Facing the Sun Photo

Photographer’s Note

Following my In the Heart of the City shot, I am posting this photo of people relaxing on a Summer's afternoon by the Yarra River.The earlier shot was taken directly from across the bridge, where the Federation Square is situated.
It was a clear day, although the light was somewhat too bright.

robertosalguero, Buin, japiey, kschanna, Dyerco, bracasha75, JPlumb, MayaG has marked this note useful

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dumbo (4302) 2008-03-16 0:21

Hi Klaudio!
Really good photo with great colors and composition.
Well done.

Regards,
Eino

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-03-16 0:35

Hello Klaudio,

Excellent clarity and sharpness in this image. Your point of view is very good and adding people to the foreground enhances the human feeling of the place. The city look great with interesting architecture and a beautiful setting. Thanks for sharing Klaudio.

Roberto

MrCairo (4601) 2008-03-16 1:15

Hey Dear Klaudio !
Weather on your excellent picture is amazing. Totaly different then in Poland right now. I'am draming about summer. Framing - superb. Best regards. In Krakow 5 in Celsius !

Buin (36852) 2008-03-16 1:28

Hallo Klaudio!
You show us a really impressive place. Sitting there truly must be relaxing - although I do not like big cities at all. I like the light here very much, I think you mamaged it in a skillful manner. I would like to step into the picture ;-)
Greetings from rainy and grey Germany - with announced snow for the next days!
Frank

Morac (19922) 2008-03-16 1:53

Hello Klaudio!
Really good photo with great colors and composition.
Very good point of view.

Regards
Marc

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cherryripe (18794) 2008-03-16 3:41

Hi Klaudio
Your photo makes me want to visit Melbourne during warmer months although the temperatures of the last few days are a bit too warm for me. Sitting under a tree by the Yarra is my idea of a rest. I like how you got the skyline perfectly framed by the branches.
Regards
Nikki

japiey (9471) 2008-03-16 4:32

Hi Klaudio,

Superb composition.
Great tones and lights..
The sharpness is fantastic !!

All the best, dear friend.

jp

kschanna (2596) 2008-03-16 5:37

Hello Klaudio

Nice framing and composition with nice warm colors, one can certainly get the feel of summer, nicely chosen spot to get the city east-end.

TFS
Kamran

Dyerco (8854) 2008-03-16 7:07

Hi Klaudio
Nicely framed with the trees at the top. The exposure is spot on and DOF is good. We can imagine the hustle and bustle amongst the tall buildings that house the city's commerce juxtaposed with the relaxation of those sitting on the park bench.
Phil

Cretense (54794) 2008-03-16 9:02

Hi Klaudio!

Impressive clarity and overall definition in this brilliant photo, the depth of field is trully amazing. Besides that a great composition, a very dynamic perspective and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

bracasha75 (21652) 2008-03-16 15:05

Zdravo Klaudio
Ala ovi uzivaju na poslednjim letnjim suncevim zracima ali zivot u Melburnu nikada nije dosadan ,zar ne???
Sada ste imali F1 tamo...nakjbrzi cirkus koji bi ja jako voleo da vidim
Pozdrav,Braca

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2008-03-16 15:23

Hello Klaudio,

Melbourne is surely a magnificent city; it consistently considered one of the top cities in the world to live in and has attained the number 1 ranking several times. With the cooler climate, high standard of living and world class shopping and dining it is no wonder that it is so popular. Your photo provides both an interesting aspect of the city skyline and shows people enjoying the pristine weather. It looks very relaxing and memorable. Great saturations and colour choice. I find many of my photos lack yellow in them, so even if it is supplied in your image by the sleeve of someone’s shirt it is important to boost the tonal range. Great work!

Matt

JPlumb (3153) 2008-03-17 2:53

Hi Klaudio, I think what I like most about this shot, is how natural it looks, with people sitting by the side of the Yarra, having a break, and the man and his son standing down at the edge looking in. I think I've even sat on that bench myself. The light is good, creating the shadow detail behind the bench and the patterned fence. You have great natural colour and good sharp detail throughout.

Thanks, John

jonathan_hart (22564) 2008-03-17 10:10

cool mood, warm colours, nice day for sitting on this bench and talk :)
the POV and framing are well done
regards
jo

MayaG (2393) 2008-03-17 12:20

Ah, zaista lep cityscape. Mozda svetlo jeste bilo jako, ali bez njega ne bi bilo ovih divnih senki koje celoj slici daju draz i osecaj opustenosti!
Mi se ovde pripremamo za prolece, tamo ide jesen, jel' tako? :)
puno pozdrava, Dado!
Marija

jmdias (18733) 2008-03-20 8:04

klaudio

marvelous pov, we can feel people enjoying the day and the landscape and it make us to want stay there for a while too. The buildings are very beautifuly put in the other side of the river. Colors and light are perfect
congratulations

jorge

Vasa (4836) 2008-03-27 17:36

Dragi Dado,

sudeći po tvojim fotkama u Melburnu je sve izgrađeno i sve je prelepo. Preostaje samo da se sedi i odmara. I kao da samo fotografi rade nešto. Puno te pozdravljam i zahvaljujem za ovu lepu sliku.

Branko

crhieatt (5143) 2008-06-01 6:14

Klaudio,
Impressive, somewhat idyllic looking cityscape, which reminds me very much of our own impressions of (relatively) nearby Adelaide - it was all so neat and tidy - a fact which bemused me all the more when I was unable to find a rubbish bin in the middle of town.

This shot's very well balanced, in composition and colour.
Regards
colin