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Photographer’s Note

I've been contemplating for quite some time if i should post this picture as this is taken at the esplanade in Singapore. Yet, i have no "durians" to show except shadows and figures. The esplanade is referred to as the durians by locals in Singapore because of it's structure.

I have no idea who this man is waiting for. When i left, he was still waiting. While he waited, i waited with him, waiting for someone to walk pass, to inject the movement i've been waiting for.........

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andy_yoes (275) 2007-02-13 7:09 [Comment]

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equalizer (29) 2007-02-13 7:12

Nice framing, good b/w tones

delnaja (7961) 2007-02-13 7:14

Nicely seen. I like the play with the light and shadows, the lines...

Dpbours (220) 2007-02-13 7:57

Hello Sebastian!

I am glad you posted this picture, since I do appreciate Singapore in black and white myself!

Had a look at your other black and whites and you have some very nice pictures. Would love it if you could add more information on the picture wrt shutter speed etc.

7 years waiting... Does it still serve a purpose or did the waiting become a goal in itself?
Whoever you are waiting for, keep on making these nice pictures!!

Dennis

steveegg (406) 2007-02-23 11:07

Hi Sebastian,

Fantastic geometric patterns which I had work at to understand. I particularly like the fact that the waiting man in on the black shadow and the moving man in the light. I think it could have done with a little longer exposure as I think a more blurred figure would have accentuated the wait-versus-movement idea.

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-02-26 8:37

Wooow Sebastian! this is art!!
great image and great composition too!
i like a lot your original POV here and how you captured the lights!
wonderful and i add into my fav. list!
congrats!you have great eye for this art!
ciao!
Valeria

ndb1958 (9249) 2007-04-14 18:10

Hi, this is a very beautiful b+w shot. I like the way you managed to catch the light and the shadows. The lines are cool. The two people are placed very well.

stevep (556) 2007-05-23 12:19

Hi Sebastian,

I second brevbrev's comment -- this is ART .

the asphalt looks more like it were painted by an artists master stroke rather than by a work crew on some sunny afternoon..... it creates a very 3-D feel and you were very good to find/choose such a great spot.

i am not a fan of abstract art but as a piece - minus the people - this photo would be outstanding abstract....

quite obviously you are seeing things in urban landscape that i couldn't hope to comprehend.....this is outstanding Sebastian.

regards,
Steve

lewiz (1293) 2007-06-19 18:18

Hi Sebastian,

This is a truly stunning shot. Lovely contrast, awesome light and... monoliths!
Very well done, great shot.

Lewis.

woozbman (366) 2008-01-12 13:56

Hi Sebastian,

Good strong diagonals, interesting play of light and shadow. For a while I wasn't sure what this was. Interesting note to accompany an outstanding picture.

Best regards,
Lamberto

jorgi (3804) 2008-01-30 8:28

Hi Sebastian,

this capute is superb. I wish I'd taken it! I love the composition created by the light and shadow but mostly I love the moment you captured. We are all waiting for sth or someone in our life time and usually people pass by without even seeing us. Excellent!

Kind regards,
Jeri