living dangerously Photo

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Citizens from Brasov, Romania, enjoy a peaceful late afternoon on a city bench, unconcerned by the giant billboard above their heads.

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DaveLafni (164) 2009-02-06 7:28

Hi Paul

What a unique one. I love the contrast thing in this photo. It could speak up more about many things. The giant one as a 'strange' thing could never possibly attract their concern. They are deeply sink in their own 'normal' thing. Nice moment. excellent POV.

Regards,
Lafni

jalab_temen (1985) 2009-02-06 7:34

SIMPLY PERFECT! Not just the compo, but the message are also tough! I especially likt the contrast between the aggression of the poster and the seemingly peaceful chat of the people.

I can realize a kind of generation gap: these elder people seemingly do not take care of proliferation of the uproarious western-type culture of the youth, although it can destroy their silent peaceful world.

Many TFS, Jalab
PS.: I marked it as one of my favourites!

liviu (600) 2009-02-06 7:37

very peaceful afternoon indeed! to much blood from my point of view!
good job paul!
liviu

carper (65106) 2009-02-06 7:43

very nice one Paul,
I like it a lot, a well seen shot, good balance, nice photo job. have a good weekend.
regard jaap

KLB (18123) 2009-02-06 7:45

Hi Paul

Excellent shot ! You've got a great eye to see this funny scene and to bring it out in a perfect way. Your framing is really effective to accentuate the peaceful "skewer" (sorry I don't find another word o;) and the irascible guitarist. Clash of generations !
Lucky you to have such a great, great subject.
I will not wait until the end of the day to add this clever composition in my theme Photo of the day !.
Congrats.

Regards
Karine

PS : I'll just try a WS to make the red more aggressive, with more impact. Just for fun ;o)

[workshop] [compare] +

avallaunius (984) 2009-02-06 8:19

hahahaha
funny scene indeed
but (ouch) i feel so sorry about this stratocaster...i hope its photoshoped :P
regards

giorgimer (21322) 2009-02-06 9:20

Hi Paul,

you had and well realised a very nice idea. Good crop, stunning result!

TFS

Gio

dabeed (347) 2009-02-06 9:45

wonderful capture. i love the way the three on the right are looking around seemingly oblivious to the chaos behind them.
thanks for sharing
dabeed

mikele_pl (2304) 2009-02-06 9:47

Hi Paul,

congratulations on your observation skills, this is a well composed image! Totally funny

greetings and have a nice weekend

michal

BennyV (4781) 2009-02-06 10:57

Dag Paul,

Leuk effect, deze trompe-l'oeil - het gebaar van de dame rechts lijkt te suggereren dat ze toch ergens iets gewaar wordt. Grappig!

Ook de WS van KLB vind ik een prachtjob.

Benny

aristo (1565) 2009-02-06 12:21

Hello Paul!
Absolut stunning and funny scene!Great shot,I like it a lot!Congratulation!
arek

sacimar (7445) 2009-02-06 19:49

Hi Paul,

great picture, I like the composition, it's really interesting the contrast you caught here.

Regards

Sergio

bukitgolfb301 (4722) 2009-02-07 4:09

Hello my dear Paul

This is a very interesting and unique photo.
At a glance I am very much surprised,
Color coordination and framework are perfect.

Best regards and many thanks
Takero

cristiancu (268) 2009-02-07 8:06

Great capture !
TFS
Cristian

Floydian (30970) 2009-02-07 13:53

Hallo Paul,

Ha, dit is leuk. Ook ik keek hier eerst even vreemd tegenaan, maar hoe dit is opgezet is zeer fraai. Lijkt wel alsof de mensen geen weet hebben van wat er zich boven hun afspeelt. Die Fender Stratocaster ligt in duigen, maar zal de mensen daaronder niet boeien.
Verrassende foto, goed gezien en prima gekaderd.

Groet,

Henk

MarianneS (14304) 2009-02-08 11:22

Hello Paul,
This one is a great composition!
You perfectly combined this dynamic and impressive poster, with the tranquilitiy of these persons, quietly enjoying a spring afternoon.
Very well done!
Cordialement,
Marianne

hispic (7399) 2009-02-08 19:18

Bonjour Paul
Stunning street scene, you have wisely captured this scene. the generation of people sitting peacefully makes this image more interesting.
It might get a clear image when touching the lens to the window pane tightly. Still definitely a successful shot.
Regards, Hisashi

teutza (10564) 2009-02-09 6:18

Hy Paul,
You had a really good eye. I like a lot the image. it's funny and it's very unique and speciall for my eyes:)
Teo

fabdemacedo (455) 2009-02-09 9:41

Hello Paul, very funny scene, I like it, good contrast beetween violence of the picture and quite attitude of people...nice shot. Thank you
Fabien

cigdom (2238) 2009-02-13 8:50

Hi Paul,
What a intresting and great shot! very well seen and captured!
TFs
Cigdem

Loucoz (592) 2009-02-13 9:43

Hi PAul

very funny situation, nice framing and very well seen !
Louis

avene (11056) 2009-02-16 8:31

lol, lol, the title is perfect :) the expressions completely oblivious to the destruction above their heads add to the intensity of the scene, this is very well seen.

best,
Kristine

ManuMay (11043) 2009-02-21 4:28

Hi Paul!!

Good capture!!

Great point of view and good idea (dangerous ;) )

Nice idea, yes!! And really well done giving exact measure and composition...

Have a very nice week end.

Best Regards

Manuel

guitianmiranda (3660) 2009-02-21 9:44

Excellent composition and effect, great work Paul.

Best regards.

isabela_sor (42197) 2009-03-02 9:04 [Comment]

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sevy (13618) 2009-03-14 10:48

Hello Paul,

A very good photo playing on the difference of size to generate a fun effect. In this way, the composition putting the people just on the bottom of the frame was perfect.

Yves.

sigur (338) 2009-03-19 23:40

Hi Paul,

Great capture. What a funny photo. The people are oblivious to the guitar playing giant above them. Well spotted and nice composition. Well done.

Regards Simon

chendis (16) 2009-04-03 8:34

specific pensionarilor din brasov mai :))))
e de nota 10+

Oana

sagar (2307) 2009-04-23 10:53

Hi Paul,
This is a real gem of a capture. The framing has been absolutely brilliant.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

swiatopelk777 (8702) 2009-05-07 10:48

Hi Paul!
I know, it's only rock and roll, but I like it! Do You like The Rolling Stones?
Greetings from Warszawa!

kokoro-zukai (168) 2009-06-09 21:08

Hi Paul,

Just as in reality living dangerously that is. The content found in this picture narrates based on the object and action beside the scene.

I like the 'design' of it all, the concept, the action and emotion is strong and it speaks to itself!

Keiji

baladeva (202) 2009-08-10 6:25

That is a really giant billboard, also bit humorous with the image that shows and goes well with your title.
:)
Nenad.

fserajian (4493) 2009-09-28 12:16

Hi Paul,

Well seen and a fantastic frame, very eye catching shot, well done

Fara

Juzo (434) 2009-10-30 3:21

Hi Paul,
Hehe, I love this pic! Brought a smile to my face with the contrast of the older folk with the guitar smash of youthful exhuberance. It is almost like a statementby the young to the old and the older folk are oblivious to the visual noise. Great fun.
Regards
Justin