bluechameleon
down the line
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 14 April 2009 in Cityscape & Urban.
"Every man has his own destiny; the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him."
-- Henry Miller
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Bill from United States
Another great monochrome from you, bluechameleon. I need to just stare at your portfolio for hours to grok what you're seeing: because I know that I can learn from you.
14 Apr 2009 5:10am
JamesC from portland, United States
Like how you place the building in the back and contrast the people on the jetty.
14 Apr 2009 5:29am
zahai from Berlin, Germany
beautifully done. i love the various appearance of lines in this image...the obvious one in the center, the buildings in the background, the boat driving past, the waves...
14 Apr 2009 5:46am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a beauty....love the waves rolling in!
14 Apr 2009 6:18am
wickedful from Vancouver, Canada
beautiful bw!! I love the lines, the contrasts, and the waves! so nice! Which beach is this? english bay or Kits?
14 Apr 2009 6:25am
@wickedful: Thank you :) Actually this is showing Ambleside in West Vancouver, but shot from the seawall.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Awesome work here blue! It takes courage to follow your own destiny! Few even recognize it when confronted.
14 Apr 2009 6:31am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
I like the contrast between the buildings and the people near the beach. Nicely captured and processed.
14 Apr 2009 6:48am
Krims@nline.be from Wemmel, Belgium
Awesome b&w, beautifull framed as usual ... well done!
14 Apr 2009 6:48am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
A superb composition! I like the light so selectively grazing a few buildings and the waves in the foreground languidly rolling in while woman on the left edge hurries to her rendezvous! Henry Miller was staple diet during my teens:)
14 Apr 2009 7:09am
Angel from Madrid, Spain
Impressive east game of planes and the detail of the figures is extraordinary
Greetings
14 Apr 2009 7:39am
Lunamania from Oakland, United States
Feels like people are foraging against the backdrop of a desolate cityscape--dark image is great.
14 Apr 2009 8:01am
Craig@Random Ramblings from Herts, United Kingdom
Why is it that one feels compelled to walk along such things (myself included)? They make for a good image anyway, I like the high contrast, super work.
14 Apr 2009 8:07am
Thomas from Bangalore, India
I like the way you have composed this image keeping the focus on the foreground action while still maintaining some part of the cityscape.
14 Apr 2009 9:17am
zOOm from Paris, France
Always this personal touch of yours ! Great shot again ! Are they fishing ?
14 Apr 2009 11:15am
@zOOm: Thank you Florence. No, I don't think they were fishing, it's not a usual spot for that. Just walking about perhaps...
Cheryl from Texas, United States
must've been a warm day in Vancouver! Awsome composition and processing. I love the silhouetts, they really add interest here.
14 Apr 2009 1:01pm
@Cheryl: No, it was cold and windy over the weekend but at least no rain on this day :) Thanks Cheryl.
Godo from Barcelona, Spain
Hi Blue,
Nice compo using the breakwater.
Interesting silhouettes.
Good B&W choice
Very well done
;o)
14 Apr 2009 1:42pm
Inés from Namur, Belgium
So cool, derrière la ligne un horizon, puis un autre et encore un autre ... quel beau message !
14 Apr 2009 1:50pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Excellent composition. I was wondering from the title if they were working or enjoying the day. Very nice work.
14 Apr 2009 2:24pm
dan from Paris, France
The impression to walk on the water is evident !
I like this contrast enter the fragility of the man in front of the unlimitedness of the city !
14 Apr 2009 2:36pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Wonderfully observed, Sharon
14 Apr 2009 2:50pm
Full Sprint from waterloo, Canada
Wonderful ! Love to see clear cityscape background ! Photos looks like sliced of cityscape and seascape ... Really great composition !
14 Apr 2009 2:55pm
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
What makes you a very good photographer, Sharon, is that not only your style is unique, but you always know what to shoot. You always take photos of the place where your processing would work the best. Great composition!
14 Apr 2009 2:55pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
A popular spot, maybe they are hand lining? best...jerry
14 Apr 2009 4:29pm
Marcie from United States
Nice pairing of the quote with this image. Really brings it to life!!
14 Apr 2009 4:38pm
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
A four part image, each having its own quality, very nicely offset by the rocks in the middle, what a great place to fish
14 Apr 2009 5:26pm
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
I wish I can be there because I am one of those who likes to discover what is up :) Seems like everyone is hard at finding something in the rocks... Nice (mysterious) shot.
14 Apr 2009 5:34pm
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
I love the contrast between the line of the town in the background and the line of wild world in the foreground, strong contrast and beautiful lighting !
14 Apr 2009 5:50pm
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
Another excellent seascape Silo it looks so peacful there :))
14 Apr 2009 6:02pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
This has definitely your signature. I could see many many photos here on A-3 but yours are unmistakable. Another superb work Sharon.
14 Apr 2009 6:04pm
dragos from Ploiesti, Romania
Beautiful scene. I like the way you captured and framed the buildings in the horizon. Well done. It's a great b/w photo!
14 Apr 2009 6:38pm
K.B.R from Switzerland
image and movement, these people seem to seek something. This black and white makes me remember the films of investigative journalism ... well that is what evokes for me this beautiful photography.
14 Apr 2009 7:03pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
You have here a wonderful seascape, with these silhouettes going back and forth. The contrast between the sea and them is cool, they belong to the sea ;
I regret the disturbing buildings behind, they make me come back on earth after dreaming ;)
Perhaps cutting them will enhance the scene, or you "want" us to come back on earth and it's another story...
14 Apr 2009 7:04pm
@Phototherapy: I have another version...without the buildings, perhaps I will post that one as well at some point, so you may continue dreaming... :)
k@ from Paris, France
Love the marriage of nature/sea and cityscape, creates something strange and original thanks to your close framing ~
14 Apr 2009 7:28pm
eva from Rouen, France
Mysterious contrast between the town and the sea, the figures and the rocks ... Strange... well done !
14 Apr 2009 7:47pm
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
Like the darkness in the tones, very soothing.
14 Apr 2009 8:48pm
Liang from San Francisco, United States
these people seem to be enjoying being there. and you sure seem to be enjoying taking this photo. very nice processing!
14 Apr 2009 8:58pm
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
Excellent composition, well spotted and captured, love the silhouettes.
14 Apr 2009 9:47pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
You've captured just the right amount of highlight to make this sing ... brilliant ... ron
14 Apr 2009 11:10pm
Charles from New York, United States
Wonderful composition with the spacing of the line of men. Great shot.
14 Apr 2009 11:39pm
Mike Paulison from United States
I'm going with Liang on this one. Your photos are what they are because in them you can see your enjoyment in taking them. Really nice!
15 Apr 2009 1:28am
grant from kansas city, United States
what a strange setting - the seeming wilderness of rocks and water against the city. excellent image.
15 Apr 2009 1:31am
Ajay from Pune, India
I feel the touch of Noir genre movies in your shots. That's one of my favorite genres.
15 Apr 2009 1:34am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Beautiful; that's a very cool line across the frame.
15 Apr 2009 2:47am
One from Açores, Portugal
Outstanding ! Wonderful composition, contrast really good !
15 Apr 2009 4:39am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Wonderful mood in this group of photos! I love this processing and the B&W - great shot!
15 Apr 2009 4:48am
Dustin W. Fletcher from Dallas, United States
Very bold composing this so that the jetty bisects the frame. It's unconventional being "top heavy", too. Like it.
17 Apr 2009 2:13am
Stephane Themeze from Maryland, United States
This one is quite surreal. You'd think that people would be in the city! But I do understand the escape walking a thin line...
25 Aug 2009 2:23am
Nikon D70
1/750 second
F/6.7
ISO 200
200 mm