Walking over shadows Photo

Photographer’s Note

Walkin on the Allè de la Republique, in the northern bord of the Old Antibes, at the sunset with the sun in the eyes and walking with long shadows under our feet.

Model: NIKON D40
Software: Capture NX 1.0.0 W
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F-Stop: f/4.2
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 30/1 mm
Date Taken: 2007-10-12 18:24
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 183 kb

meltemi, besnard, kiwi_explorer, papagolf21, leo61, salvator, Cretense, bostankorkulugu, feather, Dyerco, vinicio, JCG, andante has marked this note useful

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tehanu_f (6874) 2007-10-18 0:56

Hi Paolo,
Such light is one of my favorites. The elongated shadows, the colour of the street and the halos around the heads look great.
Regards.
Fusun

meltemi (9744) 2007-10-18 1:14

Ciao Paolo,
mi piace molto la luce bassa e molto bella che hai saputo sfruttare al meglio per avere queste lunghe ombre che attraversano l'immagine e che portano l'occhio attraverso la foto. Effetto davvero molto affascinante.
Saluti.
Stella

besnard (30084) 2007-10-18 1:43

Bonjour Paolo
La lumière de fin d'après-midi donne de très belles couleurs à cette ruelle. Tu as bien saisi les personnages à contre-jour.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

barrufeto_77 (25601) 2007-10-18 1:45

Hi Paolo.

The light was difficult but the result was lovely. Obviosuly, the best are the shadows.

Rgs, Oscar

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-10-18 1:54

Hi Paolo,
You've achieve a very dramatic effect. The long shadows and the silhouette is just fantastic ... simple yet stunning. Well composed ... excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

molla (6873) 2007-10-18 2:01

Hej Paolo
Shadowplay is always a dramatic form in photo
You see details in sharp light the shape of certain ting but you have to imagine the everything in the shadows and that gives something for the viewer.
Cheers/Anders

papagolf21 (55926) 2007-10-18 2:01

Bonjour, mon ami Paolo,
Bravo pour avoir su utiliser ce contre-jour afin de donner à cette composition une atmosphère toute particulière. Ces ombres qui n'en finissent plus au milieu des taches de lumières. Une très belle et très originale réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

partha (13655) 2007-10-18 2:20

Hi Paolo ,
The shadow effect is quite strong enough. Very good use of lighting condition as well. Great shot.
Regards.
partha

stefanocer (10323) 2007-10-18 2:52

Mi ricorda vagamente l'esorcista Paolo , bella foto piena di atmosfera , complimenti.
Stefano.

sacavem (8034) 2007-10-18 2:53

Olá Paolo,

To walk on the shades is not easy, but it is interesting. But to photograph in these conditions is always difficult.Good work to capture this image. Very good contrast and light.
Regards,
Filipe

giorgimer (20634) 2007-10-18 3:29

Ciao Paolo,

le ombre allungate dal sole basso ed i toni caldi della luce creano un effetto davvero bello.

Complimenti

Gio

ninaL (19268) 2007-10-18 3:39

Hi, Paolo.
I like photographs made in full sun of afternoon...
Pleasant hot colors and shadows.
City life isn't beautiful ? !!! Oh, ye !!!
Best regards. Grazyna.

CeccoPhoto (2711) 2007-10-18 6:23

Stavo vedendo la galleria ma sono stato attratto dall'ultima foto che hai messo, le altre sono, comunque, molto belle!
Questa sembra la scena ultima di un film, bellissimo questo gioco di ombre e luci.

molto bello, davvero.

Cecco.

markstaples (15670) 2007-10-18 6:45

A very atmospheric shot with great shadows which serve as leading lines into the shot. Well done,
Best wishes
Mark

leo61 (42774) 2007-10-18 7:16

Hi Paolo!
A great shot with wonderful warm sunlight and nice long shadows.It`s nice to see some sunlight at the palmtree in the distance.
REgards,Leo

stiginthedump (1823) 2007-10-18 7:40

I love the loooong shadows in this one and the colour that the liht creates is very good indeed, but i think that if you cropped off an inch or two off the top thus making the shot more darker it would generate a more atmospheric shot.

salvator (18743) 2007-10-18 9:49

Ciao Paolo,
Wonderful catch, superb colors on the woman's hair shining against the sun. Superb photo.
Best regards. Ciao. Salvator.

Cretense (54720) 2007-10-18 9:51

Hi Paolo!

Very impresive against the light photo, with great light managment and fantastic composition. Those diagonal shades create a very dynamic perspective. congratulations!

Ciao, Paolo

grigand (12492) 2007-10-18 12:19

Ciao Paolo,
Un gran controluce !! Ottimi anche i dettagli e la tonalità calda.
Ciao
andrea

jonathan_hart (22564) 2007-10-18 12:51

hello Paolo
wonderful backlight composition, well managed, the result is fine with good warm colors
regards
jo

bostankorkulugu (33330) 2007-10-18 16:40

reminds me of valeria shots... long long shadows on the golden road looks so good... i like it a lot paolo... complimenti...

korkut

pasternak (12964) 2007-10-19 2:36

Ciao Paolo, a pleasant "golden hour" shot, I like the long shadows and especially the light on her hair and the street post.

Cheers
Alexander

feather (49848) 2007-10-19 3:22

Shooting into the sun has worked very well here. I particularly like the edges of light around the people. The long shadows also serve the purpose of leading the eye into the frame. A well observed image.
Kath

brevbrev14 (370) 2007-10-19 3:52

ciao PAolo, bei toni dorati e belle silohuettes...
anche la compo è buona!
ciao!
Valeria

Dyerco (8850) 2007-10-19 23:09

The underexposure works well here Paolo as it helps to accent those long shadows. The rich texture of the sidewalk is a bonus in this light.
Phil

vinicio (22252) 2007-10-20 0:56

Grande cntroluce Paolo, complimenti, bel titolo e bel contrasto di luce e colore, un'idea da perseguire.
Buon fine settimana
Ciao
Vinicio

smarcell (14069) 2007-10-20 6:42

Ciao Paolo, bella questa immagine, molto suggestiva e quasi misteriosa.
Faccio un workshop virtuale. Prova a tagliare la parte in alto con la palma, lasciando solo le due persone e tutto quello che c'e' sotto.
Secondo me la palma e quello che c'e' vicino "sporca" un po' la pulizia dell'immagine. In particolare in colore bluetto. Si vede che oggi sono ipersensibile...
Ciao Stefano

JCG (24791) 2007-10-20 11:07

Hi Paolo,

Beautiful use of the light here which creates a particular atmosphere at the moment. Attractive back light which gives shadows which do not finish. Attractive look, bravo Paolo.

With all my friendships and a good sunday,

Jean-Charles

marietom (31768) 2007-10-26 1:54

Hi Paolo,

Joli jeu, avec ces ombres qui s'étirent !
Belles couleurs.
Marie

jmcl (13721) 2007-10-26 17:36

HI Paolo,

Very thoughtful image .. great shadows .. great play of light .. you have a great lesson here in how to create something wonderful by shooting into the sun. Thanks for it.

take care,

John

andante (7092) 2007-10-28 14:02

I have always wanted to take a picture like this! What make the difference to me, is the way that you have captured the halos around the people, creating those beautiful silhouettes. Excellent job!
Ciao,
Enrique

rigoletto (25934) 2007-10-29 7:08

Ciao Paolo,
Very beautiful counter light and the golden tones on the ground make a dreamy atmosphere with the help of the walking silhouettes. Congrats,
Ciao ciao,
Deniz

Angshu (33235) 2007-10-29 20:48

Ciao Paolo
Fascinating shot, shooting into the sun. The long shadows, the silhouettes of the people & the golden road. Excellent. I love the halo around the hair of the lady.
Regards
Angshu