The Future Prost ? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Looking at this little boy riding his trycicle I remembered one of idols of the past: Mr. Alain Prost also known as "The Teacher" such he was close to perfection in almost everything he did while riding his cars Formula 1 and others before.
Just as a curiosity here are some of his figures:
- 13 years in the competition
- Teams he represented: Renault, McLaren, Ferrari an Williams
- Disputed Grand Prix: 202
- Championships Won: 4 (1985,1986,1989 and 1993)
- Grand Prix Victories: 51
- Podiums: 51
- Points: 768,5
- Pole Positions: 33
- Fastest Laps: 41
- First Grand Prix: 1980 in Argentina
- First Grand Prix Won: 1981 in France
- Last Grand Prix Won: 1993 in Germany
- Last Grand Prix Disputed: 1993 in Australia

Many more things could be said about this "Monster of Motorsport" but I think the nickname of "the Teacher" says it all.

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After a big while I'm back with something taken while a walk in the Nations Park in Lisboa.

isabela_sor, Anna--, delkoo, berek, ribeiroantonio, bostankorkulugu, Photo65Net, bakes888, riclopes, josepmarin, Cretense, syd1946, AiresSantos, Bluejeans, xavshot has marked this note useful

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isabela_sor (41913) 2009-05-08 11:53 [Comment]

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delnaja (7708) 2009-05-08 11:55

the diagonal created with the tilt is nice and I like the effect of the water.
Nice tones and contrasts.

Anna-- (7723) 2009-05-08 12:32

Ciao Paulo,
great tilted view using well the diagonals.
Perfect timing and really a very nice scene stopped.
Excellent B&W tones and wonderful effect produced by the water jets. Compliments!
Best regards
Anna

jasmis (49675) 2009-05-08 12:48

Smart title. Interesting tilt. B&W works here very well.
Also important note.
Regards.

delkoo (33966) 2009-05-08 14:36

hi paulo,

You've caught a great atmosphere here, Your photo has a pretty well chosen pov and an elaborated composition that helped to enhance the interest of the picture.

No doubt though, black and white works perfectly here.

didier

berek (28768) 2009-05-08 21:11

Hi Paulo,
Isabela wrote true . Why not ? . its creative work again from you my friend. I love your B&W choice and mystic atmosphere.
Have a nice weekend.
Burak

ribeiroantonio (21749) 2009-05-08 21:35

Interessante P&B e composição inclinada. Não sou fã de coisas inclinadas mas devo admitir que aqui até transmite um certo dinamismo.
António

PS. Já agora e para veres que também leio as notas, o Alain Prost não podia ter feito a última corrida 47 anos antes da primeira!!! (Devo ter sido o único a ler a nota até ao momento!!!)

bostankorkulugu (33334) 2009-05-08 21:37

quite an original one with the kid riding behind the water curtain... and the tilt works well here paulo... very nice indeed...

korkut

danyy (68008) 2009-05-08 23:26

Bonjour Paolo,
beaucou d'audace et de personalité dans ce cliché tilté volontairement pour donné une sorte de dynamiseme dans cette ambiance quelque peu austère.
Il fallait l'oser.
Regards.
Daniel

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-05-09 0:45

Hello Paulo,
Superb catch !
I like a lot the atmosphere in this image.
This post is too a nice tribute to one of the best pilots in the history.
Have a nice day,
JB.

bakes888 (18055) 2009-05-09 2:02

Hi Paulo. All champions have to start somewhere, and if its fun so much the better. Great photo, well composed and great PP. nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

riclopes (32865) 2009-05-09 2:16

Olá Paulo, esta nota e os teus dois últimos posts fazem-me pensar que andas à procura da foto artística perfeita ;-) Está interessante esta diagonal carregada de dramatismo. Faz-me logo pensar em acidentes em noites de temporal. Pelo molhado da pista e pela posição das rodas não me parece que o futuro corredor esteja no controlo da situação. Bem conseguida esta apresentação.
Bom fds,
ric

josepmarin (33591) 2009-05-09 3:01

Olá Paulo,
la diagonal en este ángulo da un gran dinamismo a la escena, el encuadre es atrevido y el efecto de la cortina de agua entre nosotros y el niño con su kart es muy interesante.
Buena referencia enlazando la imagen con el palmarés de Alain Prost, en este fin de semana que se celebra el GP de España en Montmeló (Barcelona).
El B/N aporta el toque dramático y un poco vintage a la foto.
Buen trabajo, amigo.
Un abrazo, y buen fin de semana.
Josep

marietom (31780) 2009-05-09 14:15

hello paulo,

magnifique composition, on ne voit pas trop de quoi il s'agit sur la vignette, et la surprise est belle quand on clique ! Bien vu.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Cretense (54906) 2009-05-10 4:11

Hello Paulo!

Amazing photo, really original, really outstanding and with a very clever title!!! Excellent composition and framing, great "split" of the frame in 2 by this magnificent diagonal, great subject, perfect choice of b&w! Very impressive photo! Congratulations!

Hercules

syd1946 (17807) 2009-05-10 11:53

Hello Paulo,
It's nice to comment a photo of you after a long time...And what post!I think the diagonal frame here was a wise choice together with the great capture of the water's motion.Enjoyable note too!

Many wishes,
Thomas

AiresSantos (41400) 2009-05-11 2:55

Ola Paulo
Excelente a excolha do preto e branco para realcar o grafismo.
Gosto da diagonal e do enquadramento
Um abraco Amigo
Aires

Bluejeans (31613) 2009-05-22 5:30

Oi amigo ,
Gostei deste teu ponto de visão bem diferente e original , uma bela diagonal , bonito efeito visual do movimento da agua , gostei do puto no carro , sempre gostei do Alain Prost quando era puto tive uma pista de Carros F1 e um dos carros era o dele , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

xavshot (61915) 2009-05-23 12:45

bonsoir Paulo
je ne sais pas comment j'ai pu louper cette image. Superbe travail sur le cadrage et sur le passage en n&b. Une photo qui va rejoindre mes favorites. Bravo, j'aime beaucoup.
Xavier

Photo Information

Copyright: Paulo Mendonca (Vato_Law) (11638)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-04-04
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Olympus E-500, ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5, Cokin P153 Grey ND4 - 0,6
Exposure: f/22, 1/40 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-08 11:49
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