City that keeps Canada together! Photo

Photographer’s Note

The city in question would be Toronto and I guess you want to know how this city keeps all of Canada together; It is because rest of Canadians outside Toronto loves to hate it ... and that is the glue that keeps Canada together.

Again going back to the biggest city in Canada, quite a concrete jungle we have there (ppl from big cities of USA, please don't laugh).. LOLS.

I took this photo on a fine smog free October day and what you see here is the skyline as being reflected from the CBC building in Toronto downtown. I am not sure if I should have included a broader view, Please look at the workshop and I would appreciate if you could let me know your preferences. No PP besied some cropping and rotation was involved in this photo.

CBC is Canadian Broadcasting Company, pretty much on lines with BBC. I am a big fan of the documentaries on CBC.

Have a Good Day!

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Critiques | Translate

jurgen (2000) 2005-10-27 12:39

Hello Sarlu.
I do prefer the Workshop, but an advantage of this one here is that we can see more detail.
Very good seen, like if you had added a PS effect to the picture but without adding nothing. Only that street lamp bothers me, but that's not important.

phi75 (0) 2005-10-27 12:51

Excellent compo, very good colours!
congratulations;
philippe

Clairedelune (4885) 2005-10-27 12:53

Hi Sarju,
I prefer this version to the one in the workshop. The one in the workshop is more informative, since we have an idea of the dimension and the setting of it. But here, it's more "art" to me. It's like "liquid buildings"! Very good point of view! I think that Jurgen have a point with the lamp. But, it is very minor. Well done!
A woman from Montreal! Claire :D

Teten (582) 2005-10-27 13:54

Really nice pic, i like very much that composition whit so good colours. Well done
Tetén

PLD_images (7143) 2005-10-27 14:43

Bonjour Sarju, comment ça va?

I got to stay away from the forum, it's takes up to much of my time and I cant keep up with critiquing - not certain that's a word, but you know I'm French ;-) -. I prefer this version to the WS, because I enjoy the graphical designs created by all the lines and also the close-up view of the distortion. This is a well tough out shot, I really enjoy the results.
I am surprised that this is TO, it's way to pretty, and it’s got to be MTL or something!

jbweasle (9294) 2005-10-27 15:05

Hello Sarju. This is an interesting way to photograph a cityscape. It's much more artistic than a normal photo and it removes all of those harsh straight lines. Good shot.

jwmunro (6279) 2005-10-27 15:14

Good afternoon Sarju -

A very nice reflection image looking at the skyscrapers of Toronto. I am not sure I like the street light right up front or not. It is placed on a window line and might be easy to remove if you give it a try. I havn't looked at the WS yet so I will edit this when I do.

Thanks for sharing

I'm back: I like this one much better than the WS image. Even though the WS gives more of a sense of place it is something that I feel is unnecessary.

John

fayeulle (26547) 2005-10-27 15:30

Salut Sarju
I had the same idea during my visit in Beijing !!!
I will post them as soon as my Bolivian trek will be finish....
This one is really well done
Regards
JP

Stepan (27175) 2005-10-27 16:21

The reflection is really interesting and produces a strange effect, due to the grey lines... I like the light in the foreground...
You managed the lines well.
Stéphane

toni_al (15476) 2005-10-27 16:53

HI Sarju
Joli jeux de reflets, Très belle image
Well done, regards
@+Toni

venus (736) 2005-10-27 17:28

Amazing shot. Reflection on the glass is a breath-taking. Superb colors and sharpness.
Very good photo.

danielswalsh (13330) 2005-10-27 20:17

SUperb shot Sarju;

Very imaginative and well captured on your part. I like the warped distortion of the buildings in the reflection- still clear enough to make out detail.

nicely done Sarju,
- Dan

Emile (20177) 2005-10-27 23:19

Hola Sarju.
I prefer the WS, but this one is also a very good picture. The reflection on the building looks great. Very well captured and good POV.
Well done.

Cormac (26461) 2005-10-27 23:33

I like that reflection! I guess I'm 'into' reflections right now, but I think that they tend to be more beautiful than the direct and ordinary view. As for the workshop - I prefer it, as it is more unusual and it really jumps out at me. Since you left a critique for me it looks like I'm obligated to leave one for you ;-) Sorry, I couldn't resist! I should contact you separately to ask about interesting locations in Toronto as I will be there a week from now. Great work Sarju!

PJE (19575) 2005-10-27 23:38

SO I see you have been capturing details in glass form. An excellent shot Sarju. I see many comments that comfirn this kind of expression. Keep on teh creative side. Cheers Paul.

cessy (13647) 2005-10-28 0:35

hei, very cool reflection, Sarju
very well seen, and captured
the colors are fabulous
excellent work

ndb1958 (9249) 2005-10-28 1:53

Great urban shot, Sarju. Not all pictures of reflections in the glass are good pictures, but this is really cool. Very nice done, Nino.

danyy (69929) 2005-10-28 2:02

Bonjour Sarju,
Je trouve génial comme ces reflets cassent les lignes droites des buildings pour en faire des courbes, une idée que les architectes devraient suivre, car cela donne bien.
Une impeccable photo très nette et lumineuse, cadrée à merveille.
Les reflets étant polarisés, c'était le moment de jouer avec un filtre.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

simonekarl (404) 2005-10-28 4:44

Ciao Sarju. I spent a lot of time comapring them both, and I think I have say that I prefer the ws. It was tough to decide, beacuse both are excellent. I like the natural framing of the reflected surface it gives a more informative but yet very clever view. Either way it was well seen, and well captured.

Leksand (708) 2005-10-28 6:39

A very good idéa Sarju and the result is just great! The reflection of the buildings is superb. In the small town where I live there are no scyscrapers so I can´t test this myself:-( But thank you for the inspiration anyway! :-)

efigesta (12181) 2005-10-28 7:01

Hi Sarju, good idea from thar compo, i like the mirror, like the building, like the colors like all, best regards manuel

Tue (25608) 2005-10-28 8:28

Hej Sarju,
Very well seen, those great reflections of the skyscrapers! I like the lines as well as the fine colours. Very well captured!
Hilsner,
Lars

t0mmm1 (5434) 2005-10-28 9:44

Hi Sarju,
what a great "toronto skyline". You were lucky also with the sky here. I like both versions, mybee the WS leaves more to immagine what can it be. Great job.

capthaddock (28640) 2005-10-28 10:00

Hi Sarju - it's good to see both, but I prefer the main one. The windows make an interesting frame in WS but to me it looked like a TV screen superimposed on a facade (that was probably the architect's idea) and I didn't like the parking lot below, the twisted skyline of the original is much more effective.

chaity (1539) 2005-10-28 11:00

Hai Sarju, nice catch of the reflection from the windows. I prefer the one in the workshop as it looks like a giant TV screen! 8-)

weswang (18223) 2005-10-28 11:07

Hi Sarju, I consider I am an outsider of Toronto, but I don’t hate Toronto :D. I have visited Toronto a few times, I like the city and the suburb of the city.
A well seen and a well taken picture with the impressive clarity of the twisted skyscrapers. Only imagination can put the original image together. Good PoV and nice capture of the blue sky to make a nice contrast. Well done.

john_c (24635) 2005-10-28 22:59

Hi Sarju,
Great reflections which appear almost like a watercolour with the wavy shapes. The blue sky warms the scene. Great graphics for a great capture.
John

rosiegirl (2042) 2005-10-29 2:59

Cool view- the buildings look like they've been daubed on and washed out. I like how the street light is in front of the abstract reflection, bringing it to reality. It's interesting how Toronto is disliked- I can think of a few large American cities that get that. I like both the photos- Good job!

Rosie

bertolucci (12022) 2005-10-29 9:03

Hi Sarju, spectacular archi capture here! Very sharp and colourfull. Love the distortion in combination with the strict grid of the glass facade.
I think this one works better then the WS from the idea that the projection that must be involved in a city that is loved to hate is nicely portrayed here.
Have a nice weekend!
Bert

banyanman (7739) 2005-10-29 10:18

These sorts of building reflection shots are not original Sarju, but this is definitely one of the better ones that I have seen. The distortions created on the individual window panes make this a very interesting composition to study. I don't know whether you have counted up the votes for the orignal versus the workshop yet, but you can add my vote for the original (although both are interesting). Cheers . . . David

ChristianS (2997) 2005-10-29 12:56

Hi Sarju, beautiful reflection and very artisitc, it looks like a painting with great colours and caontrast. Well seen and done!

Regards

UlfE (9260) 2005-10-29 14:26

Hi Sarju,

Really great reflections and a very unusual picture. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

Ulf

jafadabret (40651) 2005-10-30 15:07

Salut Sarju, Je préfère cette version c'est plus poétique. Nos cités modernes sont cubiques et rectilignes alors que là c'est presque le retour à la nature. La photo, comme l'art en général, est faite pour nous sortir de notre pesante réalité, non ?
Jacques

Photograph2u (604) 2005-10-30 17:39

Hello Sarju, this is beautiful! I really prefer this one to the other one in the ws. The reflections are great, so in the pov. Nice graphic photo.

Very well done, take care, Yan.
p.s. I'll be back in To on the 7th.

oochappan (22032) 2005-10-30 20:29

Very well framed comparing with the WS, gives indeed a remarkable reflection with good clear colors and sharpness, well captured Sarju.

lucbus (11) 2005-10-30 20:32

Hi Sarju,
What a great shot of Toronto. That's very original and you were able to get a great reflection. BTW I don't hate Toronto, I just prefer a lot Montreal :) LOL.
Have a Good day.
Luc

greg64g (11193) 2005-10-31 2:20

Hi sarju

Superb this picture,i prefer the workshop, the reflector working perfectly.
cheers
greg

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-10-31 13:07

Hi Sarju,
I like this on much better than the one in the Ws.Good capture with tight framing,the blurred reflection work very well here and the grey lamppost is a nice contrasting detail.
Greetings,
hermann

Roly (1960) 2005-10-31 19:24

Pretty good image. I'm not a big fan of these skyscraper reflections but the distortions caused by the slight glass curvature render this one quite outstanding. It reminds me of a water surface. Good story to go with it!

berseph (1758) 2005-11-01 1:01

I like the blurred look of this picture. I like the cropped image better. I think the one posted as the workshop is a little too busy. Nice color of the sky.

matri (621) 2005-11-02 6:03

namaste
ramro chu. ani tapai ni ta
very great photo from you . i like colors and line
matrideep

erdna (5360) 2005-11-02 15:31

I like this shot better than the Workshop. It is simpler and gives a nice graphical composition of shapes and forms reflected from other building. If you know how to do perspective corection on photoshop this could be made better by removing the vanishing point. Very well done.

Also, thank you for your visit and comments on my photo, "Yavapai Point".

Andre'

lestans (15550) 2005-11-03 11:09

Ciao Sarju!! I would prefer the WS if it would be taken straight in front of the camera! Anyway, it is a good idea and I like too to shot at similar views.
TFS Livia

Quentin (5278) 2005-11-04 0:01

Hi Sarju
Very good composition! The reflection of the city is really
beautiful. I like the workshop too but I prefer this one.
Cheers
Quentin

fabio_ts (13674) 2005-11-04 11:10

Hi Sarju,
a really well captured image and well cropped too ( also I like the complete version in WS ).. the distorted reflections are evocaive ad gives dinamysm to the buildings... beautiful work, compliments!!!

nice week end,
Fabio.

timleahy (2189) 2005-11-04 18:26

Wow - excellent image Sarju! I love the conflict between the geometric lines and squares and the curves of the reflections. Well taken.

...tim

Cliffy (590) 2005-11-06 11:15

Its just one of those shots that we would all love to takr but lack theis type of building in our neck of the woods.For me it is spot on with great exposure nice composition and the abstract effect from the ripplied glass is brilliant.

rowanb (864) 2005-11-07 7:44

hi sarju
cool reflection! very graphical. i like this one better than the wider, its a bit more abstract.
rowan =)

remcos (707) 2005-11-08 14:47

Hello Sarju,

It’s a nice picture it keeps you / me guessing what to see.
And I like this one then the workshop version.
Well seen and cropped.

Regards re[]v[]co

DLM (6447) 2005-11-09 17:36

Hi Sarju,I hope i am the one to give you the 100th point,amazing image well done my freind.
Dave.

feather (50560) 2005-11-21 7:16

I must have missed this one during my hard-drive disaster. I absolutely love it; it's so arty and abstract. The colours are so vibrant and the shine on the glass makes this a first class work. It's going in my favourites and I'll take you over the 100 mark.
Kath
PS for your survey count me as this one although the WS is good too.
K

xavshot (63345) 2005-11-21 13:19

Bonsoir,
très belle photo et très bonne composition. La lumière est excellente, les reflets aussi
Bravo
Xavier

apache (1426) 2005-11-22 3:01

Hi Sarju,
I think you did good by going for this shot and not the one in the WS. I feel the WS has a lot more unwanted details that is not supposed to be the focus here. I feel that would distract the viewer.
Nicely shot
Ranjith

isabela_sor (42757) 2005-12-03 15:09

Great graphics, beautiful this distortion on the reflection; I agree with Claire- "liquid buildings"!!
Regards,Isabela
Have a nice week-end

clic (4065) 2005-12-11 18:33

Bonjour Sarju
Salvator Dali would have love this picture !
Much inspiration, as usual.
Thanks.
Robert Deschênes

BlaiseCendrars (0) 2005-12-25 6:54

Hello Sarju! Merry Christmas to you!!!!
This is brilliant! Had van Gogh been living today it could just as well have been one of his paintings. This is artistry! Best regards my friend, Chris.

dada (1135) 2005-12-28 15:57

great composition, Sarju, very graphicall picture! congratulations! ... and a Happy New Year!:)

anca

faubry (32511) 2006-01-07 5:26

bonjour Sarju, très impressionnant, au début on se demande si on a pas trop bu!!!! mais superbes reflets et perspective, vraiment j 'aime beaucoup
merci
francine

sergio1 (12150) 2006-02-21 6:18

Hola Sarju
Interesante captura y muy buena idea. la reflexion esta genial y el tiro es muy agudo.
saludos y buen trabajo

aznegrao (10246) 2006-03-28 17:10

Excellent mosaic Sarju!!
Muito interessante a idéia com a luz natural, os espelhos, os reflexos. Resultando em uma imagem muito agradavel aos olhos.
Greetings.
aznegrao.

m_s_s (1649) 2006-05-03 9:22

Hello!
First of all I'd like to say that i prefer this image much more than the other one in workshop. I like your photo from 'city jungle', where in glass of one building we can see the other.
I like the disorted reflection in windows. Well done...
Good luck!

clarita (654) 2006-05-23 23:31

cool reflection shot.
very sharp and beautiful colours of blue...almost looks like a reflection in the water :)
thx for posting.
sorry i can't give you any props for this...i ran out.

leiju (1683) 2006-06-26 5:39

What a lovely modern painting of sorts :D
A lovely capture of the reflections that one can see in bigger towns nowadays :D
Great colors and great composition! Overall a wonderful picture!
TFS!
Julia

rmatthews (941) 2006-07-28 4:57

Very nice...the only thing that could have been better is if you had a small image of you in the mirrot taking the picture.

Very well done.

hains (4231) 2007-07-05 10:23

Very Good capture of glass geometry to reflet optical deformations