Paint Shop Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC. Not as beautiful and glamorous as the downtown area, but I took this photo because I felt it had interesting colours. I was lucky to capture a guy walking by too.

wgreis, shevchenko, jusninasirun, xuaxo, UlfE, Vasa, bobocortis, belido, jjanczyk, leonorkuhn, lucasgalodoido, serp2000, gildasjan has marked this note useful

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macjake (2328) 2009-10-03 13:43

Hi Tosca

I like the busy colours in this shot.
looks like an old building in an old part of town.
its also good that you caputed the man walking by, adding to the overall appeal - he seems interested in buying something

Pentti (440) 2009-10-03 13:57

Hi Tosca,
Nice to have here realistic urban photos.
This photo is not trying to be pretty but it still has a sunny feeling.
The crop you have chosen is good.
The colors could be more vivid but then it wouldn't be as realistic. You might try a bit more contrast.
Well done.
Pentti

delpeoples (6750) 2009-10-03 19:24

Hi Tosca, welcome to TE. Your Gallery is very inventive, you have a great eye. I liked this shot too. The play of colours and light really interest me. I've done a Workshop (hope you don;t mind) where I've just made the colours slightly stronger and increased the contrast a little. Thanks for sharing your photos, and I look forward to seeing more. Warm regards from Sydney, Lisa.

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wgreis (6114) 2009-10-04 11:11

Hi Tosca,
good moment with this old man walking and looking the sale!
Congratulations and have a nice Sunday.
Wagner.

Philippe (11787) 2009-10-04 11:41

Hi, Tosca. A good colour study here with strong contrasts. Maybe the composition would have been better if the man had been on the other side of the frame, leaving more space in front of him.
Have a nice day,
Philippe

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jplebrun (17316) 2009-10-04 17:27

Hi Tosca
photo très original de ce magasine de peinture de Vancouver, belles couleurs
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

shevchenko (10072) 2009-10-04 20:03

Hi Tosca,
Beautiful morning sunlight shining and create long shading, good frame to the paint shop, clear to show signboards with complete informations, thanks for sharing a lively shoot.
Ally

jusninasirun (10213) 2009-10-05 1:37

Nice sharp details and really fine framing Tosca. Lovely street seen registered for TE and thanks so much for sharing.

Regards,
Jusni

xuaxo (5835) 2009-10-05 4:49

Hi Tosca,
Nice urban view of a normal shop. Interesting big mix of letters and colours.
Greetings,
F.

UlfE (9158) 2009-10-05 10:58

Hi Tosca,

Wonderful daily life shot. I could imagine that this paint shop has looked like this for ages. It is always a good idea to take photo of it. All of a sudden it could be gone and replaced by something that is much more glamourous. TFS and have fine week!

Kind regards,

Ulf

gunbud (28153) 2009-10-05 14:56

Hi Tosca,
What better subject to display a nice splash of lively color than an urban paint store.
Warm crisp colors and fine sharpness to this home improvment scene.
Regards, Tom

Vasa (6302) 2009-10-06 1:17

Bonjour Tosca,

ton sens pour le sujet photographique est evident dans quelques photos avec lesquelles tu debutes sur TE. Tres content de te connaitre et fier de ta visite, amie.

Branko

bobocortis (14144) 2009-10-06 11:05

Hello Tosca.
The square format enhances this image full of colors.
A nice moment of daily life well captured.
Kind regards.
Bobo.

belido (16813) 2009-10-06 16:58

Hi Tosca,

it's nice that you are presenting the side of Vancouver that's not shown very often. I like a lot the inclusion of all those words and colors. The walking old man is another point of interest. The soft and tangential light makes the image reading even more pleasant. Very good work and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Carlos

rodgerg (24937) 2009-10-07 0:52

Hello Tosca,

Welcome on TE!
Very good shot with a framing very well selcetd. A scene of everyday's life with many details and various colors well collected.
Have a nice day,
Roger

jjanczyk (1921) 2009-10-08 4:44

Hello,
An interesting shot!
Great composition of the photo and lovely colors.
TFS

Hansaphotos (597) 2009-10-08 12:18

Hello Tosca

Thanks for paying attention to my photos. Very interesting scene from the outskirt of this great city. Great subject as well. Really well presented. The colours are good and the way you use the light is splendid. The man passing bye is also good and brings life into the scene. Well seen and really well done!

Best regards from Norway, Erling

Miha2ou7 (4955) 2009-10-08 12:51

Hey again,

I like this one, the composition is well saturated, and it draws the eye, with so many signs, lines and other elements.

See ya.

leonorkuhn (13989) 2009-10-08 13:27

Hi Tosca,

You chose a interesting subject, the shop has many colors and posters. The man gives more interest to the image. Very good colors, light and sharpness. Good job!

Greetings
Leonor

rikko77 (6574) 2009-10-08 14:47

Hi Tosca,
you live in a wonderful city, full of inspirations for many creative pics, just as this one: love the colors and the square shapes, it's a good framing!
Have a good day,
Rikk

Paul57 (1667) 2009-10-10 7:18

Hi Tosca,
Welcome to TE,
Thanks for sharing pictures of Vancouver and the outskirsts. This is certainly constrasting with the newer parts of the city. I have driven across the city but unfortunately didn't have enough time to discover some of its best kept secrets. Nice colours that do remind me of when I tried to put wallpaper in my house.

pablominto (41340) 2009-10-10 23:11

Hello Tosca,

This is a fine urban frame, with the right elements in place!
The atmosphere is well captured, and there is no doubt Ted Harris has some good bargains...
Effective tight framing and the old man is well placed, the faded feeling enhances the mood..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2009-10-13 16:51

Hi Tosca,
very interesting picture of this paint store. The colors of your capture are ecxcellent, and I like of the man walking too. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

serp2000 (9675) 2009-10-14 4:26

Privet, Tosca,
Interesting shot from daily life. I like this simple but marvelous composition. Fine colors and good details! TFS!
Serghei

mauro61 (16268) 2009-10-14 14:09

hello Tosca,
I visit for the first time with it appeal to your rich gallery of full images of light and colors like this taken for road ,
ciao
maurizio

gildasjan (24121) 2009-10-17 6:30

Bonjour Tosca
Une bonne lumière dans cette rue colorée et le personnage est bien cadré dans la composition.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
gildas

Hello Tosca
A good light on this color full street.
the person is welleframed in the composition
Good day
Best regards
gildas

edge (619) 2009-10-28 17:45

Tosca, you captured the colors very well. I think this shot is your best shot after the Park shot where you used the time variable. You have selected a great hobby. I find photography very rewarding and a means of keeping memories and experiences everpresent with the pictures I have taken. Good Luck Roger

speedymanu (1594) 2009-11-06 11:17

Hello Tosca

well I like the colorful and somehow decrepit mood of this composition. It has real depth and a lot seems to be going on in this image.

Regards

Emmanuel

weetrees (184) 2009-12-23 7:13

I have looked through your pictures again after seeing your comments on one of mine

I just love the edginess a lot of them capture
this one is another example in a long list

Especially on a compact

Regards

JOhn