On both sides of the sun Photo

Photographer’s Note

The "Venetian blinds" were invented by the Japanese actually.

The Venetians, who were great traders, are thought to have brought the idea of the blind from Persia to Venice. Then, they brought it to France (the French name for Venetian blinds is "Les Persienes", and in Spanish "Persianas").

Then, in the 18th century, Edward Beran in London managed to get a patent for his design, and the idea caught rapidly in English colonies, like America.

Illustrations show venetian blinds at Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, venetian blinds were widely adopted in office buildings to regulate light and air.

One of the largest orders for venetian blinds ever placed was to the Burlington Venetian Blind Co., of Burlington, Vt. for the windows of the Empire State Building in New York City.

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d0ul0s (184) 2009-06-29 0:55

Hi Daniel
This is a great use of reflection to superimpose what is in front of the lens and what is not. The silhouette in the reflection and the sun, the clouds, are all nicely textured against the venetian blind. Very masterfully and creatively captured. TFS.
Seb

eversmile (5969) 2009-06-29 1:57

Hi Daniel

I really like this serie, with the different layers, the vibrant color, the futuristic athmosphere... I like this one as much as the first one: the composition is always well balanced and the stronger contrast is good. And your note is surprising... I did not imagine it was a japanese creation!
Regards
Marine

jimmyjimmy (428) 2009-06-29 4:00

Hello Daniel

Awesome image using these blinds. Great composition and color. Thanks for the story.

Regards
Jimmy

Gerrit (35493) 2009-06-29 9:41

Hi Daniel,
fantastic composition and capture.
Great idea and so perfectly managed.
Excellent one,.
regards, Gerrit

bantonbuju (48340) 2009-06-30 0:25

as a sequel to the previosu post - it works really well... i find it a sort of matrix-style...

best, j.

avene (10888) 2009-06-30 5:40

hi Daniel,
I like this photo a lot, despite the burned out sun, and I agree with Korkut that there's something from Matrix here. textures, silhouettes, colours and light - seemingly mundane things are transformed into something almost ethereal. very well seen and presented.

best,
Kristine

Angshu (33324) 2009-07-01 2:19

Hi Daniel
A very different picture, the blinds create a strange effect which attracts the eye. The reflection of the man and the other man seen through standing on the railing balance each other well. Like it, as always in your latest shots, very original!
Regards
Angshu

jmdias (18795) 2009-07-03 7:53

daniel

very nice view, creative way of use the shapes and the light of a place to create something new, an artistic view.beautiful sillouets against the golden colors. perfect job. congratulations

hugs

jorge