Statue of Liberty Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another from my NYC visit.

I got this obivously when I was on Liberty Island. I was very luck again with great broken cloud with brilliant blue skies. Wandering around the Island I saw this shot and thought it would be a bit different to the usual ones that include the brick structure underneath the statue. I think think it gives a great presence to the statue and make it seems even bigger than it is!

Continuing a current trend I have converted to B&W and used a slight warming filter to remove the coldness of a generall B&W conversion.

Thoughts, comments, suggestions?

Chris

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srpablillo (225) 2006-03-27 11:15

Very nice, Chris! The idea of the square is perfect as well as B/W selection.

The particular sky makes this picture unique, and seems like no one has never taken one like this.

Congratulatios!

Pablo

Polonaise (5636) 2006-03-27 11:25

Hello Chris....Are you there !!!!
No other thoughts entered your mind after finishing this magnificent work of yours?
There is not much of a clouds up there, but a lot of smoke, Chris.
A lot of smoke.

Shot of remembrance. 10/10
George

rajhema (1865) 2006-03-27 11:35

contrasting expressions. I feel the picture is little gloomy compared to the existence of the statue. Good one.

Jahrek (210) 2006-03-27 11:38

A very strong and original picture from a monument shoot more than a million time.
Very nice compo Chris !
thx.
Fay.

andante (7092) 2006-03-27 12:02

Chris, a timeless piece, with a very strong poster feel. Well done!

guaranine (0) 2006-03-27 15:43

great tones and comp. i like that you chose to keep the statue off center rather than centering it. i also like that you shot it in landscape considering that almost every pic of this you see is portrait. congrats on original thinking.
beth

jbasman (273) 2006-03-27 17:15

Hi Chris,

great shot. Excellent composition and very dark, brooding mood.

I wonder though, why you title your photos "Chris Hooley Photography". Have you had images stolen? Also I don't believe an image is legally protected by copyright just because you put the (C) on it. You need to register it with the appropriate authorities and pay the relevant fees. At least in the US.

Cheers,

James.

nostromo47 (737) 2006-03-27 17:45 [Comment]

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anaines (786) 2006-03-28 9:28

Hi Chris, I like a lot the B&W and the framing of this picture. The clouds make it special!
TFS

picardo (2286) 2006-03-28 10:10

wow!! The B&W is incredbile !. Beautiful capture. Excelent work!
Picardo