Human starter, a photo from Centre, Central

Photographer's Note

Last WE we had a meeting with Didi and his wife in order to visit and take pictures of some Loire Valley castles. Nice WE but It rained for two days!
In front of the castle of Sully-sur-Loire there was a group of old Citroen cars that had made a stop. The people were dressed in old costumes and it was an opportunity to take some pictures.
I tried a B&W conversion to enhance the atmosphere.
Sorry for the “beginner's fault” concerning the framing.

jhm, CLODO, baddori, SnapRJW, Miguel82, delpeoples has marked this note useful

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baclama (15579) 2012-07-10 3:36

ça devait etre tres joli devant le chateau de Sully....
une photo d'un autre temps où le choix du noir et blanc est une excellente idée!
bonne journée
vero

jhm (122410) 2012-07-10 3:55

Hello Bernard,

I am a very great fan of old cars, you know that not black and white fan but here an exception.
The cars come out of a black and white period.
Sharpness and clarity are pleasant for look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

CLODO (24726) 2012-07-10 4:57

salut Bernard

Je croyais que tu m'avais imité et ressorti tes anciennes photos! Je ne suis pas déçu, il y a l'atmosphère du début du siècle précédent (à part les plaques d'immatriculation), et le geste est bien saisi; les gouttes de plue donnent un air nostalgique, d'avant le réchauffement de la terre!!! le N&B s'imposait.
Bref que du tout bon!
A+
CLODO

holmertz (26906) 2012-07-10 7:06

Hello Bernard,
With cars like these b&w was an obvious and succesful choice. The cars are nicely llined up along a diagonal with the hard working driver set nicely in the centre. The photo has a good greyscale and fine contrasts.
Kind regards,
Gert

baddori (18988) 2012-07-10 7:08

Bernard
Un B & W di classe .
Fort " T" tipe ...ed maschio in "vintage" vestito .
Perfetta esecuzione e bilanciamento dei grigi .
Contrasto perfetto .
GF

carlo62 (12550) 2012-07-10 14:42

Ciao Bernard
foto dal sapore antico, ottimo B&W, gli si addice.
Bella la dinamicità del movimento.
Saluti
Carlo

jjcordier (62280) 2012-07-10 22:05

Bernard
Aucun élément ne permet de penser que l'image date de quelques jours. Le bon choix du noir et blanc contribue aussi à la réussite de cette intéressante photo très bien cadrée.
Amicalement
JJ

SnapRJW (18712) 2012-07-11 3:12

Hello Bernard - The smartly suited and booted gentleman appears as if he requires quite a bit of force to start this lovely old car! My father used to collect old cars (not Citroens though) and I remember him turning the engines over by this method. The B&W conversion is excellent and as you say it does enhance the atmosphere by giving a 'period' feel to the shot. Warm regards rosemary

Miguel82 (7757) 2012-07-11 4:03

Hello Bernard
very beautiful scene
the b&w effect give an ancient ambiance to the photo
Sharp picture, fine colors and contrast
Greetings

delpeoples (44904) 2012-07-26 3:31

Salut cher Bernard

A wonderful old photo, that looks as if it could have been made 50 years ago. excellent contrast and definition. The scene is charming and I hope that you had a lovely meeting with all our friends.

Bonne amities
Lisa

Didi (48896) 2012-08-29 18:21

Salut Bernard
Le mode reportage n'implique pas à respecter les règles de cadrage, le but est surtout d'informer.
Intéressant retour en arrière.
Merci pour cette belle journée
Amitiés

cpontoal (254) 2012-12-29 9:33