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Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken in Melbourne new Docklands retail complex where most the shops are factory outlets characterised by the so called “huge savings” they claim to be doing.

The idea of savings goes hand on hand with the message that the federal government and the Prime Minister are trying to pass on all Australians that to fight the financial crisis we should be spending, spending, spending!

Enjoy the 20, 30, 40, 50% savings!!!

ISO: 100

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bakes888 (18165) 2009-02-23 23:39

Hi Antonio. This saving money by spending is an oxymoron that an awful lot of people live their lives by, me, I just spend for the sake of spending ;-). Well seen and well captured. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

delpeoples (5964) 2009-02-23 23:46

H Antonio, a really apt political point you're making. On top of that is the brilliant capture of the people walking by in reflection. A unique and though-provoking shot, thanks for sharing, Lisa.

riclopes (32973) 2009-02-23 23:59

haha, com esta mensagem fazes-me lembrar o Xuaxo, António. Só tenho pena de não haver um elemento humano com mais destaque para dar vida a estes smilies. O reflexo daquela pessoa a passar seria excelente na ligação dos elementos do vidro mas quase não se vê. Se tivesse o mesmo destaque dos valores percentuais dava uma grande foto. Tirei umas deste género em Chartres e penso publicar pelo menos uma mas deve demorar tempo a lá chegar.
ric

mauro61 (15422) 2009-02-24 0:33

ciao Antonio,
immagine di cui mi piace il grafismo e i colori.
Semplice, ma efficace con un piacevole riflesso sul vetro.
buona girnata
maurizio

brevbrev14 (372) 2009-02-24 0:55

Hi Antonio, the same scene here in Italy....to fight the financial crisis...
i like the graphis impact
nice one
ciao!
Valeria

azaf1 (15541) 2009-02-24 2:20

Hi Antonio

That's exactly the idea, but who can take from the ones that don't have anything left? The situation here is really bad. The poorly paid civil servants and teachers are now the privilaged ones and the flourishing middle class is steadily going down. God bless us all!

Argiris

jmdias (19171) 2009-02-24 4:14

antônio

pelo visto a liquidação (saldos)acabou com todo o estoque pois vemos apenas vidros e a sala vazia.hahaha. belo flagrante, um tanto irônico, da nossa atual situação.
o grafismo da imagem é bem interessante bem como o detalhe dos reflexos

abraços

jorge

tempocativo (439) 2009-02-24 4:33

Olá António, bem apanhado esta publicidade dos saldos. Realmente faz-se de tudo para que o consumismo tome conta das nossas carteiras, loool.

Belo impacto e que retrata muito bem a sociedade mundial.

Abraço e boas compras com...saldos

edytungkal (4519) 2009-02-24 6:51

It have the same situation in my city too when you can enjoy your foods by saving up to 50% in many restos, i like your picture Antonio, of course if you crop abit the right side maybe it will make it more balance (just my taste). Nonetheless i can enjoy your message and thanks for the shot..

daniel

Jardim (3197) 2009-02-24 12:33

Olá António,

Temos de aproveitar o barato pois como as coisas estão...

A foto mostra-nos duas realidades, a da montra em si e o reflexo que se funde na montra como se fosse seu.É aquela dinamica realidade/imaginação.

No entanto é uma foto que depois de olhar para ela pode levar-nos a várias interpretações e eu gosto disso.

JJ

wgreis (6014) 2009-02-25 10:14

Antonio,
sua forma atrai pelas formas exóticas e curiosas e, também pela alusão aos descontos anunciados.
Também achei interessante a pessoa passando atrás como se estivesse fugindo disso tudo.
Abraços,
Wagner.

h2nl (522) 2009-02-25 10:45

I like the composition of colors and shapes. My first reaction is that i would cut of the wall on the right. But looking further this would mean you'd spoil the reflection in the glass. A picture with several layers, well done.
Regards, Han

windosil (770) 2009-02-25 14:11

Hallo, Antonio,
Simple, but very effective and excellently exposed.
Best wishes,
Winifred

sacimar (7381) 2009-02-25 16:12

Hi Antonio,

original picture.... good details and sharpness, it seems that we must spend money to fight the world crisis....

Regards

Sergio

phwall (5556) 2009-02-25 21:38

Hi Antonio,
I just wish I had some money to spend.
Funny shot, certainly encapsulates the times we live in at the moment.
What I like is the bare window display, great to get the discount but, I can't see anything to spend it on.
Cheers
Peter

emjleclercq (14270) 2009-02-25 23:00

I am not sure that from an economical point of view, thhis is the best way to get out of the crisis (especially if you do not have the money), but I like the graphism.

All the best,

Emmanuel

trekks (14282) 2009-02-26 2:23

hi Antonio

Consumer spending, as the economists advise us to do. Theory and practice sometimes can have discrepancies and these recent times, the theory can be proven wrong? Global financial system is in disorder? Very timely capture of the signs that tell us more about the situation we are facing now. Good placement of the signs on the glass.

tfs, bill

lucasgalodoido (16601) 2009-02-26 5:39

Olá Antônio,
uma tendência mundial essa mesmo com a crise, aqui no Brasil a industria automobilística entrou em colapso no final do ano, mas foi só o governo anunciar um desconto no IPI (Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados) que as vendas e produção bateram recordes em Janeiro, e vamos gastando né! Interessante o reflexo em sua imagem, a moça não parece nem um pouco interessada nos descontos, hehe.
Parabéns e Abraço

anokutan (7577) 2009-02-26 7:16

Hello Antonio,
good details and sharpness, it seems that we must spend money to fight.I like the graphis impact.Regards.

gracious (20017) 2009-02-26 7:58

Ola Antonio,
The sign of "huge savings" is happening every where here in NZ as well! with the difficult financial crisis, people is trying to survive through this crisis!
well seen and good colour in the image!
warmest regards
Tony

parbo (10968) 2009-02-26 14:48

Olá Antonio,

They are inviting to spend more money. Yes the outlets are more popular every where and they are really giving big discounts. Clever and excellent caught from shop window while the reflections and silhouette of lady are adding great value. Vivid colors from graphics.

Parabéns e Abraço!

Ertugrul

Charo (31671) 2009-02-26 15:19

Olá Antonio,
Muito bonita esta montra de itens para venda ... não inferiores. Original captura e uma boa pitada reflexo com a menina que passou por lá.
Um abraço,
Charo

stego (22352) 2009-02-26 16:53

Olá António,
Simbolismo consumista (e não só...) à parte, o design engraçado e colorido dessa montra vazia, complementado pelos reflexos difusos, deu uma bela foto. Será que o facto de não mostrarem quaisquer dos artigos que estão em saldo é uma mensagem subliminar da crise? :D
Um abraço, José.

danyy (68672) 2009-02-26 23:01

Bonjour Antonio,
c'est avec beeaucoup de couleurs qu'on veut faire passer ce message, on sait que la couleurs est importante pour les messages.
Une photo symbôlique des temps actuels; pas roses.

Regards.
Daniel.

Giorgio (8692) 2009-02-26 23:35

- Funny composition Antonio ;o) Hi! It's the crisis everywhere, anyway bravo good idea!
Have a nice week-end.
giorgio

papagolf21 (56305) 2009-02-27 1:24

Bonjour, mon ami Antonio,
Comme quoi, il suffit d'avoir un oeil aiguisé d'un bon photographe pour saisir avec talent ce qui nous entoure.
Une image dont l'originalité est manifeste !
Très bien réalisé.
Amitiés.
Philippe

belido (16411) 2009-02-27 3:58

Olá António,

é, parece que a situação é mesma em todo o lugar. É um registro bem pertinente. Gosto do grafismo apresentado por esses desenhos e cores. Diria que é uma colorida foto de um contexto meio cinza. Bela imagem!
Abraço,
Carlos

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-02-28 1:23

Salut Antonio,
Nice street image, and very nice compo with the colors and reflections.
Let's go shopping ! :o)
Have a nice day,
JB.

JoNoCarmo (275) 2009-02-28 7:50

Olá António
Será que a idea resultou aí na Austrália? Se todas as montras ficarem vazias como esta, então todo o pessoal volta novamente ao trabalho e acaba o desemprego...... que maravilha se fosse assim tão simples. cmpts. JCarmo

paura (38310) 2009-02-28 8:04

António,
Um grafismo dos mais interessantes, bem apresentado aqui em sua bem composta fotografia. Essa sua lente é mesmo de se tirar o chapéu.

Abraço

Paulo

chrisnet (20374) 2009-02-28 10:10

Hi Antonio,
Good idea and funny composition, very well seen and done.
Regards
Christian

Silvio1953 (41659) 2009-02-28 12:14

Ciao Antonio, original composition with lovely reflections, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

ChrisJ (70165) 2009-02-28 17:03

Hi Antonio

I like the reflection of the passerby which adds an abstract human element to the glass & mercantile theme. Good sharpness & colour. Have a great Sunday!

diomed (3941) 2009-03-01 2:04

Hi Antonio,
you got a very original and good idea to post this photo with your interesting note.
Nice day
Antonio

jhm (82421) 2009-03-01 3:30

Hello Antonio,

This is not everyday to see on TE.
Well nice choice with the a lot % as subject.
Wonderful light and colours, great reflections picture.
Sharpness and presentation are superb. TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

francio64 (10960) 2009-03-01 14:14

Ciao Antonio,
riflesso e originalità sono i punti di forza di questa foto.

Well done!
Francesco

zeca (20026) 2009-03-01 18:10

Olá Antônio!
Admiro a percepção dos fotógrafos que extraem fotografia donde às vezes não se a percebe. Esta visão lhe propiciou uma captura interessante aqui, e com ótima qualidade de imagem. Gosto de caracteres como sujeito de fotos. É bom ver um suave reflexo de vida, no caso uma mulher, que por incrível que pareça não parou diante dos apelos dos atraentes descontos...
Abraço,
Zeca

AiresSantos (42010) 2009-03-01 22:47

Ola Antonio
Um design fora do vulgar a anunciar saldos. Excelente captura, cores muito bonitas
Abraco e boa semana
Aires

delkoo (34274) 2009-03-02 1:23

hi roberto
empty shop window due to the discount from 20 to 50%, The message is clearly expressed..

well seen
didier

josepmarin (33785) 2009-03-02 2:39

Olá António,
es curioso, pero hay que fomentar el consumo para luchar contra esta gran crisis mundial. Y tu foto es un buen ejemplo de esta idea, el grafismo de los números en la vitrina juega un gran papel en la composición.
Me gusta, es sencilla y directa, con fuerza.
Un abrazo,
Josep

bucanas (2209) 2009-03-02 16:23

Ola Antonio,
Bom trabalho,boa ideia.
Abracos,
Ralf

jwmunro (6571) 2009-03-02 20:49

Hello Antonio -

This image sure does reflect the times very well - anything to get the consumers into the stores. We are being inundated with the sales advertising every day on the telly. I do like the image and the reflection. As a personal note I would have liked to have seen more of the reflection superimposed on the sales sign. Anyway - well seen and presented.

Thank you for sharing.

John

barrufeto_77 (25783) 2009-03-03 0:31

Hi Antonio.

Hahahahaha, well seen! That people in the reflection is great!

Rgs, Oscar

macondo (13079) 2009-03-03 1:54

Hi Antonio.
Yes, 50% off WHAT? Something exorbitantly priced to begin with, of course. I don't know how those businesses survive; I find that whole area to be a bit soulless and sterile. But you made an interesting reflection photo from the simple shop window scene. There seems to be nothing in there! But the reflection shows there's some life on the outside. Nice shot and very topical note!
Regards,
Andrew

toto (18707) 2009-03-03 13:36

Bonsoir,
belle photo de ces reflets et de ces réalités.
Ces % de différentes couleurs et font bien ressortir ces moment de soldes que l' on vient de passer

Amitiés Thomas

plimrn (19602) 2009-03-03 19:16

Olá Antônio,
Well captured composition - looks like that reflected fellow is running away from the sale!!

I just read an article that claimed people in San Diego were already carrying a 39% debt level - up 30% from a few years ago!!

A dog is a good friend and this is a very dog-friendly town
HLJ, Pat

aadilj (17950) 2009-03-04 0:37

Extremely wonderful and sublime all at the same time Antonio. I like the way you have nuanced and captured this scene

Scharan (13951) 2009-03-04 13:52

Olá Antonio

Ficou bem interessante este registro através do vidro; percebe-se o reflexo da rua e detalhes do interior além da colagem no próprio vidro.
Parabéns!
GA
Vera.

giandom (694) 2009-03-04 15:16

Ciao Antonio,
I would like to go shopping in this store, but with the price of the trip I do not agree,
Gianni

gunbud (27819) 2009-03-04 18:28

Hi Antonio,
Wonderfully clear colors and sharp details to this graphic retail display.
Here in the U.S. most people don't have any money left to spend.
Regards, Tom

carper (64746) 2009-03-05 9:47

very good photo Antonio,
the shot is well seen from a good quality and taken on an artful way. very good photo job, have a good day.
regard jaap

foozi (4709) 2009-03-05 16:23

Dear Antonio,
thanks for the response which is very useful to me. Sorry should there be a midlead here The building is actually a house, but it can be a "surau" or "smaller mosque for kampung locals". The bigger mosque is known as "Masjid Jamek " or main mosque where it is used for Friday Prayer or congregation . In the surau you cannot perform Friday prayers.
Thanks and really appreciate you questions.
As for your phot O really like it graphival effects and colours.
Stands out very well and challenges the mind too.
Very interesting and catchy.

Regards,
Foozi

NB : Permission to use a bit of this excerpt to be included in my note in my my village shot , should others felt mislead too.

batalay (20882) 2009-03-05 18:57

A photograph reflecting our times, Antonio, well done! This goes hand in hand with an image I posted of the Ukraine about Globalization. It's a minimalist shot, and the reflection in the plate glass add some dimension to the image.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Docarmo (8830) 2009-03-06 17:25

Olá António,
Interessante ver o reflexo da moça que sai da imagem calculando alguma coisa... não é fácil.
Abraço,
MCV

skippy007 (7011) 2009-03-06 19:56

Hello Antonio, I have already spent the money that the government is going to give us, we must help the economy;-).
Well seen & well realised.
Regards
Santo

cfreire (11647) 2009-03-11 18:06

Oi, Antonio
Gostei da simplicidade e beleza desta foto. As cores ficaram muito bem apresentadas, e ainda conseguiu capturar reflexos e imagens. Muito boa e criativa sua captura. Abraço, Consuelo

ruisc_pt (6206) 2009-03-15 7:27

é um problema de máximos e mínimos.
Gostei dos reflexos na montra vazia...... só com anúncios....sinal de mínimos...

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2009-05-12 1:38

Hello Antonio,

thanks to your comment I have found your gallery, which I like immensely, indeed...this is very good urban graphic photo in soft colours, well composed!

Take care, Ivana