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Photographer’s Note

The sun provides the perfect spotlight for this accordion player. He was standing in a narrow and deeply shadowed street in Perugia. The sun was shining through a narrow gap between the old buildings. Exposure conditions were very difficult!

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scroller (2883) 2008-05-21 2:06

Hej Gunnar ,
An excellent photo with a very suitable title!
I like the composition a lot.
Hälsningar
Stefan

LeeLoo (5014) 2008-05-21 2:10

Dear Gunnar Holmertz!
Very nice scene.
Interesting point of view.
Good light and shadow.
TFS!

graffer (1764) 2008-05-21 3:32

Hello Gunnar,

This is a superb shot - how fortunate to have the boy there - in just the right position!

Lovely textures in the wall behind the accordionist. The case for the instrument completes a triangle with the man and the boy to make a fine composition. Add to that the shaft of sunlight, and it makes a great image.

You have handled the exposure well - I can see how difficult it was with the great contrasts in light.

I'd like to try a WS on this image - just to give my ideas on what is already a fine photograph.

Regards,

Peter.

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Buin (37600) 2008-05-21 4:12

Hallo Gunnar!
This one is great and inventive - and beautiful! I think you took this picture in a skillful way. It is somehow impressive ...
Greetings from cool but sunny southern Westphalia!
Frank

holmertz (9620) 2008-05-21 4:20

Hej Gunnar,
This is a fine observation and a well composed picture with a strong atmosphere. However, the light conditions seem to have been almost impossible. I would have liked to see the picture generally a shade darker and more saturated, because to my mind there is a certain greyness about it, the colors being slightly washed-out.
Hälsningar,
Gert

PerR (1481) 2008-05-21 7:26

Hej Gunnar.
Very suitable title! Well exposed though it was a difficult light. Nice composition and a good crop (when comparing to the original).

Hälsningar
Per

molla (6883) 2008-05-21 7:29

Hej Gunnar,
And on stage... we proudly present...
Well seen Gunnar, Iv'e seen that you start learing editing you pictures and getting better and better results.
the comp on this one is fantastic. It's just the sound I'm missing :)
Anders

nirvana73 (8630) 2008-05-21 7:55

Dear Gunnar
great momnet
nice narrow and deeply street
diffucult situation
nice job
tfs
regards
greetind from Bursa
Ozhan

Vasa (5500) 2008-05-21 15:55

Hello Gunnar, dear friend,

lovely picture that I would like to sign. Both persons are great in this composition and you made real pleasure for my soul. Many thanks (also for your visits that are honor and big pleasure), friendly

Branko

meltemi (9746) 2008-05-21 21:37

Hej Gunnar
a very tranquil and appealing atmosphere for this lovely composition. I like the point of view and lovely light as well as the lovely street scene you were able to catch. Bravo.
All the best.
Stella

mehmetemin (7217) 2008-05-21 23:30

Hi Gunnar
Good composition! Very nice colors and lights!
Best regards
Mehmet Emin

Clementi (44013) 2008-05-22 14:01

Ciao Gunnar,
so you have been on holiday in Italy. beautiful the bundle of light which lights up the musician. very beautiful scene with the child interested in the music .
nice work
Giorgio

batalay (20898) 2008-06-05 1:04

Hello Gunnar,

A natural spotlight seems to illuminate the accordion player, and the young boy provides a perfect audience. This is a classic in composition and timing. The colors, textures and resolution all collaborate in making this a memorable photograph.

Warm regards,

Bulent

skoogmi (39) 2008-10-08 8:38

Hej Gunnar,
En hel liten berättelse här om den lille pojken som står och drömmer om att en gång själv få stå i strålkasterljuset och spela dragspel! Bra fångat ögonblick!
Hälsningar
Mikael

Delmonaco (8) 2008-12-12 4:08

Ciao Gunnar,

Sono un apassionato per Itália, sono anche italiano, come brasiliano. Questa fotografia dimmi tantíssimo al cuore, abbiamo nel fondo la parete con tanti tipi di matone di tanti epoche, dopo il bambino vedendo il uomo a fare su arte. Semplice, bela, poetica, parla tanto. Bravo!