réalisées.
Bonne soirée
Roland

delnaja (7708) 2008-08-20 14:33

excellent. The perspective and the shadows. Very beautiful.

recepyuksel (17786) 2008-08-21 1:07 [Comment]

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nimish23 (142) 2008-08-21 11:26

Hey Ilgiz
a very charming shot involving light and shadows. the repititions of the shapes really grab ones attention and the moving people add a dynamism to the otherwise static image.
take care
ciao

bostankorkulugu (33508) 2008-09-01 5:07

şahane bir görüntü yakalkamışsın ilgiz... tatildeyken atlamışım bunu, tesadüfen gördüm... tebrik ederim, hem siluetler, hem derinlik hissi, hem de tavandan düşen dantelsi gölge nefis valla... imrendim, kıskandım hatta:)...

selamlar

korkut

tehanu_f (6874) 2008-09-01 9:36

I'm immediately adding this excellent shot to my favorites. Anyone who is into the play of light and shadows, or into graphics would fall in love with this arty, a little surreal shot. congrats.
fusun

rigoletto (26086) 2008-09-23 10:01

Merhaba Ilgiz,
I could die for taking such a photo. It is a true killer. Envious,
Deniz

gezimania (5774) 2008-09-24 11:44

Meraba Ilgiz,
Benim kareyle tarz olarak benziyor ama bu enfes bişey olmuş Ilgiz, derinlik ve perspektifi de çok güzel vermişsin gölgelerle, , maalesef fotoğrafını çektiğim mekanı vakitsilikten iyi değerlendiremedim, pişmanım :)
Ellerine sağlık, süper bişey bu..
Link için teşekkürler
Selnur

Ber (7576) 2008-09-24 12:40

Привет
A very charming shot involving light and shadows! Really great composition. Superb idea, fine result.
regards

goodwill (4029) 2008-09-26 3:36

Hi Ilgiz,
You have got a marvellous piece of photograph while standing upstairs and wiaithng for her to move a little to the left, whcih didn't happen.......but this doesn't reduce the mystery and the beauty in any way.
The pattren and the shadows make the shot more intersting to watch.

A lot of thanks dear.

Rajeev

KemaLMerT (11142) 2008-09-26 11:49

Tek kelime ile çok güzel. kutlarım. selamlar.

rossofuoco (6340) 2008-09-26 23:37

Hi Ilgiz.
Bella e coinvolgente foto con un notevole gioco di ombre e luci.
complimenti
Renzo

Merline (6574) 2008-09-27 10:07

Lacework it is...I am impressed by the perspective and the graphism induced by the structure, (must be a very attractive metro). Great timing too. Of course the greenish light brings it all out beautifully. A delightful sight, full of life with those silhouettes, three and one...in strong contrast and so graceful with their shadows. I agree with your philosophy, PP kept to the minimum. There is in my perception also something of the oniric here, something about togetherness and loneliness. Congratulations.!

Michèle

alvaraalto (5229) 2008-09-27 13:08

Hi Ilgiz,

Great “impressionistic” picture with these shadow on the pathway. It looks like the silhouettes of the girls are walking on the glass roof.
Excellent result, my compliments.

Groet Rob

gezgin37 (3390) 2008-10-07 7:20

Sanırım her fotoğrafçının hayalinde eve böyle bir fotoğrafla dönmek vardır. Lacework tam bir artwork olmuş...
Tebrikler / Selçuk

paololg (13518) 2008-10-17 13:54

Ciao Ilgiz,
this image is really a work of photographic art. Stupendous game of lights and shades, with a good management of the light. Very pleasant the people's silhouettes in movement. You have done an excellent work. You are good, compliment!
Ciao
Paolo

Hunkar (4639) 2008-10-17 15:47

Önde tek başına giden ile arkadan takip eden üç kişinin silüeti ışıklı yolda hoş bir görüntü çıkarmış..

WelshTraveller (352) 2008-10-19 8:54

Hi Ilgiz

Great shot and I love the contrast generated by the silhouttes and incoming light.

TFS

David

nivaldo (12982) 2008-10-22 2:07

Hello Ilgiz
That´really an interesting compo. I liked it!
Cheers!
Brazilian Greetings,
from RECIFE,
Nivaldo

JLG (2086) 2008-10-22 4:52

hello Ilgiz
splendide cette photo
ces personnages qui ce decoupent sur ce chemin lumineux
c'est magnifique
great shot
jean louis

hispic (7399) 2008-10-24 20:17

Privet Ilgiz,
Superb work of lacework! Wonderful composition with all of the elements expertly placed. I especially like the foreground silhouette who are walking while talking.
Have a nice weekend, Hisashi

KevRyan (22344) 2008-11-14 12:27

Absolutely stunning image Ilgiz - a favourite without any hesitation - just brilliant - I am really quite speechless - really one of my favourites of all time!

bw Kev

totoamoto (2260) 2008-11-18 21:30

Salut
Une image graphique très réussie..
Un beau jeu d'ombres et de lumières

Cyril

nilotpalr (104) 2008-11-18 21:42

amazing photograph.

adamchewts01 (838) 2008-12-09 5:33

Hi Ilgiz,

Very excellent perspective and toning on this shoot at the right moment. You have certainly proof one thing to the world now, that a good piece of photo takes a good photographer and not a good camera disregard of its brand.

Adam

Ninello52 (3266) 2009-01-06 7:33

Ciao Ilgiz,
Tre bien la composition e la lumiere! Aussi les effect de les joue de contraste. Une photo tres originail! Bravo!
Merci par vous WS j'ai ave tre plaicir.
A bien tout, Nino.

Yves-triga (3348) 2009-01-12 4:45

Hello ilgiz,
An other nice shoot,good idear,Rich idear.
B&w view and perspective good for eyes.
very well.
friendly.
yves

amino (408) 2009-03-08 4:51

Nice! truely minimal with the desaturation, one point perspective. The monotonous shadow motif surrounding the walking silhouetes accentuates the anonymity of those walking ....

good realization

mikeo (12113) 2009-05-17 13:10

Hi Ilgiz,

This is absolutely amazing, so great composition and wonderful game of lights and shadows... So crazy and great shot - huge congratulations!

Greetings and TFS,

mikeo

amazon (10579) 2009-05-17 13:13

son derece estetik,grafik etki yuksek,renkleri sevdim,
ellerine saglik,
iffet

guitianmiranda (3586) 2009-07-02 9:49

Lacework, here you have done a good game of lights and shadows, where the quality of the silhouettes gives the point to it. Looks fun to stay there waiting for the perfect silhouettes to catch.

Best regards.

stefpat (958) 2009-10-29 6:50

Congratulations for this beautifull picture!!! Stéphane

jasmis (50094) 2009-10-29 6:51

Amazing shot in superb vertical frame. Really well done.
Regards.

sigur (338) 2009-11-02 14:02

Hi Ilgiz,

What a unique image. Great composition and the shadows work well to create a wonderful effect. Well done.

Regards Simon

Leconte (247) 2009-11-24 12:10

Hello Ilgiz,
Incredible shot that requires a keen eye and quick reaction, you still had to seize the opportunity, dark silhouettes providing a fantasy in the image geometry, metal colors and cold, an atmosphere very interesting.
Best regards,
Valérie.