SHADOW PUPPETS Photo

Photographer’s Note

The scene is Jockey's Ridge, the highest sand dunes on the Atlantic Ocean Coast of North America. A group of children and adults are seen frolicking on the crest of the dunes, their silhouettes created by the sun that has just disappeared over the horizon.

Some of the best beaches on the East Coast of the United States are found on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Beach towns with storied names like “Nag’s Head,” “Duck” and “Timbucktu” are strung along the length of the Outer Banks, in the manner of a sparkling pearl necklace. Historically, the most significant of the towns is also one of the smallest — Kitty Hawk — where in December of 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first heavier-than-air flight, launching an industry that took off like a rocket. Sixty-six years later, astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin, walked on the moon. (July 20, 2009 marked the 40th anniversary of Mankind achieving this astonishing landmark.)

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mikolaj_kawa (30201) 2009-10-04 0:52

Hello Bulent! Wonderful shadows, amazing contrast, original but minimalistic composition. Mysterious poeople, magical scene. Great effect. Good luck!

ymrk (8761) 2009-10-04 0:52

Sayın hocam,
Harika bir ışık yakalamışsınız...Siluetlerin leke gibi görünümü harika bir grafizm,ve hareketlerinin neşeli-aheng,kli görünümü mükemmel bir dinamizm katmış.
Türkiye'den iyi günler,

Yağmur

pauloog (6521) 2009-10-04 1:19

Hello Bulent,
A joyful lively scene, profiles well captured from a low perspective. Well observed and well executed.
Regards,
Paul

snunney (34914) 2009-10-04 1:21

Hello Bulent,
An interesting and innovative composition with a good sense of dynamism. These people enjoying themselves in the setting sun make a fine and diverse set of silhouettes. Well observed and executed.

papagolf21 (56421) 2009-10-04 2:39

Bonjour, mon ami Bulent,
Très originale réalisation avec ces personnages en ombres chinoises exprimant la jeunesse et la joie de vivre !
Très bonne observation de la vie quotidienne.
Une réussite.
Amitiés.
Philippe

delpeoples (6082) 2009-10-04 3:10

Hi Bulent, fantastic use of the sillhouette here and so many subjects all doing very interesting things in their own right. I also like the blue/purplish hue to the sky. Great shot, TFS, Lisa.

ahmetgedikli (21913) 2009-10-04 6:06

Canlı, dinamik bir kare... Işık harika, silüetler harika.
Ellerinize sağlık, saygılar Hocam.

ahmetgedikli

Wandering_Dan (3229) 2009-10-04 9:00

Merhaba, Bulent -

Very nice spotting of this silhouette! The detail is such that I even see the sand one kid is kicking up.

You might consider cropping out the figure on the right edge, since it isn't complete.

Best,
Dan

stelli (2945) 2009-10-04 10:26

Simple and beautiful! Great composition!!! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

zeynepe (9342) 2009-10-04 11:36

Merhaba Bulent Bey,
Mukemmel bir isikla harika bir dinamik kare yakalamissiniz , herbirinin ayri bir hikayesi var.
Uzun suredir TE'ye giremiyorum , esinize sevgilerimi iletiyorum. Bu yil gorusemedik ama gelecek yil insallah gorusmek uzere.
Tebrikler, iyi Pazarlar,
Zeynep

bostankorkulugu (33598) 2009-10-04 14:56

nefis bir "gölge oyunu" olmuş bülent bey... elinize sağlık... kuzeyden öpücükler :)...

carper (64908) 2009-10-04 23:32

very original shot here my friend.
the silhouettes are nice and the contrast is good, well seen art photo with a good note, thanks for sharing my friend.
have a good day.
regard jaap

rigoletto (26326) 2009-10-05 1:46

Merhaba Dear Professor!
Şahane bir "kukla" grubu! Her bir gölgenin kendi aktivitesi var ve neredeyse sizin için sıraya geçmişler. Özellikle yerden kalkan kumlar, sarkan fotoğraf makinası, şapka gibi detaylarla daha da ilginç olmuş.
Selam ve saygılarımla,
Deniz

ps: doktora çalışmalarını bıraktım.

Bluejeans (32335) 2009-10-05 7:50

Ola Bulent,
Ficaram magnificas estas silhuetas destas crianças a brincar nas dunas a alegria esta bem presente na tua foto , bom dinamismo , parabéns!!
um abraço Gonçalo

alvaraalto (5231) 2009-10-05 10:25

Hi Bulent,

Superb picture with all these different silhouettes. Each silhouette express something different.
It looks like a fascinating scene from the Indonesian Wayang-theater.

Groet Rob

feather (49860) 2009-10-05 14:49

There is something very appealing about silhouetted people, and it is wonderful to see the children enjoying themselves. Creative image.
Kath

Vasa (5584) 2009-10-06 1:27

So nice photographic job, dear Bulent. Your idea is clear and perfect realization. Amazing play of the shadows. Warm regards and friendship, friend,

Branko

BWJ (1773) 2009-10-06 4:28

Hello Bulent,
The “shadow puppets” playing atop of the sand dune are an eye catching sight. Details and strong contrast in the photo are splendid. The hat, cameras, hair and actions of your subjects are clearly recognizable. It is an impressive shot and your note is excellent.
Kind regards,
Betty

amazon (10653) 2009-10-06 11:45

çok güzel gözüküyor siluetler,monokrom tonlar harika olmuş belki soldaki ve sağ ortadaki siluetler birbirleri ile çakışmasaydı daha iyi olabilirdi,
selam ,sevgi ve saygılar,
iffet

anesugur (16906) 2009-10-06 13:15

Sayın hocam,
Bir film afişi yada kitap kapağı olarak kullanılabilecek derecede güzel bir çekim olmuş.
Elinize sağlık. Uğur

Royaldevon (5934) 2009-10-06 15:23

Hello Bulent,

This is a very innovative capture.
There is real movement from the silhouetted images, accentuated by the sprays of sand around their feet.
A lovely contrast between light and shadow.
Perhaps a crop of the r/h figure would give a more 'complete' impression to the shot.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

paololg (13761) 2009-10-07 15:33

Ciao dear Bulent,
very nice image, in which the silhoettes of these people gives us the feeling of the movement even if we don't see their faces and their expressions. Very beautiful the contrast between the pleasant light and the black part in backlight, BRAVO!!!
Ciao, have a nice time!
Paolo

leonorkuhn (13561) 2009-10-08 2:43

Hi my friend Bülent,

People are having fun in the dunes, running and jumping and this gives a dynamism to image. Excellent composition. The silhouettes are detached against the sky.

Have a nice day
Leonor

tober (3954) 2009-10-08 3:44

Çok zor bir çekimi ustaca kotarmışsınız Bülent Bey. Sosyoloji kitaplarında kullanılabilecek kadar özgün bir çalışma. Elinize sağlık. Virginia'ya çok saygılar, selamlar, Tolga

JCG (25343) 2009-10-08 4:50

Hello Bülent,

A whole of silhouettes nicely photographed. I like much the dynamics of the image caused by the attitude of all these anonymous people. Very beautiful quality of the back-light and the clearness of the image is appreciable. Beautiful glance Bülent. I am allowed a WS, I hope that you will like.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

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ciakgiak (10714) 2009-10-08 15:04

Hello Bulent,
this image is really spectacular and I'm really honest! I like a lot all these silhouettes in movement, the result is very attractive. Congratulations, TFS.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

MLINES (10884) 2009-10-08 20:09

Hi Bulent, A very creative beach scene well captured and presented in this novel way. The proportion above and below the sandline is good, it is the sort of photo the dark base could be trimmed even more. I like the little bit of sand which has been kicked up as it adds to the dynamism of life of this image. Also it would be highly suitable for Treklens site also. TFS. Murray.

paura (38432) 2009-10-09 16:02

Bulent,
The graphic result is very interesting with all these living forms. Excellent photo job.

regards

Paulo

belido (16499) 2009-10-10 7:52

Hi Bulent,

very good play with the silhouettes. Ie see many stories, lives, happiness...trully a graphical composition but with a lot of context. Very fine photography!
Regards,
Carlos

mesutilgim (36839) 2009-10-10 14:39

Sevgili Bülent,
Bu nefis kareyi atlamışım ! Tek kelimeyle mükemmel.
Bana Karagöz-Hacivat perdelerini hatırlattı. Belki bilirsin, Karagöz gösterileri başlamadan evvel, biraz sonra kullanılacak bütün figürler perdenin arkasında hareketsiz olarak sıralarını beklerlermiş. Yani birkaç yüz sene öncesinin "screen saver" i !
Tebrikler
Selam ve sevgiler
MESUT ILGIM

ChrisJ (70271) 2009-10-10 19:59

Hi Bulent

Fantastic graphism & silhouettes with good sharpness & repetition of the figures nicely spaced along the horizon line. Tfs!

Graal (57995) 2009-10-11 7:42

Hi Bulent,
good idea and realize. Amazing graphic effect. Good caught moment and stopped motion. I like it. Fine contrast also.
Gr., Aleksander

Uhu (7380) 2009-10-11 12:09

It's really the artwork - amazing photo!
Perfect addition to the TrekLens also.
Great contribution!

Sistercosmo (2573) 2009-10-11 12:56

Hi Bulent,

fantastic shadows here and even though we don't see a single face, we can feel the fun they're having. Well captured! I especially like the tossed up sand next to the lady with the hat. Nice shot!

Have a good week and take good care,
Linda

Thrax (1905) 2009-10-12 1:18

Bület Hocam Merhabalar;
Dengeli kadrajanızla birlikte siluetler oldukça dikkat çekici... En çok bazılarının hareketli olmasını sevdim. Koşan çocukların ayalarının kaldırdığı kumlar müthiş... Paylaştığınız için teşekkürler...
Saygılarımla
Anıl

jafadabret (39669) 2009-10-13 5:00

Bonjour Bulent.
Les ombres chinoises ont précédé la photographie et c'est normal que cette dernière s'en souvienne. J'aime beaucoup la simplicité et la force de cette composition.
Amicalement
Jacques

Angshu (33665) 2009-10-14 1:41

Hello Professor 'A'
Your picture reminds me of a traditional paper-cut illustration with silhouettes. Very creative from your low POV with the band of silhouetted sandbank at the bottom and the silhouettes of he frolicking group against the post-sunset sky. Very nice and different work from you!
With Warmest Regards
Angshuman
PS : Today in the newspapers I read about an unknown sketch from Leonardo which was purchased by the present buyer for some peanuts of a price, now would be worth USD 147 mio!!

jwmunro (6583) 2009-10-14 15:36

Hello Bulent -

Excellent capture! I like to argue with you about the best beaches but that is a regional perspective in the USA. Of course the best are in the west (:}) where there is surf but then again these are some of the most dangerous since the drop off is rather dramatic and close to shore. This is really good observational skills on your part to capture this post light fun and drama. On the right there is one person that is only partial and maybe should be cropped. Well seen!

Thank you for sharing.

John

Charo (31671) 2009-10-22 11:31

Hello Bulent,
I like the dynamism of this picture to the light with all these figures silhouetted against the sky.
Best wishes,
Charo

AiresSantos (42156) 2009-10-24 10:39

Hi dear Bulent
Great composition with a lot of silhouettes with different shapes
Well balanced picture
Greeting from Lisbon and have a nice weekend
Aires

didemay (2435) 2009-10-26 13:15

Bulent Merhaba,
"Leonardo's Universe" uzerine gerceklestirdigin konusmani youtube gerceginden dolayi izleyemedim. Bir yolunu bulacagim.
Her bir siluet ari bir fotograf karesi olabilecek nitelikte...hepsi biraradayken ise bir solen tadinda.
Sevgiler,
Didem

bakes888 (18221) 2009-10-28 0:11

Hi Bulent.
Simple composition and simply beautiful! You have captured a wonderful life in this shot, well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

kreaaa (150) 2009-10-29 2:31

Hi Bulent,

Amazing shot with dynamic silhuettes, you enev can see the dust of the kids running. Stunning.

Thanks for sharing

Erika

marietom (31954) 2009-10-30 7:55

hello Bulent,

Jolies silhouettes, et belle composition.
Bonne journée
Marie

pablominto (40732) 2009-11-17 5:08

Hello Bulent,

This is a creative piece of work, showing an eye that is able to see things differently!
The silhouetted play works well, stirring my imagination about what is going on...
Well framed and accurate exposure, fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -