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Photographer’s Note

Yes, friday was as sunny as it can get. We had a holiday (cultural holiday) celebrating life, well, more accurate death of our greatest poet, France Preseren. It is little morbid having a day to honour greatest poet on a day of his death and not on the day that he was born... But it is what it is and we do not mind, cause we had day off on a most sunny friday of this year. :) You can see how intensive light it was on this capture. This is a reflection from a glass facade of the opposite building (which you cannot see) on a concrete wall on an old housing block. Usually very dull facade with absolutely no imagination (remains of a socialism :P) but with light patterns like this quite vivid and interesting. So of course I had to stop and make a shot. It has almost everything I like: light/shadows, contrast, a tree :P, architecture, just some colours missing. :)

For my friend Argy.

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zhelach (3590) 2008-02-10 9:39

Zdravo Jeri!
Da, ova refleksija je ulepsala ovu socrealisticku betonsku zgradu, iako mi jos uvek nije jasno kako je doslo do ovakve refleksije!?!
Veliki pozdrav, Zorica

Gustaw (21670) 2008-02-10 9:44

Witam!
Very interesting photo. I very like your composition. Very nice reflections, it is good idea. Good light and colours. Well done.
Marek

johnfreeman (2222) 2008-02-10 9:56

Hi Jeri,
This is wonderful! I had to read your description a couple of times to work out where that light came from, but now I understand :) I really like the way the soft reflected light is superimposed over the stark geometric lines of the socialist architecture, humanising it and creating an almost submerged feeling, abstract yet warm.
Very well seen and taken!
John

smarcell (14641) 2008-02-10 10:02

A beautiful effect. I like the almost B&W tone of the picture
REgards Stefano

johannes68 (2882) 2008-02-10 10:07

Hi Jeri,
:D You manage to make even the dullest places look great! This is so simple and surprising at the same time. Thank you for stopping and taking this photo!
Regards, Johannes

clio (23017) 2008-02-10 10:29

Dober dan Jeri,
What a magnificent photo!
The contrast between the curved lines of the light and the shadows and the straight lines of the architecture is really extraordinary.
You were certainly very happy to discover it on a building. When I see things like that, it always makes me a very big pleasure.
So many people pass close without looking.
Have a nice week
Friendly
Diane

azaf1 (15547) 2008-02-10 10:32

WoW Jeri!
Yo have made the great capture! Well blending shadows and the square windows.
Well done, young lady!
Argiris

totoamoto (2288) 2008-02-10 11:00

Salut Jeri..
Génial ces reflets.. Sur un aussi grand batiment.. c'est rare..
Effet troublant.
bravo
Cyril

vasariste (981) 2008-02-10 11:01

Artistic photo. Good perspective and important role of reflection.
Natasa

mikeo (12117) 2008-02-10 11:24

Hi Jeri,

Why title is reflections, when reflections take about 1% of shot, and shadows take 99%, but there isn't almost any word about shadows?:) Anyway... Superb composition and great idea to show us your socialism building:)

Superb Jeri!

greetings,

MIKEO

degani (2876) 2008-02-10 11:29

hi Jeri,
this picture has an impressive impact, it looks like a great abstract painting and the reflections completely change the image of the building, everything is what we can see of it, maybe. The only thing I am certain is that all around in this world is nice
ciao
franco

horatiuTT (4566) 2008-02-10 11:31

Hi Jeri,
very unusual scene with a more than special light.The reflections
are quite interesting(finally seeing something different than
a classic one),very well seen and capture.Compliments and hugs.
H'

Miha2ou7 (4953) 2008-02-10 13:08

Živ Jorgi,

Tole sem pa šele zdajle opazil. :>

Kaj naj rečem, super. Ko sem videl majhno sliko, mi ni bilo jasno, ali gre za ledene sveče, ali kaj tretjega, potem sem pa videl da je arhitektura.

Zelo čista in ostra fotka, super refleksije, tisto drevo pa kot naravno pade v kompozicijo. Zelo lepo izkoriščen motiv.

Bo treba jit v Fužine mal ovekovečiti socialistično arhitekturo, tisto bi bilo šele zanimivo v takšni svetlobi, z dobro perspektivo in obdelavo. :)

Lep večer. :>

avene (11124) 2008-02-10 17:34

I like it, I like it, I like it :) I agree that in the right light even the horrible concrete housing blocks can look attractive. fantastic patterns of light and shadows, and the tree is a great accent. but what I like best are the windows - each has different curtains, different life behind it.
very well seen, Jeri, my compliments on walking around with your eyes open :)
have a great week,
Kristine

tam2 (111) 2008-02-11 0:06

Hi Jeri,
wowww...u have a beautiful gallery!!
And i like this shot alot!
Great play of shadows and lights!
Congratulations!!
Best Wishes from Hungary,
Tamás

ARGI (3418) 2008-02-11 2:44

Thank you my friend
It's a very architectural and very beautiful.
Colors (grays) and shadows are nice.
The most important is "for my friend Argy" !!
thanks again
your friend
Argy

brandstaetter (14388) 2008-02-11 4:34

Hi Jeri,
great ! Such a nice pattern, I like it that the spots of light are blurred, and the tree adds life to it.
Well seen ! As we are neighbors, France Preseren used to live also here in Klagenfurt for some time. There is a memorial tablet on the house where he stayed.
Cheers, Christian

AKITA (5549) 2008-02-11 8:45

Dear Jeri,
a very interesting pattern of the reflected light on the wall with windows. it is artistic.
I especially like the blurred borders of these "light and shadow". these soft shapes make a nice contrast with sharp windows on the tight concrete wall.
and the color patterns in the window glasses are tasteful, moreover the presence of this tree is touching.
in Japanese traditional architectures, I often find the device that the reflection of sun on the pond-water surface lights the wall or the ceiling in the room. the swinging wavy patterns of the light are seen in the room, and it makes the atmosphere so natural and interesting, like we were in the water world. your this shot reminds me that scene and I feel like I were in the bottom of the sea.
thank you,
Akihisa

Merline (6578) 2008-02-11 10:27

Hi Jeri!
a great one, your pictures are all different from the preceeding one...but I always find that eye for light and special patterns and for harmony.
This is so fine-tuned, so graphic and so full of light, a real pleasure for the sight although the building as such is not. So you've made something artistic out of it. Superb work! It could almost be a b/w...I add it to my theme.

TFS
Cheers, Michèle

carper (65598) 2008-02-11 23:55

a very nice one Jorgi,
the shadows gives a artful reflection, in this well seen composition, a pleasure to look at, fine photojob have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Clementi (45101) 2008-02-12 1:02

Ciao Jeri ,
fantastic reflection ,
it is difficult to understand that draft of reflections,
beautiful effect.
good job
Giorgio

Truja (4948) 2008-02-12 8:57

Hi Jeri,
perhaps, paradoxicalally, the day with more sun of the year to remember the absence of greatest poet, France Preseren.

A photography with an excellent mixture of valuable details and great technique: the architecture, the dull colors, the lights and the shades, the reflections of the sun in the facade.....genial game!
In addition, you invite to us to think and to imagine what it happens behind each one of the crystalline windows. Great idea and inspiration!

Kind regards, Jordi

Nicou (45639) 2008-02-12 10:00

Hello,

mangigique effet que cette façade, ce vitre, ces ombres et lumières, très bien fait, une superbe compo.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

marietom (32076) 2008-02-13 1:38

HelloJeri,

Jolie façade, très graphique, avec ce jeu d'ombres. Bien vu.
I'll be back
Marie

Leilani (1371) 2008-02-13 7:44

Hello again - I think this is a fantastic spot! The light pattern is so graphic with the windows. Even the tones are nice in this. very minimal, but very busy! Rgds, Leilani

Tipuss (619) 2008-02-14 0:16

Hello Jeri! I like very much your pictures. Here the playing of lights and shadows is really superbe. Have a good day! Eva

Aline_N (3157) 2008-02-14 11:59

And, yes, this one is a master piece.
Congratulations !

kiks (6147) 2008-02-15 16:05

Hi Jeri, very well seen thi scene. Without your note is it difficult to understand exactly how the sene appears. I like the grafics and shadows on it a the surrealist mood.
TFS
KIks

claudigan (2761) 2008-02-17 11:20

Hello,
Really interresting shot very original with those shadows or in fact light reflection. I like those windows behind whom, you can guess lifes. I especially enjoy what seems to be a cat shadow on a bottom window even if it is impossible (except if it is a king size one!)
Regards,
Claude.

danos (33192) 2008-02-19 1:48

Hello Jerri,
nice reflected shot that captured the lines of shadows and lights, with very nice graphistic way and at the some time a minimalistic one.The verticals and horizontals lines make your capture 'particular'. The colours and the light are nice.The lonely tree adds a nice stroke in the scene.Informative your note too. Congratulations.

Regards,Danos

danyy (69393) 2008-02-19 1:52

Bonjour Jeri,
très graphique, j'aime beaucoup.
Une façde qui sous le soleil, va offrir des varaintes pendant un certain temps.
Il aurait été bon de poster l version couleur, non ?
Regards.
daniel.

sagar (2307) 2008-02-19 3:55

Hi Jeri,
The graphical feel you have tried to acheive has been very werll portrayed here. Lovely shot of the light and shadows. You seem to love them and master in them.
Lovely shot,
Regards,
Sagarneel.

woozbman (366) 2008-02-19 11:32

Hi Jeri,

An interesting play of light and shadows on the building. For me, "Reflections" has multiple meanings - reflections of the light from the other building, as well as the reflections on the windows of the building in the picture.

In my native coutry, a holiday also falls on the day of a person's death. A teacher explained to us that when a person is born, he has not achieved anything yet. But the day of his death marks the entire lifetime of achievement that made the person great. So we commemorate the anniversary of his passing and celebrate the person's achievements throughout his life. It is also a day for reflection (the third meaning of your picture's title).

Best regards,
Lamberto

Anna-- (7741) 2008-02-19 12:08

Ciao Jeri,
really a fantastic light! Great graphic composition with beautiful colors. Like an abstrct painting.
Buona serata
Anna

Tue (25608) 2008-02-19 12:55

Hi Jeri,
Very well seen! The reflections add much interest to the rather dull concrete facade. The shapes of the reflected parts are very nice and I also like the repetition of the windows. Nice to have that tree also included. Well done, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Chris3 (511) 2008-02-23 5:19

Hi Jeri,
Very impressive shot.The shadows look amazing.At first,it seemed a little 'strange' to me,but it is a great photograph.
TFS
Christos

rigoletto (26762) 2008-02-23 5:39

Hi Jeri,
This is absolutely awesome!
I also look for reflections everywhere whenever i walk on the streets, but you already realized one of my dreams. This is the proof of a very good eye and excellent timing.
Congratulations,
Deniz

realimis (820) 2008-02-27 7:14

Hello Jeri,
you have such an interesting gallery! Glad to find it out! Your picture is really impressive and from an artistic point of view! Great idea to take this picture! The light, the shadow, the open windows,the architecture, the reflections, this tree....everything add its own beauty and attribute to your picture! I also feel that even full of "subject" it is keeping a unique simplicity!!
Really wonderful picture, Jeri!!
Kind regards,
Rene

delkoo (34726) 2008-03-13 7:49

HI JERI
your gallery is extremely charming, it is a pleasure to journey through and read your informative notes.
great to catch that nice play of light and shadows.

best regards
didier

Charo (31747) 2008-04-16 3:14

Hola Jeri,
Una toma muy singular con esas sombras reflejadas en el edificio. Estupenda geometría. Bien visto.
Cordialmente
Charo

marrty (235) 2008-04-16 6:02

Hi Jeri,
Excellent photo. The reflections are very vivid and make for a really nice composition. Somehow, this picture feels both very cheerful and sad at the same time.
Best, Martijn

temmel (3036) 2008-04-28 0:46

Dear Jeri,
i really dont know how could i missed this shot.
Very fine composition with great aesthetic sense.
Fantastic light effect and colors.
I like the way you've played with the light-shadows here.
Very well done and thanks a lot for sharing!
Wish you a lovely day Jeri!
Hugs,
Linda

parbo (11006) 2008-05-13 6:44

Hi Jeri,

Your creative skill is admirable. You perfectly merged different repeating elements for creating gorgeous graphical effects. Great addition of tree with illuminated yellow leafs in dark too. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

nilo (89) 2008-09-25 5:13

I am stealing your quotes because I feel they re mine.
"...It has almost everything I like: light/shadows, contrast, a tree :P, architecture,..." ...enough said.

one of my favorites!

zeynepe (9360) 2008-10-14 5:05

Hi Jeri,
Why don't you upload new photos?
This one is splendid due to the shadow effect.
Great idea , B&W works very well.
Congrats and have a nice Week:)
Zeynep

pavseljn (75) 2008-11-11 5:17

Hoj Jeri!
Tale fotka me je pa itak čist navdušila. Namreč, lahko je dobit dobro fotko nečesa lepega (no ja tut to ni tok lahko, ampak mogoče lažje), ampak dobro fotko grde socialistične stavbe pa skoraj nemogoče :) Seveda sem Lukata takoj zaslišala kje hudiča je bilo to slikano, in ko sem se zadnjič popoldan peljala po Dunajski, sem dejansko zagledala točno tale prizor :) Nice!
Lep dan,
Natasa

tpstrek (1877) 2008-12-11 0:09

Hello Jeri,
Superb composition from a nice pov with beautiful reflections, a lot of shadows and a contrasting tree.
Well seen,
Henri

Photo Information

Copyright: Jerica Herman (jorgi) (3802)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-08
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D70s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, Tiffen 62mm UV Protector
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Merline's favorites + 100 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-10 9:35
Favorites: 5 [view]