Downtown Ponta Delgada

Critiques [Translate]

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• Rinie_Hoff (9312)
• [2005-06-09 3:24]

Hi Cristina, it's nice to see a bit of your past. I like the way you present it to us, with a lot of care and a lot of love. Indeed, it is not such a good quality, if I didn't know better I'd have thought it was a scan, but it really does not matter for me.
Seems like a nice place to hang around, smell and see the sea. Nice curve in your picture.

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• weswang (18223)
• [2005-06-09 11:10]

Hi Cristina, A nice contrast of the water, the street and the sky. A well composed picture to see the curved walk way round form front to the other side of the picture. A very well taken picture with sharpness, and clarity. Well done.

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• fverde (1699)
• [2005-06-09 14:37]

Olá Cristina!
Ponta Delgada é sempre uma cidade muito fotogénica. Esta perspectiva sobre a Avenida Marginal consegue captar toda a sua beleza e a agitação própria dos locais turísticos por excelência. O enquadramento está muito bem conseguido, com cores bem contrastadas, belos grafismos provocados pelas fachadas dos edifícios e uma profundidade muito interessante. Para compôr ainda mais esta bonita imagem, o céu sobre a torre da igreja é de uma beleza impressionante. Óptimo trabalho Cristina, parabéns!

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• emanuela (1255)
• [2005-06-09 15:55]

great composition, good contrast between buildings and round concret wall
well framed and nice pov
rgrds
emanuela

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• robiuk (9849)
• [2005-06-09 16:33]
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Hello dear Cristina,
Just noticed you changed your photo in Profile - very good one, I like it! ;-D
THIS photo is an open invitation for a walk; lovely compo with a great POV and perspective makes me feel like I'm already there - I can even feel the warmth of the sun...
This really proves how a simple photo can mean a lot if it's taken properly and thought through.
Bravo!
Hugs,
Robi

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• Galmeida (12559)
• [2005-06-09 18:09]

Hello Cristina,
This is a great capture of the main downtown of Ponta Delgada. I prefer that you post the guide scenery for my complementary work. You are from this Island and better than me you are a adviser and guide. Excelent colors and view. Very good enquadrement and perspective. I don´t have any picture in this angle of view. Thanks also to you and also tgo TE members to share a great place to stay and visit.

I will make the links to your work as you do!

Congratulations!
Fernando

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• john_c (24616)
• [2005-06-09 21:49]

Hi Cristina. A well composed portrayal of this city's main artery. I like the old dirty, spattered and curving sea wall contrasted with the bright white clean looking buildings. The two church steeples in the distance also contrast with the new look of the city, and the clouds provide a real mood. You even have managed to squeeze in a bit of the sea to round off the scene. Very well captured from an artistic perspective.

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• singuanti (15255)
• [2005-06-10 0:13]

Hi Cristina. I just love your sky and composition. Also the textures on the concrete wall are superb. I wouldn't worry about the image quality as it seems just fine to me. I like how the wall adds a bending depth to the shot. Nicely done Cristina!

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• Jeppe (18552)
• [2005-06-11 2:25]

A fine way to present the daily life at downtown Sao Miquel - I like the mix of curved line from from the harbour front and the squarred buildings - thanks Cristina

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• wilkinsonsg (8498)
• [2005-06-11 6:21]

I like the POV and the dramatic sky - the details all add to a very nice image.

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• mlopes (492)
• [2005-06-11 6:42]
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Well Cristina, i will write this one in English (hope you don't mind).

If I was the city Mayor of S.Miguel I woud give you and Fernando (GALMEIDA) an tribute for the fantastic work about this island! you guys really deserv it!

I like the contrastic summer feeling, with the stormy sky, nice diagonal curve leading our eyes deep down the avenue.

Well Done!
Mário

PS: i've read your "updated" intro note... i'm amazed and fascinated! your really special and thanks for sharing your deep feelings. All the best for you both and keep surprising yourselfs (Parece um pouco lamechas ehehe mas tocou.me mesmo)

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• pamastro (7209)
• [2005-06-11 12:23]

Nice use of the breakwater's sweeping curve to create a clash between two parts of the photo. The city seems to just forward toward the water just as the water sweeps into the breakwater with its curved embankement sort of shooting the eye skyward at the buildings. The people add a nice presence on a scene full of clashing energy and calm it down with their laid back positions on the breakwater, enjoying the view and weather.

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• aloyho (6057)
• [2005-06-12 21:19]

Hi Cristina,
I like your POV for this shot and the busy atmosphere is well portrayed by the people and the crowded buildings. Including a bit of the sky and the water is smart as it gives some resting space for the tired eyes. Well done!! All the best.

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• walktowilli (168)
• [2005-06-17 2:29]

Very natural daily life shot. i like the way two guys sitting and relaxing on the ledge.

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• caspita (391)
• [2005-06-18 12:24]

Hi Cristina. Very nice photo. Great contrast of the new buildings and the well used breakwall. The sky is very lively. Looks like a storm is on the way and the people don't mind. Nice perspective. Thank you for posting it for us to see...

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• Luan (15871)
• [2005-06-20 2:41]

Hello Cristina,
I find this picture very well framed and very graphical, I like the set of lights and shades, there is a lot of contrast.
Well seen
Luan