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Copyright: Denis Kabanov (Tracker) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 0 N: 387] (1838)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-23
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF-S 17-85 f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-06 15:30
Viewed: 1373
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Citerne, the heart of Cite Portugaise of El Jadida, is the subterranien vaulted cistern used for water collection.Although it may sound dull it is a remarkable piece of architecture. Orson Welles used the cistern to stage his famous riot scene in Othello (1954) to dramatic effect. With a thin film of water on the floor the 25 pillars and vaults are captured in a startling mirror image. Hope you enjoy the picture.

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Hello Denis,
Super frame. Interesting and excellent POV.
Reflections on floor are so good.
TFS,
Have a nice day.
Emir Nedim

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 776 W: 141 N: 860] (4800)
  • [2007-05-06 15:46]

yeah, wow, this is wonderful. terrific scarce light and beautiful reflections on the ground.
i really love the calm atmosphere.
well done & take care, thorsten.

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  • sleon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1120 W: 125 N: 2102] (8683)
  • [2007-05-06 15:58]

Hi Denis
This is an excellent capture technically and aesthetically. This must have been a tricky shot in the low light conditions but the tones and colours have come out well, and there's a nice variety of shadows and reflections as well and colour. Looks like a remarkable place.
Regards, Susanna

Hi Denis,

Is really good the shot. You has managed very well the light, and the POV chosen is very useful showing all the pillar, with a subtle reflecion in the water. Amazing effect! Thanks, and best wishes,

Angel.

Hi Denis,
The light falling in thru the opening creates a strange kind of atmosphere, kind of unreal. Maybe because it is so strong and weakens quickly in the dark. It looks like there was some artificial light as well, is that tru?
The details of architecture are well visible and the colors are pretty good under these difficult conditions.
Well done,
Harko

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1673 W: 179 N: 2195] (8877)
  • [2007-05-06 16:35]

denis

marvelous light and shapes of this marvelous building

Jorge

Denis: Tripod? If not you did an admirable job handling the light. ISO, etc? regards, c

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  • sadeik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 192 N: 669] (3145)
  • [2007-05-06 16:47]

A beautiful cistern and an excellant photo capturing its beauty

Simon

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  • kLe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 109 N: 498] (1857)
  • [2007-05-06 17:10]
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Fantastic. I like many things here: the cold colors of the light, the reflections on the floor and how yo managed it to avoid too much overexposure, hidding part of the hole behind a column.
I wanted to know more details of the picture like the ISO, fstop and exposure time.
My impression is that the picture could be a little more defined. Perhaps there is some noise or not enough sharpness.

very interesting place, nice composition, well done

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  • vikous Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 132 W: 4 N: 332] (2020)
  • [2007-05-06 18:17]

Hallo Denis!
This is amazing photograph with nice reflections and good POV. Your note is educational also, TFS!
Best regards,
viktor

AMAZING and also quite unique, really great shot. TFS

Belle photo avec des couleurs agréables et surtout un très joli travail sur la lumière.
Amicalement
JJ

Hi Denis

Interesting capture of this cisten. Spot on with the exposure. Very sharp with good detail. Nice reflection. Well done.
Ben

Hi Denis,
Beautiful shot, good light, colors and superb POV.
Nicely done!
Best regards. Uğur

Hi Denis,
This is a remarkable picture. First because of the building itself, but also because of the way you constructed it, the reflections, the management of the light and the colours. It is very intersting.
Bye,
Yannick

Hi Denis,
This is a splendid photo, and thank you for the tip : my next time in Morocco, I'll go to El Jadida, I did not know that there were such monuments there...
Bravo, TFS,
Cath.

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