the evening talk Photo

Photographer’s Note

Two villagers enjoy their evening talk on a platform facing the Atlantic Ocean in Burgau, a fishing village at the Algarve coast in southern Portugal.

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dta (4908) 2009-06-16 7:21

Bonjour Paul ,
Je ne connais pas le Portugal , mais c'est le genre de scène que l'on peut aussi voir en Espagne . Les murs blancs un peu décrépis créent une atmosphère que j'aime beaucoup . La composition est simple , mais belle , avec des tonalités claires . Et ces deux hommes regardant la mer : que se racontent ils ?
Amicalement

ciakgiak (10496) 2009-06-16 7:51

Hello Paul,
what a nice and exciting scene, I like a lot the way you composed the scene, with the two men talking in front of the sea. Great light and colours too.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

Uhu (7356) 2009-06-16 9:29

Quite a photo, this one! It ooze peacefulness, with these two guys standing and chatting (or just staring at the sea) on this white structure.
Very good contribution - peaceful - in these days of turmoil on TE (well, it seems that turmoil started to become less intensive, no?).

ophelcia (5305) 2009-06-16 13:27

I really like the scene, a bit mysterious, there must be something interesting what the people can see, perfect texture of the water,
Gosia

clio (22548) 2009-06-16 21:24

Bonjour Paul,
The view is so beautiful as we understand that these two men like coming to chat there.
I like your composition which uses perfectly the lines of the architecture to put them in connection with the blue nuances forming long horizontal lines on the water. The light is beautiful.
Have a nice day!
Diane

darek1978 (11165) 2009-06-16 23:28

Hi Paul,
Great scene with the quiet atmosphere. Lovely tones and excellent sharpness here. It is a pleasure looking at this picture. Well done!
Best regards,
Darek

danyy (68492) 2009-06-16 23:59

Bonjour Paul,
Très belle région parait-il, l'Algarve. Typiquement portugaise avec tout ce qu'il y a d e traditionnel et d'ancestral derrière.
Face à l'immensité de la mer, calmes, ces deux vieillards ont sans doute beaucoup de choses à se raconter.
J'aime beaucoup l'exposition bien calibrée.
Amitié.
Daniel.

sevy (13272) 2009-06-17 7:55

Hello Paul,

Nice scene with the 2 old men on the top of the wall, looking the sea. The constrast is perfectly tuned.
It is perhaps missing the horizon line on the top to share the escape feeling, but it is more my view than mandatory.

Yves.

besnard (30492) 2009-06-17 9:11

Bonjour Paul
Un joli paysage de cette région que je n'ai pas eu le plaisir de visiter l'été dernier lorsque j'étais au Portugal. C'est net, bien cadré et les promeneurs animent l'image.
Merci pour le partage et bonne fin de journée.
Nicole

Waylim (10741) 2009-06-18 0:04

Hi Paul, I like the emotion that this image transpire, a nice time spent with close friend, and old friend, the landscape is more lively and more wamr with the inclusion of the two man, enjoying the view of the endless sea. Very nice moment. I like it.
Way

delkoo (34158) 2009-06-18 5:52

bonjour paul,
les deux hommes focalisent le regard et sont judicieusement placés dans l'image, la lumiere aidant, tu obtiens, au final , une belle photo.

didier

cbrman (18790) 2009-06-18 7:57

Hello Paul,

Une photographie très sympa qui apporte une jolie impression d'espace malgré le coté droit qui est fermé par la maison. J'aime beaucoup les deux personnes qui se trouvent sur le balcon. Cela apporte de la vie à l'image.
La mer pourrait presque leurs servir de ciel.
A+

Dominique

rodgerg (23717) 2009-06-18 10:59

Bonsoir Paul,

Excellent cadrage et bel équilibre dans la composition pour cette superbe image qui symbolise le regard porté vers l'Océan par le Portugal durant des siècles. très bien vu.
Amitiés,
Roger

mauro61 (15178) 2009-06-19 0:35

ciao Paul,
bella inquadratura con uno stupendo affaccio sul mare e la presenza dei due soggetti al centro.
Ottimi colori e forte luce ben gestita.
un saluto
maurizio.

lousat (15302) 2009-06-19 0:36

Hi Paul,what a beautiful perspective! Your point of view make a difference,very very intelligent way to show this nice corner of Algarve,great light and beautifuls colors! My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

gunbud (27763) 2009-06-19 19:40

Hi Paul,
Love the angle you took this photo at getting the gentle sweep of this lovel veranda as it takes a sharp turn.
The blue of the sea contrast beautifully with the white-washed walls.
The two old gentlemen give this photo swarmth and scale.
Regards, Tom

AiresSantos (41866) 2009-06-20 0:46

Hi Paul
Nice perspective of the beach with those two men talking
Fine colours and sharpness
Have a nice weekend
Aires

bukitgolfb301 (4566) 2009-06-20 16:28

Hello again my dear Paul

What a wonderful shot ! That is one secene from poem or novel. The composition and framework are quite suitable light management is very very beautiful, I like very much.
Congratulation on your great job !

Thanks for sharing and best regrds

Takero

MarianneS (14262) 2009-06-21 14:03

Dag Paul,
C'est un beau moment de la vie de tous les jours que tu as capturé ici.
La scène est agréable, on a envie de profiter de la douceur du soir avec eux.
Les dégradés dans les couleurs de l'eau sont très beaux.
Amitiés,
Marianne

siolaw (25720) 2009-06-23 4:32

Salut Paul,
Un bon POV et un expo bien maitrisée avec ombres et lumières bien détaillées. La scène est, en plus, assez évocative
Un bon coup d'oeil
Laurent

stego (22350) 2009-06-24 11:48

Hi Paul,
The compo is as beautiful as it is simple. First the white walls and then the tip of the rocks draw a zigzag that gives much dynamism and the mix of the late afternoon sun and the nuances of blue of the sea aids its attractiveness, as does, and much the presence of those old men enjoying the view.
Regards,
José

tcht (7298) 2009-06-25 22:28

hi paul, great scene here with wonderful lighting. nice positioning of the two. there is good depth as well. good work!
cheers
cheuk hin

dvlazar (6474) 2009-06-26 18:55

Nice old architecture - at a nice scenic location. Good off centre framing.
Cheers!
Dave

npecanhuk (13623) 2009-07-07 9:07

Hello Paul!
Another superb photo job with top notch technical qualities! However, what mostly touches me is the well seen, well thought and very well elaborated composition! The title says it all concerning the mood of this great image!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Angshu (33551) 2009-07-12 21:21

Hello Paul
Interesting platform which would be a fine lookout point onto the endless ocean...which is also highlighted by the lack of horizon in your shot. Of course without the two persons this would be half the shot as it is now. A well conceived shot & well executed. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

trewheeler (1699) 2009-07-13 11:32

You have captured a nice moment. I really like the crop in that there is no horizon. Nice idea, lovely color and texture. Regards, TW

ellelloo (4733) 2009-07-16 2:41

Hello Paul,
A enchanting photo with a tranquil mood, excellent POV and composition and pleasant natural colours. Good control of light and perfect sharpness. The two men chatting and looking at the beautiful see are a great ingredient in this photo. My compliments!
Greetings from now warm Finland,
Lasse

emjleclercq (14213) 2009-07-17 22:37

I like a quiet atmopshere of this one, two old men looking at a rather quiet sea form this terrace.

All the best,

Emmanuel

meltemi (9746) 2009-07-21 11:39

Hello Paul,
this looks so peaceful and relaxed, you photo get the mood across quite well. I could very happily sit on that wall watching the sun sink into the ocean. This evening talk between old people is a good sample of how quite style of life they have. Only in such atmosphere deep things could be done. Really a very good photo with magnificent colours.

All the best.
Stella