On the Pier "A" Photo

Photographer’s Note

We fell in love down at the pier.
You were sunbathing, I was around.
Soon we were sharing a beer.
We fell in love at the pier.
I'm no sentimental slob so don't think I'm queer .
You got somethin' baby, and it ain't just my beer.
Well, maybe it's the hot pants, maybe the heat, or was it the sneakers you kicked of your feet?
I sat under my umbrella to keep my pearly skin.
You tanned your oily body looking like sin.
Well, soon I was sweatin' and I wanted to leave.
You slipped into the water from to much grease.
Well, I saw you yelling.
I just couldn't hear, so I screamed back at ya "Honey keep the beer!"
We never consummated our outside love affair.
Too much tar and water.
Too much hot air.
Oh, what a tragic end to love that was lost.
We would have stood a chance if we met in the frost, but...
We fell in love down at pier.
You were sunbathing, I was around.
Now I go to beaches with my girlfriend.
No more love splinters in my rear end.

Love at the pier
By BLONDIE
From Album: Plastic Letters
Recorded Autumn 1977
Released 4th March, 1978

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KevRyan (22422) 2006-09-13 4:05

I'm not 100% about the contrast/lighting/toning here Paulo but I love the composition and the moment you've caught - the impact of the seagull on the scene is just great - perhaps a slight pity about the boat between the guys legs too but there is something about the overall feel of this which prevails.

best wishes Kev

macondo (13323) 2006-09-13 4:08

I'd like to know what it is, now that I think it's a good shot, what with the gull coming in for a landing and the statue of liberty off there in the distance on the left. A very pleasing muted sort of sepia (not quite), well composed with a lovely balance of light and shade.
Regards,
Andrew

barrufeto_77 (25955) 2006-09-13 4:10

Hi Paolo.

Excellent atmosphere!

Rgs, Oscar

brevbrev14 (372) 2006-09-13 4:32

Ciao Paolo, una bellissima atmosfera in questa foto!...e hai anche una bellissima cultura musicale!!Mi piace il tono non proprio seppia..che hai usato, ha una bellissima atmosfera "low tone"..Fantastico il gabbiano in movimento sopra al monumento!
Bravissimo!

Ciao

Valeria

teutza (10568) 2006-09-13 4:58

HY Paolo,
great sepia mood!
i like the song too:)
the light in this picture is fantastic!!
TFS!
teo

pasternak (13756) 2006-09-13 5:34

Nice shot, Paolo, good choice of sepia and the moment captured is fantastic. The statue of liberty makes a bg interest.

Cheers
Alexander

Fis2 (46651) 2006-09-13 6:00

Witaj Paolo!
Good shot, the bird makes impression. Interesting colours. Good composition and frame. Very impressive picture.
Regards
Krzysztof

ohe (2332) 2006-09-13 6:18

Dear Paolo,
Very nice and original composition of Lady Liberty!
Your speia choice works also well!
Thanks a lot for sharing,
- Olivier -

arjun_das (1850) 2006-09-13 6:24

excellent capture of the artwork. but i think you placed the subject a little too much off centred. good choice of sepia tone and tfs.

regards,
arjun

AiresSantos (43202) 2006-09-13 7:22

Excellent B&W shot with soft tones, my friend !
Very good POV and lovely seagull. I like the contrast and the light here.
My best wishes, Paolo

Cretense (57430) 2006-09-13 8:54

You whole b&w work is amazing, Paolo! One more time you come with a beautiful composition, and a great theme. Thanks for sharing.

Ciao,
Hercules

xavshot (63299) 2006-09-13 14:57

Bonsoir Paolo
très belle compo avec une belle présence de cette mouette. L'équilibre de la photo est très bon. Le traitement va également bien.
Bravo
Xavier

devimeuxbe (56524) 2006-09-13 15:14

Hi Paolo
nice colors and light for this composition. The sepia tone is interesting. I like the bird on the statue.
Well done
Bertrand

thaprem (2498) 2006-09-14 6:59

PAolo,
A very unusal shot from you...
Saying that, I am also thrilled at the composition of yours, making it licely & well connectable...
Thanks,
Prem.

rbcy1974 (20746) 2006-09-14 7:29

Hello Paolo
I really like the diagonal juxtaposition of both sculptures one world renown, the other oone not really, great black and white capture
Regards
Daniel

anaines (803) 2006-09-29 21:43

You got it in the right moment! I like a lot your composition. The only detail is a little lack of contrast (I made a workshop). Also, having included the fourth marine would had done this photo more than excellent!
Anyway I think it is really good!

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