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photographer123 (6248) [2020-01-13 9:28] [+]
1972!!!!
wooow!!!
How do you preserved this negative/transparency?

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2017-07-19 10:33]
Antoine d agata

Angshu (56760) [2016-10-09 6:19]
Hello Mariusz
Interesting beast with the colour of her dress matching the red roofs of Sveti Stefan. I don't think she's much bothered to have her picture in your camera sensor as well...
Like the curve of the sea line...draws our eyes into the Sveti Stefan
Best,
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2016-10-09 6:16]
Dear Malgo
Great POV from the tower giving a real bird's eye view of this beautiful city. I remember they allowed to get up the Bell tower of the cathedral as well from where you can get a fine view of the square
Lovely shot & hope you are doing great!
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2016-09-07 9:15]
Hello Mariusz
Actually we used a car to get up here...and its indeed a fascinating view from here. We stayed here past sunset savouring the beauty of the walled city light up.
This is a wonderful picture of the polygonal (loosely) structure of Dubrovnik
Best Regards
Angshu

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-22 13:03]
Would have preferred this anywhere around the frame, centre not working for me, but to catch beautiful girl in hijab without intruding into her physical space is a job well done..you have managed to remain invisible in this one too..

its all about arranging the elements in the rectangle - sergio larrain.

:)

sayeed

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-22 13:01]
i thought this was the cliched concept of partial desat, and i am so so happy it is not. a similar mood, i love the presence of the man with the his shirt open, probably to beat the heat. this could very well be the scene of an old chinese movie. love the red in there, the communist red, is it ? ;)

nice to see you bro...

sayeed

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-22 12:58]
Hey Benny, well i have just put in 16 hours of work at the bank, and i remember not acknowledging this photo and another of a similar kind few days back, well here i am, absolutetd delighted to see it again, the faces at the opposite corners, with the soft disappearing tones, what a story this is building up to be..

always happy to see an ol' mate..

hugs
sayeed

Angshu (56760) [2016-08-14 22:51]
Hello Mariusz
Picture perfect postcard from Budva...No picture of Budva cannot be complete without this statue...Nice pastel hues in the BG.
I honestly didn't like this place so much with the uninhabited 'development' and rampant encroachments onto the beach. The place smells money
Best Regards
Angshu

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-01 3:04]
A visit to northern iraq in 2014, there has to be purpose and strong faith, an open-mindedness, values and respect, qualities that i see you possess, and i don't know you enough. if you travelled for work or as a personal journey to understand the plight of a nation which has lost so much. to see, believe, connect and photograph, i think the series is a gem. the boys represent the two sides of a country still struggling from the after effects of a "war", decades of persecution. while one is still cynical, skeptical about your presence, chooses to hide his identity, chooses not to open up, i think it speaks more about his mind than his body language. The other is the optimistic one, with a faint smile, unsure but still holding onto faith. is that a rosary between his palms ? he wants to be the child who grows up normally, to ride, to swim and play, have a future, a life worth living.

this is such an important photo given the context and condition of a country ravaged by decades of war. your gallery chooses to show smiling faces of families and people and landscape. a breath of fresh air. The only time i get to see photos from iraq is through the work of photojournalists and freelance workers. They are addicted to showing hopelessness, loss, despair, the dark side with no future.

Respect, admiration Kasia.

sayeed

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-01 2:36]
This is on my wish list, i don't know when or how, travelling from india to iceland is a big deal with a full time job..your photo is a strong invitation !

aren't there pink hues too ?


sayeed

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-01 2:34]
it is simplistic, minimal, beautiful poise of the woman, though i would prefer her to be a part of the bigger scene, maybe a wider shot, place her elsewhere in the frame, maybe entering the frame ? its all about arranging the rectangle, woos..i remember quotes from sergio larrain....

good week kasia

sayeed

sayeed_rahman (6461) [2016-08-01 2:32]
Hello Globe trotter, well first of all how come you have not visited india by now ? :)

you should have a fantastic time here and since photography is your forte i would suggest you travel asap. you will embark on a journey like no other.

well about these gimmicks that the locals are unto is just to make some extra pocket money, they don't usually expect but the sight to a western tourist could mean some handy cash, i was on one the basket boats in the coconut farms in Hoi An, central vietnam and the fisherman spun the basket around with quite incredible speed, like a top, like one of those theme park rides when you small, right? but it was all cool, he enjoyed it as much as i did. there was no signal, or suggestion that he wanted to be tipped at the end of it. but honestly, some damage is done, and i speak for myself and from what i have observed india. some foreign tourist who aspire to make photos end up paying the locals only for photographs ! to me, its not good taste, if you have to, you could just buy something on their behalf etc. what happens eventually, they expect it from every tourist who would want to make some candid photos too. They get aggressive, see it as a breach of private space or a dent in their business. Photography is not about that really. I think if you could smile and have a small conversation and exchange ideas, money is the last thing on their minds.

but these little gimmicks make your trip, tips aside. i like the photo and fact that you opted for a fast shutter to make the silhouettes stand out.

cheers
sayeed

Angshu (56760) [2016-07-13 6:21]
Hello Mariusz
Not the typical Dubnovnik postcard..eh?
Nice high POV from where the lit up bell towers and the dome contrast well with the semi-darkness. Awesome exposure
Postcard-istically speaking, this picture could be from any where in Europe...it does not have the Dubrovnik stamp on it
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2016-07-13 6:00]
Hello Mariusz
I think the mountains create a fine backdrop for the famous bridge & the minaret. Fine blue hour shot. Apart from the above, its interesting to see specks of light in the lower slope of the hill behind. Good exposure & work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2016-07-13 5:57]
Hello Mariusz
I am breaking my TE silence to applaud your latest posts.
I love this long view of promenade..indeed one of the main attractions of this small town. We can see the bridge which we used to go to the other island & on the left the old town. Actually we never got up this castle & hence missed this awesome view. Crisp & crystal clear which is the Mariusz trademark!
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2015-11-26 8:42]
Bonjour Denis
Magnificent picture with superb lights! I liked the perspective with the fence & the shadow.
Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2015-11-20 1:31]
Dear Benny
Indeed the architecture is very Tibetan...small windows, thick walls & the quadrilateral shapes design around the windows. The close framing works well...the golden prayer wheel on the roof is a strong focus grabber
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2015-11-20 1:27]
Bonjour Serge
What a nice road to jog...the autumnal tones and the blue sky creates a picturesque setting...nice capture
Best Regards
Angshu

Angshu (56760) [2015-11-20 1:23]
Hello Pierre
The water in the FG adds another dimension to this shot. Good symmetrical farming of the nice basilica
Regards
Angshu