Twin Shelters Photo

Photographer’s Note

I liked the fg structure, framing its twin, in the bg. At left, are the twin spires of the Guadaloupe Cathedral. A French Chateau styled building, can be seen in the centre. Juarez is a large border city, across the Rio Grande, from El Paso, in Texas. It's safe enough to explore on foot by day, but I made sure I was back in Texas by sundown.

From Lonely Planet Destinations Guide:

"Basic street smarts that might apply anywhere apply in Ciudad Juárez, but the city’s ¬ reputation is worse than its reality. Much of the crime is drug-related; tourists here for legitimate travel will find Juárez welcoming and friendly. The main drag along Av Juárez until it meets Av 16 de Septiembre is well lit and has a regular police presence so walking around is fine until late at night – just don’t stray down unlit side streets. East of Av Juárez is a seedy red-light district, which is best avoided. To the south and west many streets get eerily deserted very early in the evening; generally, however, it’s safe to walk around them for the first few hours after dark. Don’t walk over the Stanton St–Av Lerdo bridge at night.
Never accept ‘free’ offers (rides, drinks etc), as they’re never free and can occasionally be dangerous."

dareco, Budapestman, besnard, xuaxo, Emile, Cricri, pierrefonds, denisn72, JCG, alvaraalto has marked this note useful

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Nicou (44465) 2009-06-30 5:37

Hello,

super graphisem color, de toute beauté, ce coupole sont mangigiques avec une belle en fond sur les bâtiment très belle iamge.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

dareco (17104) 2009-06-30 7:00

I really like the composition and the colors and detail are very good. Nice repetition and detail. TFS

gildasjan (23637) 2009-06-30 8:21

Bonjour Chris
Très harmonieuse avec le ciel cette architecture orange.Une image qui claque bien.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

Budapestman (41530) 2009-06-30 8:53

Hi Chris,
Very spectacular architectural photo with splendid details and beautiful colours. The lights and clarity are excellent, superb POV. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

besnard (30468) 2009-06-30 9:47

Bonjour Chris
Elle est élégante et harmonieuse cette construction. Les couleurs sont très agréables.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

xuaxo (5683) 2009-06-30 9:50

Hi Chris,
Very nice and graphic colorful buildings.
Greetings,
Francisco

Emile (19881) 2009-06-30 9:53

Hola Chris.
We don't see many photos taken in the city of Juarez, yours is a very good one showing us some interesting areas of the city. very well captured with good colors, sharpness and wide frame. Very good POV and light.
TFS.
Greetings.

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-06-30 10:43

Hi Chris,

Very good composition. The cathedral was framed by the orange roof. I like the perspective, the excellent colors, light and sharpness.

Greetings
Leonor

gneufeld (15159) 2009-06-30 19:01

Hi Chris,
Nice idea here, Chris, and very well exposed with good light and striking lines and colors. Well done and TFs. Gerald

AiresSantos (41820) 2009-06-30 23:06

Hi Chris
Very well caught twin Shelters. AS usual amazing tones, inspecial the orange and green
Magnificent sharpness and deoth
I like your perspective and composition
Greetings my friend
Aires

Cretense (55620) 2009-07-01 1:16

Hello Chris!

Great and unusual architecture photo, with excellent framing and composition and fantastic perspective! Great light managment and brilliant colours! congratulations!

Hercules

Cricri (43030) 2009-07-01 11:36

Hi Chris
Très beau contraste des couleurs , un POV justicieux et intéressant, belle architecture moderne
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

Silvio1953 (41390) 2009-07-01 11:58

Ciao Chris, great view of lovely architecture, wonderful perspective, splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (26069) 2009-07-03 5:34

Hi Chris,

The point of view leads our eyes through the shelter toward the second shelter and other buildings of Juarez which is giving depth to the composition. The subject is well framed. The picture is clear and sharp. The blue sky is sending a light which is bringing out the colors of the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

denisn72 (6959) 2009-07-04 6:31

Hello Chris
Interesting colours and shapes. Lines and curves of the shelter are impressive and graphic. Very good exposure and details. Well done!
Best regards
Denis!

JCG (25137) 2009-07-04 7:27

Hi Chris,

Shelters for the sun rather than the rain which must be rare in these areas !!! Original whole of architectures and with these colors which give excellent contrasts, I find. Interesting photograph, thank you Chris.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

alvaraalto (5229) 2009-07-06 8:09

Dag Chris,

Fascinating mixture of architecture. I like the huge curved scales and the way the architect designed the connection with the column.
Beautiful sharpness in the picture so even the details of the background-buildings are clear.

Groet Rob