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Photographer’s Note

This shot was taken in the hotel lobby where I stayed in London. It's well known in London to the the 'hip' hang-out. Very Phillip Stark meets Disney Land. A very eclectic place, not my usual type of shot, but these little chairs were so sweet I couldn't help myself: and they were perfect for the lomo!

Whilst the composition is not perfect, it really was "shot from the hip" in all true meanings of the phrase.

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green (1007) 2003-10-10 10:44

Is it the St Martin's Lane hotel? If it is then it was done by Philippe Starck.
Good shot.

avigur_11 (21271) 2003-10-10 12:57

Nice shot.
I have a WS for you.

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PLD_images (7141) 2003-10-10 17:20

Cool shot Carolyn. It cracked me up at first, then I started to appreciate its qualities. I like the colors and the fact that there is only one of these boys that is in focus. The classical chair in the background also adds to the feeling of this shot. Nicely done.

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Darren (6815) 2003-10-12 10:42

Hi Carolyn. As a "shot from the hip" type of shot, this works very well. The colors work great here(could that have to do with the Lomo lens as well?), and I think your composition is quite good, although not perfect. I like the lines created by the elves, but I do wish you were just a little to the left, so we could see the old style chair in the background. Also, there is a little too much unused/unneeded space on the right. I realize this was shot from the hip, so this is more than understandable. Another good shot Carolyn.

gringofil (0) 2003-10-13 5:41

Hehe, good one. I find the colors to be amazing, like a cartoon of sorts maybe, and I feel like I'm inside the shot. Great!

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rob_erto (0) 2003-10-14 9:30

I was reluctant to buy an LCa... but your shots are making me want one. I love the Lomo Effect (the vignetting), the colors, the composition.
I'd just crop the image, removing it's right side, as the background doesn't seem to bring much to it.

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