Photos

bombilla (3402) 2007-10-27 13:42

Why, taking a shot of you asking me what I'm taking a shot of. Nothing more, nothing less. Good story, Sasa. And, of course, the photo is so beautiful precisely because she interjected her curved self into your meditation, surely unaware of the ways that she recaptiulates the curves and angles of that stairwell and threshold, surely unaware what an analog of light and shadow, contemporaneity and memory she was in that moment, entering through that glass door of hers and, straight through all those curves, into that glass lens of yours. Best, -Hugh

clio (22438) 2007-10-27 16:59

Hello Sarolta,

Magnificent photo with this back light on this magnificent door Art nouveau. We would say almost that this old lady with the bent back was born in the building (he must be all the same oldest!). Very nostalgic atmosphere stressed by the black and white treatment.
Bravo for your sensibility.
Diane

xavis (3174) 2007-10-27 19:20

Hola,
a very nice picture. You works really well with lights, and you have wait the perfect moment to shot. I like also the composition with this transition from dark to light, that focus in the old woman.

Bravo,
Javier

aralda (1240) 2007-10-28 2:00

Hi Sasa,
I share your passion for Art Nouveau buildings, but never managed to fotograph them (those in Transylvania: Oradea, Arad, Timisoara) successfully. I might try harder in the future though. Your photos from Hungary certainly are an impetus.
Great capture of the undulating forms on the wall and the details of the door, and superb play of light and shadow.
Raluca

KevRyan (22297) 2007-10-28 4:38

Hugh and Robi's critiques add to my appreciation and understanding of this image but there is still something that is not working for me - maybe it is just the size of the image (or for me the minor annoyance of the car) like francis said of my madrid street shot - perhaps the medium of the Web here does not do these delicious tones and shapes and curves enough justice - perhaps it's something to do with almost wanting the woman not to be there so that I am not distracted from the fantastic tonal work and the atmosphere of this place.........

bw kev

mpdre (1585) 2007-10-28 7:26

Hi Sasa,
There is something lovely in this photo; the decadent corridor still keeping some of the previous glory, the light, the surprised expression of the old lady, the deep perspective that makes us feel almost inside, looking through your viewfinder. I like the presence of the woman in the image. What I may think is a bit more disturbing is the exterior, the car and some of the buildings that obscure a little bit the magnificence of that marvelous art- nouveau entrance and make that point a bit too crowdy. But the mood sill persists and I definitely enjoy the flavor of this image...
Andre

MiguelP (14296) 2007-10-28 12:16

Yes, I remember to walk through the same district when I visited your beloved city and I loved very much, It was full of ghosths, very kind one although the history runing like a stream along the streets. Good timing here Sasa. I would like to talk with this woman. Take care.

luisafonso (858) 2007-10-29 3:39

We share the same passion for Art Nouveau. I guess it's the sensual poetry of that art that always amazes me. I like the way use used shadows here - you do it like nobody - to concentrate the look where it matters. It's a simple scene, but very beautiful. Great b&w conversion as usual.

Furachan (0) 2007-10-29 14:56

The blending of th tortous, exotic, Gaugian, Austro Hungarian architecture and the old biddy is exquisite, Sasa. Vertical format choice is inspired. The very ligt on the stairs seems to be pulling her in.
Sperb,
War regards,
Francis

Dpbours (218) 2007-10-31 5:25

Hi Sasa,

I feel this shot, but I also know I should see it bigger. The reflection on her back through the dirty glass of the door, the reflection on the oil painted parts of the wall combined with the smudges and scratches of heavy bags dragged up the stairs, the decay in the woodpaint on the railing after fifty years. Not really visible in the shot, but with your note I can feel it is in there.

Greetings,
Dennis

Rinie_Hoff (9332) 2007-11-11 5:33

Hi Sasa, I'm a sucker for pictures of old women. Sometimes their life has been hard, often taking care of children AND the house, and you title combined with the photo, gives me a good feeling. 'Home' is one of the most basic things in life, a shelter (hopefully) from the big, angry world outside.
Well, in your note, the building is important as well, and I like that too, but the old lady, opening the door, with her bend back, is for me the most important one.
Have a good Sunday!
Rinie

KKar (486) 2008-01-03 9:18

Great mood and atmosphere