The capital city Photo

Photographer’s Note

Düsseldorf,the capital city of the federal state Nordrhein-Westfalen, is (together with Cologne and the Ruhr Area )the economic centre of Western Germany.
Since the 1960s, there is a strong relationship between the city and Japan. Many Japanese banks and corporations have their European headquarters in Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf has the largest Japanese community of any European city.

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feather (49864) 2006-03-26 4:53

Very interesting composition actually to use the cables to your advantage instead of wishing they weren't there. Although I like the image as it is two things occur to me as alternatives maybe worth a try (no WSs left today). 1.You could convert to B&W and up the contrast, as it is almost monochrome. 2.Cropping below the bridge could be an option too.
Just suggestions; not for improvement but as alternatives.
Kath

Luan (15935) 2006-03-26 5:35

Hello Hermann,
there is an excellent graphism on this picture, the contrast betwenn the bridge and the city in the background is excellent.
Nice catch
Luan

jhm (82679) 2006-03-26 6:19

Hallo Hermann,
Ik ben verledenjaar nog in Düffeldorf geweest ik ben er enkele mooie beelden gemaakt, het is een mooie stad met vele mogelijkheden, wij hebben genoten van de Rijn en zijn prachtige zichten.
Deze plaats is mij wel bekend en u heeft het schitterend idee gehad om de zendmast goed te plaatsen naast de trein, hier hebben wij de drie elementen, in de lucht, mobile en boven het water van de Rijn.
Groeten Hermann,
John.

imrek (4) 2006-03-26 7:11

Hi Hermann,
I like the diagonal lines and silhouette of the train and the bridge. It is well seen great graphic shot! Excellent compo!
best regards,
imre

Tue (25608) 2006-03-26 11:11

Hej Hermann,
I love to see the silhouettes of the skyline of Düsseldorf here behind the bridge. The tram is a great detail. Very well seen and captured. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Groeten,
Lars

carper (64962) 2006-03-26 11:51

very good photo Hermann,
I like the backlight shot the good lines and details are good for an art photo. prachtig werk Hermann.
gr. jaap

elihesamian (26091) 2006-03-26 12:43

Hi Hermann,

a very nice graphism of urban elements you reached with silhouetts of those,in a fine composition,very well composed the lines,tower and bridge here,god note,too,attractive for me,great one,Hermann,

Best
M

gaby (19793) 2006-03-26 15:28

Hermann bonsoir - superb urban landscape with great graphical qualities - I like the silhouettes -
very well done
Thanks
Regards
Gaby

alvaraalto (5231) 2006-03-26 15:36

Hi Hermann,
A perfect composition. With the beautiful blue and black silhouettes and the excellent play of lines this is a real graphical piece of art.
Groet Rob

weswang (18223) 2006-03-26 23:06

Hi Hermann, I like the different layers and the different lines showing in this picture. Good contrast, nice sharpness and depth. A well taken picture.

ChrisJ (70299) 2006-03-27 3:30

Hi Hermann

I like the silhouette of the train, on the elevated track. Good sharpness & graphism. Excellent work & tfs!

nwoehnl (120) 2006-03-27 9:12

Great urban view from DD, Hermann (eine der Kuriositäten der deutschen Einheit ist ja, dass Düsseldorf Autokennzeichen "D" hat, und Dresden "DD" - wäre ja irgendwie umgekehrt logischer). Good positioning of the teletower at 2/3, and well timed to have the tram just where it should be. I can of course currently relate a lot to the Japanese linkages, greetings from Tokyo :)

MvS (4163) 2006-03-27 15:50

Nice silhouettish shot of this city that I have visited a few times since I used to work for Vodafone...
Good composition.
Thanks,
Magnus

Floydian (30970) 2006-03-27 16:12

Strong lines Hermann, which gives you a perfect composition..!!
Great shot..!!!
Regards, Henk

greg64g (11193) 2006-03-28 1:25

hi Hermann

this is a superrb picture, what i prefer is the very "white" sky. it's in my mind or taste rare to see great picture with white main colors and here it's works perfectly.
great works
cheers
greg

papagolf21 (56467) 2006-03-28 3:28

Bonsoir Hermann,
Eh bien, j'ignorais que Düesseldorf comportait la plus grande communauté japonaise en Europe !
Comme quoi, l'intérêt de TE, est manifeste.
J'aime cette composition qui forme un tableau moderne avec un côté graphique très bien réalisé.
Amitiés.
Philippe

hugolef (4909) 2006-03-28 4:06

This one is better, i like the way you play with the graphism of these symbols of industrial area ... the tones of colors play a big role
Well done
Regards, hugues

Leonie (8647) 2006-03-28 6:58

Hallo Hermann,
Cooles Bild von der Duesseldorfer skyline!! Die Farbtoene und Umrisse sind super gelungen! Guter Aussichtspunkt!

Gruesse, Leonie

Gerrit (35811) 2006-03-30 5:17

Hi Hermann,

Sehr gutes graphisches Bild mit reizende blaue und scharze Farben,

Danke und Grüsse,

Gerrit

KevRyan (22410) 2006-03-31 3:00

A simple note - simple excellent graphism - even without the tram an excellent image but with the tram and car it comes alive with human movement - we can read this even if we cannot see them but as faint shadows - it's a human place after all - the delicacies of the finer lines are just fantastic.

best wishes kev

Furachan (0) 2006-03-31 3:27

I like this subtle, ethereal cityscape, Hermann - it speaks to me. By that I mean you're not simply serving up a "pretty sunset" or whatever but a cityscape with CHARACTER, with the railway line clear and sharp against the blueish, whispy looking background. Could be Shanghai, my friend!
Excellently judged. Love it!
Francis

mumek (17468) 2006-03-31 5:25

Good morning Hermann!
Very interesting and original capture from Düsseldorf. Good contrast and excellent composition.My compliments. Thanks for interesting note.
best regards
ziggy

rbcy1974 (20742) 2006-04-03 10:49

Hello Herman
AMazing Urban view, excellent succeding backgrounds, where did you take it from?
Regards
Daniel