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Waiting for a miracle


Waiting for a miracle
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Copyright: igor crovato (wishlist) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 934 W: 90 N: 1095] (3905)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-07
Categories: Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: FinePix S5600
Exposure: f/4, 8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): 'more photos that I'd like to remember (V) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-03 15:46
Viewed: 1101
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken about 12 hours before my twins were due to meet us. I had left my wife at the hospital, and had decided to go take a few pics of Salford Quays, just around the corner from where we live.
I don't think I can say much about it, except maybe that my state of mind was so different from any other previous day and night as I was about to become a father. Is this romantic or what?!
So, the night was young, the sky was perfect and the temperature hot...plus I wouldn't have been able to sleep anyway!:-)
This is a view towards Erie Basin from the bridge crossing above Mariners Canal. The photo is the original, untouched version.
As usual, all comments and viewings welcome.
Thanx,
Igor

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  • trinko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 584 W: 179 N: 223] (2928)
  • [2007-03-03 15:47]

congrats on the twins. ncie reflections good colors nice light flares from the lights all and all a very good capture.

Romantic note for a brilliant photo. I like the calm atmosphere here. The colours are natural and the exposure excellent. It's a wonderful evening shot.
Regards, Thomas

!!
you did it on purpose!
or you have a mysterious connection with taking pics and your life;D
I write this cause I see this pic is so symmetrical-like your kids;)
Regards to you and your twins
mm.

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  • g1210 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 45] (403)
  • [2007-03-03 16:17]

Cracking shot with perfect exposure.
Well done (and congratulations)
Cheers,
Neil....

Hello Igor,
Great picture. The composition is fantastic.
The lightning, colours and sharpness are good too.
Congratulations with your twins!
Best regards, Leontien

Hello Igor!
Great colours and light in your composition!
Beautiful exposure!
Lovely point of view!
Excellent done!
Lili

Hello Igor,
Very pretty night shot. I like the golden light and the small canal dividing the photo perfectly down the middle. The reflections are very nice, too. Congratulations on having twins last year!

That is a beautiful picture! I first thought you had been HDR merging, but being the original you managed to capture some incredible light!!

And I love the symmetry. Yeah, twins.... You do seem to like your symmetry into the extreme hahaha!

Good one! Still sleepless nights half a year later? ;-)
Dennis

Beautiful... But i prefer u use f/8 or more small appeture on this photo

Brilliant night shot Igor. I like the starburst effects and the symmetry of the shot. Nice one.
TFS. Leon.

Hi Igor,
called on by your comment on my Trieste Gulf shot (thanks a lot again), I'm strolling in your gallery and I must say it is quite interesting. Regarding this picture, the result is for sure noticeable, like the reason for you took it...
Only a couple of comments: 1I would have preferred a more open aperture (but it is only a personal opinion, as I do not like very much the starbust effect on night shots) and a less symmetric composition, to get warmer result. 2Sorry for my English, I hope that my feeling came out clear enough, despite the Italian-Style expressions.

Have anice week, Dario

Bellissimi riflessi di luce nelle acque placide del canale. Ottima definizione e focus per uno scatto in difficili condizioni di luce.
Buona profondità.
Bravo.

Hi Igor, this is a shot that will stay with you in your memory for a long time. I remember taking a shot of a bunch of balloons after my son was born. I still remember taking that one like it was yesterday. And this one is a good one for you to hang onto. Your composition, lighting and colour is excellent!

Thanks, John

and congratulations.

Hi Igor,
A state of the art blue hour picture, the timing is great, the lights are flashing like starts even @ f/4, and their warmth is glowing against the deep blue sky, I like the PoV as well that allows for a good symetry.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4906 W: 53 N: 5951] (24616)
  • [2007-03-14 12:45]

Hi Igor,
Well composed with a good exposure level. The golden light bathes both sides of the canal with such warmth and there is great symmetry here. A worthy shot to take and preserve on the eve of the birth of your children. I like this shot ver much, Igor. Its a keeper.
John

Una foto adatta al tuo momento Igor, quasi simmetrica con i due lati "gemelli" ma con qualche piccola differenza, a destra ci sone dei dettagli in più, ad esempio la panchina, un bel controllo della luce e un riflesso nell'acqua molto carino e accattivante, complimenti, anche per il lieto evento.
Buona giornata
Ciao
Vinicio

Igor,
This is a very nice photo with good balance and symmetry. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness. I like your POV as well.
Congratulations on the twins,
Asa

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  • amino Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 121 W: 13 N: 77] (374)
  • [2007-03-19 14:29]

This is a wonderful balanced photo. The lights and water reflection give the picture a nice aesthetic feel. I am sure the moment surrounding you at the time contributed to this picture. It seems you were looking rationally at life?

TFS

Wonderfull...it is really nice shot...
Cheers

Celal ERDOGDU from Turkey

Hello Igor! Congrats on the photo and the twins! This is really flawless. The colors are very warm, the sharpness is there, the reflection is very clear.

Well done!
Doug

I *love* the light in the photo! You've managed to take something not particularly soft and made it soft with the golden lighting and the reflection. Symmetry is good, however I'd prefer a slight crop on the right. As the lone light on the right detracts from the overall symmetry. Well done and congrats on the twins!!

Hi Igor,

really an excellent shot with fantastic lights and colors.I love it very much.I am impressed by the symmetrical realization of your picture.Very well done.

With regards from Luxembourg and my special congratulations for this shot...

Jean-Claude

Hi Igor,
It's looks nice. Very creative night shot. The composition is fantastic, lightning, colors and sharpness are good too.

Well done
Alex

This photo and your accompanying note has made my day.

ciao igor
questa si che e' una foto notturna,
certo che ne devo fare di strada.
poi il momento era molto importante
giorgio

Hi Igor,

Well worth waiting, isn't it ? You've used your time well. Great light and colour. Excellent detail on this "nightshot". TFS

Wolf

Hi Igor,

A nice photo of Salford Quays and of the reflection of the building in the water with all the illumination, the photo has a good composition, DOF and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

Ciao Igor,
ho appena scoperto la tua galleria e questa foto ha subito attirato la mia attenzione, poi quando ho letto la nota l'ho trovata piena di poesia.
La foto è bellissima per la sua nitidezza ed i colori chiari della sera esprimono bene il miracolo della vita che si stava per compiere.
Molto bravo!
Alberto

Hi Igor. Great, almost symmetrical, image. Excellent colours and sharpness. As a Stockport lad, I know where this is - but I haven't been there as I've lived away from home for the past 20 years! TFS. Regards, Paul.

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3367 W: 97 N: 2765] (9661)
  • [2007-05-29 11:33]

Hi Igor,

excellent perspective you captured of that fantastic architecture. Everything is perfectly symetric! Great job indeed!
Regards,
Carlos
PS: it's in my favorites for sure

Hi Igor,

A great picture and nice story. This picture of Salford presents has a serene atmosphere. It shows
another, less well known side of the Manchester
region.

I like the star effect which makes the scene
look as it is ready for a celebration, and
this fits good to the story about the picture.

Mike

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1402 W: 68 N: 1315] (6815)
  • [2007-07-08 11:47]
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Hi Igor,
I have never seen a night photo look so dramatic! AWESOME! AMAZING!
If you did any PP, can you please let me know?
Thanks for this wonderful shot!
Regards
Shaeri

Hello Igor,
I like the reflections and the geometrical composition of the picture !
You choose the good time to shoot at the blue hour.
Well done,
Congratulations,

Nicole

Hi Igor,

Lovely shot, excellent details. TFS

Fara

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  • AandK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 43 N: 378] (1667)
  • [2007-07-25 2:54]

Now this is one hell of a note! I'd like to say that I can imagine your situation but I guess without being a father there's no possible way to compare any experience I had so far with the one you had that night!
In this case I think the picture is not that important, I just love the story behind it... It's great, though;)
All the best for the twins,
Andreas

Ciao Igor,

l'impressionante simmetria di questo scatto gli dona grande fascino. Ottima esposizione e bellissimo titolo.

Complimenti!!

Gio

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  • fkokol Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 0 N: 272] (1496)
  • [2007-08-11 15:09]

Great composition. Nice symmetry. Wonderful colours and evening light. Great shot. greetings,

figen

A fantastic night shot with perfect details and i like the story behind this.
Well done, Igor..


daniel

Hello Igor,
Beautiful evening shot with symmetrical composition, it seems to incline to the right a little bit, 0.2 degree. It's a bit of a pity for such a good image. Still definitely a successful shot.
Have a nice day, Hisashi

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