See you in 5 weeks Photo

Photographer’s Note

Not an usual image from me, but since I'm just about to leave to visit the deserts of Egypt, I decided to share one of my memories of the Thar desert I visited in 2006. I also decided to make an experience in a contrasted b&w to get a stronger mood, also not usual for me as I'm a color person, but I liked this result, so here it is.
I took the picture, while ridding a camel.

The uncropped color version is in WS.

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is located in western India and southeastern Pakistan. It lies mostly in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and it can be visited on a Camel Safari from Jaisalmer or Bikaner. I did it from Jaisalmer.

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Polonaise (5638) 2008-04-06 7:26

I gotta tell you, brother...
At the nearest occasion I jump on the camel, and if I won't fall down on the other side of it as soon as I reach the top - I'll try to produce the photo like this one...

What are my chances to come up with something so good...?
not many of them, but... What the heck...
That's what camels are for - aren't they ???

Great production, Ricardo...
Beautiful eyes pleaser...

george

take care of you, bro...Eh?

zeynepe (9390) 2008-04-06 7:27

Ola Ricardo,
I am impressed!!! What a dramatic B/W shot.
It's really amazing to look at...
You really manage to give a sense of loneliness and emptiness....
Have a nice Sunday:)
Zeynep Erek

Valerka (8159) 2008-04-06 7:40

Ciao,Ricardo,
A nice shot in B/W which is a smart decision here.I like the composition very much.
TFS
Valerka:)

Tobias__Ortmann (2591) 2008-04-06 7:59

Hi ricardo
awesome shot
greaet idea and the effect suits very good here
perfect pov and composition
perfect
very welld one
Toba

bostankorkulugu (34168) 2008-04-06 8:14

looking at the original one your pp is awesome ric... the result is a work of art for sure... i am jelaous of your trips man, how can you travel that much, you dont look that old to be retired>:PPP... i hope you ll have a great time in the pharohland... cheers...

korkut

siolaw (25882) 2008-04-06 8:52

Hi Ricardo,
A desert like the ones you will visit soon in Egypt! The B&W with strong contrast gives a powerful atmosphere to the scene... Nice sand texture and a good concept.
Greetings
Laurent

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-04-06 9:26

Ricardo,
You were right posting it !
I like a lot the mood here, and I wish you very good visit of these deserts :o)
Regards,
JB.

Merline (6578) 2008-04-06 10:46

Hi Ricardo,
what a wonderful image to give us before you leave...You did a great job for the conversion. I am impressed. There is light, there is mood, contrast and texture. I love that all white sky. Graphic too and elegant.
A favorite. I wish you a wonderful time in that marvellous desert...

Best regards
Michèle

carper (66108) 2008-04-06 11:06

I wish you a very good trip Ricardo,
with good weather and much photography and other pleasure, good time. A fine piece of art photography here, I like the good pov and the black and whit, good photojob here, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

totoamoto (2290) 2008-04-06 11:20

Salut Ricardo..
Le premier plan est super.. le relief du sable.. Bravo
Le travail de PP est réussi.. Dommage que le ciel soit trop blanc..
Cyril

coco (28276) 2008-04-06 11:39

Hola Ricardo.

Then, you will come back in five weeks?
I hope so. And maybe in June I will go to Lisbon.

Well, but that's not the matter of the critique.

I like the use of the light and the black and white. It is a good and nice work and also, why not, a smart photo.

Well done and enjoy "yours" deserts.

josepmarin (34243) 2008-04-06 11:57

Olá Ricardo,
esta versión en B/N es realmente dramática y tiene una gran fuerza gráfica, en un excelente encuadre y con un buen juego de luz y sombras, pero debo decir que a mí me gusta más la versión original en color del WS, que creo que tiene un cromatismo muy elegante y efectivo.
De todas formas, tu trabajo es excelente.
Un abrazo,
Josep

jasmis (51283) 2008-04-06 12:10

Amazing mood in B&W. Superb lonely silhouette. I like vertical frame too.
Regards.

gilou530 (35972) 2008-04-06 12:29

salut ricardo
un contraste bien dosé de cette photo N&B excellent cadrage, bravo
amitiés
gilbert

lucasgalodoido (16929) 2008-04-06 12:58

Olá Ricardo,
beleza de foto essa, com um forte contraste típico das imagens em P&B. belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço!

Clairedelune (4885) 2008-04-06 13:04

Oh!
It can't be!
Is it the Ricardo Lopes, aka riclopes, that used to post photos in TE????
;))
What happened to you, dear Ric? So different of your usual style... Here, you are showing us your vision instead of your photo. And you just don't know how proud I am of you! ;)
I am serious Ric. You just made a huge step with this photo, in my - oh! - so humble opinion! You have entered the "art" domain... Take care! You may have trouble to get out of there! ;) Really Ric, it is that good! A real treat for the eye, this photo!
I see that your lost of job has given you wings! That is great! Taste all the joy of being free! Enjoy your time in Egypt!
Claire

alvaraalto (5305) 2008-04-06 14:01

Hi Ricardo,

A lovely artistic Black and White composition.
I like the strong contrast you used for the arrangement, but I also enjoyed the uncropped WS version very much.

Groet Rob

emka (22749) 2008-04-06 14:30

Hi Ricardo,

Interesting black and white photo. Where is he going on the desert? The shade of the man looks great. although I like this picture very much, I prefer the colour one.

Malgorzata

stego (22500) 2008-04-06 18:02

Olá Ricardo,
Está fantástica! O jogo de luzes e sombras em alto contraste é fabuloso e a textura da areia faz lembrar água. A silhueta cortada pela sombra e pelo horizonte mais a respectiva sombra dá-lhe qualquer coisa de ainda mais especial que não sei explicar.
Espero que te divirtas no Egipto! É um dos muitos sítios a que não me importaria nada de voltar com mais tempo e sem ser numa rebanhada de pacote de agência.
Um abraço, José.

japiey (9531) 2008-04-07 0:23

Hi Ricardo,

All the best for the dream journey :)
I dont have words to express here about this moment am going through, watching this image...
Yet I can only say... this is FABULOUS, and you have a sensible heart to see...
EXCELLENT.

jp

JCG (25863) 2008-04-07 0:40

Hi Ricardo,

It falls from the snow melted in this moment on Versailles and the weather is cold... I would think of you in Egypt and Jordan !!! Interesting passage of the color in the black and white here. That creates a special environment with the scene. Original, well done Ricardo. A very good trip and I await the photograph impatiently.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

ChrisJ (70485) 2008-04-07 1:42

Ola Ricardo & bon voyage!

Don't forget the sunscreen & hat, in the Sahara! I like the graphism, in this superb b&w image. Tfs!

papagolf21 (57003) 2008-04-07 2:34

Bonjour, cher Ricardo,
Le noir et blanc convient parfaitement à cette composition. L'homme marche d'un bon pas, et semble supporter le soleil avec douceur (4 h 49 du matin ?) !
Je suis allé voir la photo en atelier, il faut reconnaître que celle-ci ne manque pas d'élégance non plus.
Addenda : J'ai repris le chemin normal et ai quitté la nature morte !
Amitiés.
Bonnes vacances.
Philippe

ahmetgedikli (22243) 2008-04-07 3:15

Ola Ricardo,
Superb black-white composition, point of view and good sharpness. Well done.
Have a nice week.
Ahmet

paura (39608) 2008-04-07 5:12

Ricardo,
Está uma beleza de composição, arte pura. Controle de exposição e iluminação igualmente bons.

Abraço

Paulo

feather (50480) 2008-04-07 5:52

The high contrast B&W has worked well. The footprints in the sand and the strong shadow are important elements. I like the colour version too. (I would wouldn't I?)I like the texture of the plants and wonder why you chose to crop them out as you converted.
Have a great trip! 5 weeks!
Kath

flory (4804) 2008-04-07 6:08

ola Ricu,
oo,then you could repeat the experience with the camel.seems that brings you luck !now see the comment from Korkut..:))
like this mirage of desert.looks like a painting under the sun.in fact,this is the job of sun..:)

enjoy by your time in Egypt and Jordan!i'm sure that you'll find there a lot of 'treasures'..:)
Flori:)

belido (17129) 2008-04-07 9:07

Olá Ricardo,

linda composição em p&b. Você soube muito bem trabalhar com os fortes contrastes como nos apresenta aqui. Fez um ótimo trabalho, transformando uma imagem comum em uma excelente apresentação. Enigmática, atraente. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos

berek (29111) 2008-04-07 12:19

Ola Amigo,
what a wonderful b&w work. good light and idea. have a nice evening.
Burak Erek

Vato_Law (11768) 2008-04-07 12:51

Olá Ricardo,
Não sei se ainda verás este antes de partir mas de qualquer forma boa viagem e estadia nestes dois paises, e que o espirito criativo te acompanhe :)
Quanto a este crop, é excelente, pois transformaste um 'snap' numa foto bem interessante tanto ao nivel visual como composicional.
As 'ondas' na areia e os passos bem marcados criam aqui um efeito sempre muito interessante assim como a sombra deste homem.
Um abraço.
Paulo

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-04-08 0:31

Olà Ricardo, a great PP work on this picture, it seems a B&W film photo taken with an old Leica. excellent the way how you have cropped and composed it, really a well done work, BRAVO!!

have anice day,
Fabio.

pablominto (41676) 2008-04-08 0:35

Hello Ricardo,
This is a wonderful composition with great details!
And most of all... Have a fine trip my friend, we'll miss you!
But then I presume you bring the camera and will give some reports later, hahaha...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Henryk_Bilor (20375) 2008-04-08 0:45

Hi Ricardo
Great light and intersting patterns on the sand.
Take care and be back soon :).

luisafonso (858) 2008-04-08 0:59

Ganda fotão Ricardo! :) Uma das tuas melhores, sem dúvida. Gosto muito da composição, do jogo de sombras e daquele céu branco. Grande conversão para p&b. Então o menino vai viajar de novo... Grandes vidas! ;) Bom, façam boa viagem, divirtam-se e traz lá grandes fotos. Já compraste a SLR?

jonathan_hart (22737) 2008-04-08 2:49

great light and contrast, perfect layers
good title with this man leaving the frame
regards
jo

xuaxo (5909) 2008-04-08 10:05

Olá Ricardo,
Boa tentativa, mas prefiro o WS.
~~~
Não sei se ainda vais ler isto antes de abalares, mas desejo-te boa viagem e excelentes oportunidades de fotos.
Não tenho nada que dar sugestões, mas quanto a fotos do Egipto estou um bocado farto de pirâmides (e afins), camelos e faluas no Nilo ;-)
Um abraço,
F

bakes888 (18353) 2008-04-09 0:24

Hi Ricardo. I don’t know if I would have chosen the vertical composition but it works well for this shot. Nice conversion and treatment. Well presented and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

ribeiroantonio (22056) 2008-04-09 4:55

Vais de férias e deixas-nos assim com uma foto destas! Está espectacular em todos os aspectos. Gosto muito. Fico à espera das pirâmides, dos camelos, do nilo de Petra, enfim, de todos os pontos turísticos mais desconhecidos dos países que vais visitar!!!
Boa viagem e diverte-te.
António

Benedict (7062) 2008-04-09 21:25

enjoy your sojourn, Ricardo.
the BW tone is fitting for this one. i must say that even if you are a color dude, this one speaks your style, your caliber!
parabens,
benedict

manatee (4299) 2008-04-10 0:13

WOW, WOW, WOW:

You made a wonderful job in this picture, I saw your workshop and this is a thousand times better than the original, I like the original too but this is so good.

Very nice color, I love the shadows and the with unknow horizon, is so brigth and contrasting with this man, who nobody know where he will goes. I like the sof waves than the wind made to the sand of this desert and the caprocious and sensual image they can create it.

Wonderful Picture, nice note and workshop your picture is complete and perfect, I love it.

Just ther is one bad thing here:
Your ausence :((

I hope you enjoy it your trip this five week will be amazing try to take as many pic you can, feel inpired by the arquitecture, the history, the environment and show us your exelent job.

Have a nice vacation my friend and take care:

Elias

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2008-04-10 10:14

Hello Ricardo!
Very nice b/w composition, you had a really nice and creative idea!
The single person immediately catches the eye when you look on the photo, and that´s what I like here very much. Also nice sharpness and you made a frame that matches to the scene very well.
Best regards,
Jonas

Cricri (44068) 2008-04-13 11:16

Ola Ricardo,
Yes un beau contraste du N/B, bien que celle en WS me plait bien aussi....
Bon séjour en Egypte
A bientôt
cricri

AiresSantos (43250) 2008-04-13 23:28

Ola Ricardo
Excelente esta foto a preto e branco. Gosto muito destas fotos com grande contraste o formato vertical esta magnifico
Um abraço Amigo e boa viagem
Aires

Bluejeans (33391) 2008-04-14 10:39

Oi Ricardo ,
Magnifica foto deste homem a caminhar nas areias escaldantes do deserto , boa escolha pelo preto e branco , gostei muito da textura da areia , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

toto (18783) 2008-04-16 1:58

Bonjours,
belle photo de ces dunes qui sont très jolies a voir avec ces traces dans le sables, ce qui peut etre rassurant sauf quand ce sont les vôtres, alors c' est parce que la personne tourne en rond.
Jolie vue et bonne netteté de votre photo.

Amitiés Thomas

rajiv_077 (1355) 2008-04-17 5:30

Hi Dear

Wow, this is so great and unique one. I really don't expacting this type of picture from you.

Love the all shot, Good compo and amazing lights, almost looks like a painting. First time i see this type of shot from Jaisamler.

kind regards

rajiv

* so i hope you again starting posting india series pictures.

Emile (20177) 2008-04-19 8:43

Will see you soon Ricardo.
I know you will bring great shots like this one. Have a very good trip.
Abrazos.

Graal (59090) 2008-04-20 9:37

Hi Ricardo,
good shot, an interesting scene, fine idea on composition, here is better than in WS. Good reportage and nice graphism. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

hatti52 (12654) 2008-04-21 1:46

Ola Ricardo,
impressive and dramatic shot
perfect pov and perspective with great light management
my compliments

Scharan (13955) 2008-04-24 7:38

Olá Ricardo!

Belíssima composição; um trabalho excelente em B&P na vertical. Gosto das pegadas na areia. Parabéns!
GA
Vera

Angshu (34219) 2008-05-09 3:56

Ola Ricardo
Amazing image...infact the original is nowhere in terms of visual appeal as this one. Fine PP work with the desaturation as well. The framing, the compo. looks great here & somehow I am attracted to the deep footmarks, which run down the centre...IMO might be a camel's. Fantastic!
Best Regards
Angshu

batalay (21408) 2008-05-23 1:00

Hello Ricardo,

A very imaginative and original photograph. To think that you had to take a camel ride to get this vantage point. The image works especially well in B&W. The high contrast gives it a surrealistic atmosphere.

Warm regards,
Bulent

jmcl (14181) 2008-05-24 22:09

Hi Ricardo,

One of the more striking and effective uses of contrast I have seen .. beautiful layers and textures surrounding this person as well .. thoughtful composition, execution, & experience .. very nice. Hope you are having a wonderful trip. take care, John

kevinos (6927) 2008-05-26 7:13

This is a very polished image, Ricardo. The economy of B&W seems to increase the impact. Also it appears to have been carefully, perfectly composed. Regards kevin

NMaverick (0) 2008-06-13 9:35

Hi Ricardo, not a usual image from you, but well framed and performed. Clever conversion to BW and the mood is effective because of this conversion.
TFS
Nick

jmdias (20165) 2008-07-01 17:04

ricardo

esta é magnífica. Gostei muito da textura das areias, ora com pegadas, ora com ondinhas criadas pelo vento. A curvatura suave das dunas é muito bela de se ver e o homem está muito bem colocado na cena. belo pov e linda luz, a opção por B&P é muito boa também

abraços

jorge

kiks (6169) 2009-02-12 8:20

Hi Ric, i realy like the mood of this one. With the crop and B&W you transform a normal shot in a lovely composition. Well seen and executed.
Best regards
KIKs