Turn, turn, turn ..., a photo from Liege, Wallonia

Photographer's Note

The Big Wheel, during the "Foire de Liège", the big yearly fair that takes place on the main avenue in Liege every October.
I like those old merry-go-rounds and other games you have in such fairs. They have a nice '50s look.

Used a wide angle (24mm equivalent) and a long pose to catch the movement.

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kogawa (4742) 2004-06-06 9:29

Very interesting composition, which gives the viewer a kind of "vertigo-feeling".
The exposure is good, but I prefer longer exposure to emphasize the blurriness of the movement, to create even more vertigo.
Nevertheless I like the photo – god job!

PogoStick (510) 2004-06-06 16:41

I love this photo. The exposure is perfect. Not too much to blowout the bright lights. Good Job!

phi729 (2101) 2004-06-06 18:20

Superbe photo de nuit Philippe. Les couleurs sont vives, le rendu du détail (cheval, armatures) est excellent, le cadre est bien pensé (la présence des 2 personnes renforcent encore l'aspect "vivant" de la photo). Mais surtout j'adore l'effet de mouvement de la roue et le cheval qui se cabre : Cela rend cette photo pleine de force, de dynamisme!!
Je l'aurais peut-être aussi ajoutée dans les catégories "Vie quotidienne" et/ou "Moment décisif".

bertolucci (14052) 2004-06-06 18:46

I like the way you filled your frame with the nicely motion-blurred Ferris wheel very much. The two people looking it are a nice touch. Engaging picture!

rudymalou (800) 2004-06-07 3:17

I did the same picture during day time. Obviously, night shot was the good choice. Well choosen angle

jrenier (762) 2004-06-07 8:40

Superbe.
Tu as a peine posté qq photos, mais je les aime toutes bcp :)

lemon_logix (1054) 2004-06-12 1:02

wow. wow. i can feel the motion. Great angle. I have always wanted a shot like this. Good for you, this is well done.

oochappan (4880) 2004-07-25 12:38

This is perfect: very good colors , the movement of the lights (1sec) and the composotion towards the black sky are reinforcing the atmosphere. Thanks for sharing.

toto (0) 2006-11-21 13:28