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Photographer’s Note

Going back to CNE again for today's post, I think this will be my last photo from the Ex (maybe one more). This photo gives a complete view of some of the photos I have posted earlier from the Ex.

Ferris Wheel
The Ride
Toronto Skyline

I took this photo from Ontario Place, that is an amusement park on the shores of Lake Ontario. On the left side you can see the CNE grounds and the Toronto Downtown is on the right of the frame.

Thanks for your visit
Cheeers
Also check the WS for a photo taken at the same place 15 minutes earlier.

This is my 50th post and I take this opportunity to thank everybody on TE whose inspiration and suggestions have helped me in becoming a better photographer. When I compare the photos I was taking pre TE era to my recent posts, there is no doubt in my mind that I like my recent photos far better than my initial raw photos .... and it is all due to all of you people in this wonderful community.
The counter on my intro page says it is my my 51st photo, but that is due to this bug in my account. In reality this is my 50th ...
Thanks sooo much .... Merci Beaucoup .... Gracias

weswang, PixelTerror, ajcsousa, maphoto, feather, danielswalsh, jmaddocks, Emile, singuanti, PLD_images, jafadabret, capthaddock has marked this note useful

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Cormac (26455) 2005-10-08 12:48

I really like the light in this shot! The artificial lights of the Ex don't overwhelm the rest of the scene because there is still enough light in the sky. The downtown buildings are lit up with a golden reflection from the sunset, and there is even enough light to still show detail in the boats. I like the colour of that sky too. Well done!

Quentin (5278) 2005-10-08 13:04

Hi Sarju
This is a beautiful night view again! As the sky is so clear it makes the building really sharp. The DOF is really good too.
But it's just a shame that your image is a bit titled to the right. Anyway you made a beautiful composition. Thx
Cheers
Quentin

rhizomes (15325) 2005-10-08 13:27

Hi Sarju,
Great picture ! The lights are fantastics and the blue sky and water contrast well with these lights...
Congratulations,
Christophe

ndb1958 (9249) 2005-10-08 15:47

Hi Sarju,
beautiful image. I like the lights and the nice blue nightsky.
Well done,
Nino

toni_al (15476) 2005-10-08 18:04

HI SArgu.
Très bon cadrage de cette marina avec la vile au fond
joli PDC.
Very nice shot
Toni

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-10-08 20:47

Hi Sarju,
First congrats by the 50th post.
The picture it's great. Fantastic colors and light and a well done exposure. Good job
Regards, António

maphoto (8076) 2005-10-08 22:04

Congtrats on you No. 50 Sarju, nice view of the marina and Toronto skyline, very nice details. Maybe the long exposition was not necessary and that the light near the big wheel would be less strong with a shorter time, but not a major issue here. Nice presentation and well composed, have a nice week end.

vincent24 (9038) 2005-10-09 4:58

Hi Sarju,
Good POV over Toronto with a nice evening mood,many details to watch except near the park amusement but as said Jean yves this is the limit of the technique,congratulation for your 50 th picture,have a nice sunday,
vincent

feather (50154) 2005-10-09 6:25

Beautiful image Sarju. I love the colours and the contrast between the blue, darker foreground area and the bright lights of the funfair. You shouldn't have mentioned the tilt it your WS write up; I didn't notice.
Kath
edit Oops forgot to congratulate you on half a century. Congratulations!!
K

PixelTerror (86853) 2005-10-09 7:09

Hi Sarju,
Love it, an excellent PoV and good perspective reading the image to finally hit the CN tower, very well composed. I think you hit the limits of the compact with this view as you cannot go beyond f/8 and this would be necessary to have the brightly lit area somewhat clearer and sharper.
Have a nice week end,
Jean-Yves

danielswalsh (13330) 2005-10-09 8:52

Hey Sarju;

Congrats on the 50th! A nice shot to mark the occasion... Great sharpness, color, and composition. However a rooky mistake from such a good photographer as yourself- what's with the crooked horizon Sarju? I should deduct a point. ;-)

Look forward to seeing many more of your shots Sarju!
- Dan

cam (8880) 2005-10-09 10:37

Hello Sarju
Between two batches of roasting sweet red pepper for winter use in my recipes,I give a look at TE and look at something more interesting,all this done while listening to Richard Galliano interpreting Astor Piazzolla,I am giving you an advance answer on your next journalistic question."What do you do while looking at TE"
Good POV on the city and the playground.I like the clarity you achieve in the foreground.
Let's give a look at the next 50
Take care
charles

john_c (24635) 2005-10-09 11:36

Hi Sarju,
Congrats on your 50th post. Yes, there is a huge difference between your first postings and your recent work. This is a well composed shot which helps recapitulate and place in perspective the great shots you have given us from the CNE. I like the wide angle view, the generous foreground marina area, and the lighting. Well seen and captured.
John

weswang (18223) 2005-10-09 12:12

Hi Sarju, A beautiful shot of the city sky line and the fun in the amusement park. You have done an excellent job to capture the good timing at dusk to show the city, the park, and the marina. A very well taken picture with nice contrast and sharpness. Well done.

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-09 15:38

Hi Sarju.
This is one of the prettiest pictures of Toronto I have seen. I grew up in Jordan Station, about 30 miles on the other side of Lake Ontario, and I visited Toronto often. It is one of my favourite cities on earth. The composition, the clarity and the colour of this shot are outstanding. I hope you had fun at the EX!

Congratulations on your 50th post!

Emile (20127) 2005-10-09 19:47

Hola Sarju.
Beautiful picture, very well captured, lot of lights and colours. Great composition, in both pictures the downtown skylines looks magnificents.
Well done . TFS.

PJE (19527) 2005-10-09 23:10

Well I do say you sure picked a dandy spot for a great point of view. A very good night exposure Sarju!

thebig_d81 (777) 2005-10-10 14:20

Great landscape shot Sarju. I like how you were able to get there before the sun went down. Looks good with it reflecting of the buildings. Not sure about the tilt. Like dainelswalsh said I should deduct a point. ;-)
Well done.
Darren

singuanti (15240) 2005-10-10 19:27

Hi Sarju. Congrats on #50! What an outstanding night shot this is. I don't see any noise at all. The reflections and composition are both beautiful. Good work Sarju.

sergecross (3438) 2005-10-10 20:18

Sarju, very interesting moment and the scene was very calm. I like the darkness and the color that the reflections on the water gave to the frame.
Thanks
Sergio

PLD_images (7141) 2005-10-12 16:13

Salut Sarju,

Missed a couple of days of TE, so I missed this shot. I love all images that have blue overtones. This is like 3 photos in one, the vity of TO, the fair and the harbour. All would have been a good photo on it's own, and togheter, it makes for a superb composition.

Nicely done,

Amitiés - Paul

rowanb (864) 2005-10-18 9:56

hi sarju,
good night shot, i like the lighting and the bit of light left in the sky. reflection on the deep blue water is sublime!
nice work,
rowan =)

rajhema (1867) 2005-11-03 10:12

Wide array of details sarju. Marvelous collection of toronto. It goes into my favourites. Vibrant colors and sharp

jafadabret (40325) 2005-12-02 12:17

Sarju, c'est une photo très intéressante, j'aime le premier plan bleu nuit avec les bateaux et juste après cette zone la fête très éclairée. La composition est bonne les couleurs sont au top.

capthaddock (28640) 2005-12-03 15:23

Hi Sarju - wow, brilliant, the dazzling starry lights look beautiful, and the ferris wheel and the city skyline balance the view. Happy belated 50th!!