Luna Park Blue Hour, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

This was taken on the same evening as my previous upload on an evening in the best of company.

Luna Park first opened in 1935 and has since become an outstanding and important feature of Sydney’s Harbour foreshore. Located near the northern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Face and Towers of Luna Park have become iconic to the people of Sydney, and the Park itself synonymous with fun.

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daddo (18517) 2013-02-20 2:57

Hi Leslie. Such a bright and happy image which promises hours of fun for those who enter the broad smile. Excellent exposure and details.I do like the sparkle in the eyes. Regards. Klaudio.

Curious_Eye (864) 2013-02-20 4:18

Hello Les,

A great capture of the Luna Park's smiling face - the colours and lights really stand out here against the blue hour sky. I might post a shot of Sydney Lunapark's cousin from Melbourne in the near future!

Warm regards,
Izabela

timecapturer (30394) 2013-02-20 5:47

Hi Les
super shot this! I love the light and real sense of execitement this shot has. A perfect execution with striking detail and clarity. Excellent!

Regards - Brian.

fabbs99 (5533) 2013-02-20 6:48

Hi Leslie,

Great evening shot without a tripod.Lots of lights and colors.Looks to be a happy zone.A quality image and stunning presentation.TFS.

Cheers
Farhat

Bartleby (12741) 2013-02-20 9:25

Hi Leslie,
I'd seen that funny entrance before and could pin a name on it! Well now I can! Thanks for that! And it is a cool blue hour shot!

Philippe

jemaflor (69035) 2013-02-21 4:09

Hi Les,
Well taken at the good moment with lights and blue night BG, Funny big smiley, perfect sharpness.

delpeoples (45018) 2013-02-21 5:12

Hi dear Les

I remember exactly when you took this and really like those deep denim blue tones in the sky. You timed it well. The colours are striking and the images is beautifully exposed and sharp. An excellent image that brings back great memories of a fun night.

Warmest regards
Lisa

Royaldevon (17811) 2013-02-21 8:42

Hello Les,

Well this is a new face of Australia, for me, and a very happy face.
I love that we are beginning our appraisal of the shot by sharing a photograph with another photographer. You have achieved a great sense of depth, fine sharpness and a mood to uplift the spirit.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

SnapRJW (18792) 2013-02-21 10:19

Hello Leslie - I think this entrance is well favoured as a subject but your blue-hour shot adds a sophistication to the funfair subject. It looks far less kitschy and mush more attractive here. Excellent light management and very good detail. Did you go on any rides? Warm regards rosemary

CLODO (24734) 2013-02-22 3:18

Hi Leslie

A big smiling face to greet everyone who wants to come and see, well enhanced by the blue hour sky.
Cheers
CLODO

mesutilgim (68036) 2013-02-22 12:17

Hello Leslie,
Very nice blue hour capture with an amazing face dominatin the scenery.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Miguel82 (7882) 2013-02-24 5:36

So beautiful attraction very well design
Congratulations Leslie
Nice presentation, useful note, excellent colors and framing
Have a nice We

adores (28248) 2013-03-08 14:37

Hi Leslie!
Seems you were not the only one taking photos there:)!
This entrance is really funny and here you got a beautiful blue sky also. Good composition with the wheel in background and photographer in action!

vjmite (3220) 2013-03-09 21:07

Hi Leslie,

This is a great colorful photo of an iconic place. Nice dark blue sky and wonderful colors and sharpness. Good to have the Ferris wheel in the background, giving a hint of the fun to be had once you get swallowed up by the big face.

Vince

EstudioChispa (227) 2013-03-29 8:09

Hello Les!

First, I want to thank you for the comment on my portrait of Lawrence Ferlinghetti. After reviewing your portfolio here, I am honored to have your critiques at any time.

I wanted to comment on this foto because I have always been interested in shooting fotos with mixed light sources. "In the old days," exposing correctly for film was very tricky, and we had to resort to bracketing if we wanted a decent chance at a successful shot.

Digital technology has made that task somewhat easier, but it remains a challenge, and I believe that the first step is for the photographer to recognize when the light sources are more-or-less balanced, i.e., there is not one dominant source. I've always thought that this could perhaps be learned, but it is more likely an innate sense.

It is obvious from this foto that you have that innate talent!

Have a great evening!

Russ
Austin, Texas