Photographer's Note
Some time ago under guidance of TE member Jerzy we had this little meeting in East Poland in the Podlaskie region east of Warsaw close to the border of Belarus. A highlight was too visit the Orthodox church in a little town (I do not remember the name of). They had an easter mess and finally made a procession by walking around their church 3-4 times before closing up the event. Impressive to see the blend of young and elder participants. And what a story they have, the Orthodox in Bialystok, as told here...
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Paolo
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(41258) 2007-06-13 11:02
Hi Jack, excellent one, with a wodnerful light and perfect b/w fir that type of picture that seems comin' out from a Life of the 50's!
excellent work.
thansk,ciao
ninaL
(21348) 2007-06-13 11:26
Ha !!!
When I saw this photograph in the galery, I wondered if there was Jerzy Bucki photo ;). So, you met Jerzy...
I like this photograph...Not easy to compose, I suppose...with the crowd and high elements. Best regards. Grazyna.
maltese
(22909) 2007-06-13 12:23
Hello Jack
Un trθs beau PP mettant bien en valeur cette procession, une belle lumiθre bien gιrιe pour donner beaucoup de force ΰ cette photo.
J'aime beaucoup!!
Amicalement
Hervι
nwoehnl
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(122) 2007-06-13 15:57
Good choice of b&w for this one, Jack, enhancing the somber mood of the procession, yet retaining the atmosphere as well as the interesting details. The work with the contrast/clarify is a little more than I would have done, casting an almost eerie glow on portions of the image. But overall certainly a worthy add to your Poland series.
Gustaw
(21670) 2007-06-13 16:42
Hi, friend!
Photo from Poland! Very nice. I like your composition with many people. Good idea. I like your B&W. Well done. I like faces of this people.
Marek
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2007-06-14 1:19
Hi Jack.
Jerzy...a big guy hahahahahahhaa. I met him in Varsaw and it was a lovely experience too!
About the picture, a nice B&W photo where the contrasts are good and you show us a reality in Poland: how religious they are.
Well done!
Rgs, Oscar
RGatward
(20108) 2007-06-14 1:51
Yes, certainly there seems to be a Jerzy influence here, and a very Jerzy subject. Nicely done, and good choice of B&W. You seem to pushed the contrast to the extent of losing some detail inthe very bright parts, is that delibereate, it works the extent giving the shot a suitable retro look.
papagolf21
(152605) 2007-06-14 4:35
Bonjour, mon ami Jack,
Vous avez su parfaitement tirer parti de cette procession religieuse. L'on sent bien ΰ travers cette prise de vue l'implication des fidθles.
Le noir et blanc est parfait pour donner plus d'impact ΰ cette procession.
Amitiιs.
Philippe
kittyhawk
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(1802) 2007-06-14 4:46
Hei Jack,
Interesting photo. The B&W is great for this image, and the contrast and detail are great. Very nice work. TFS.
Friendly,
- Halgeir
chc
(1468) 2007-06-14 6:39
Very impressive shot Jack. I like the composition that emphasizes well the idea of 'procession' and the post processing you did. Well done
christophe
richtersl
(3546) 2007-06-14 7:56
I like the contrasty black and white treatment you gave this photo. It adds a real timeless feel to the photo.
Angelillo
(9374) 2007-06-14 13:21
Hi Jack,
The b&W and the strong like are very interesting. It seems this shot very very old, and this feeling is emphasized by the scene, because there is nothing (signals, electrical tower...) from our century. It's beautiful the succession of icons and standards. And it's interesting too for the subjetc itself. Very nice shot, thanks.
Regards,
Angel.
Silvio1953
(220553) 2007-06-14 13:57
Hi Jack, splendid B&W with wonderful light, great composition with an interesting procession, very well done, ciao Silvio
rigoletto
(34279) 2007-06-14 15:13
Hello Mr. Johanson,
Very impressive mood in this B&W gem. I love its old look and the serious expression on the people's faces. Excellent sharp details, and a photo worth examining for minutes. TFS,
Deniz
polter
(7239) 2007-06-15 2:40
Hi Jack. Like your vision of the ceremony. With sharp contrasts it looks like out of some fifty years old paper reproduction. And as a matter of fact nothing changed during that period of time. Good point of view and splendid composition. And it's interesting to see an old business with new eye. Greetings T.
belido
(19934) 2007-06-15 8:14
Hi Jack,
I love those high contrast b&w compositions. This one tells what I am saying. That's why I may include it in my favorites. Great work!
Regards,
Carlos
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(34) 2007-06-15 15:37
salut jack
une photo rιtro de cette cιrιmonie en N&B, un cadrage bien vu, et un contraste trιs soutenu, beau travail
amitiιs
gilbert
Bluejeans
(64251) 2007-06-16 11:21
Ola Jack fantastica foto a preto e branco , bastante dramatica , gostei muito dos tons de preto e branco , muito boa a definiηγo , bom enquadramento da foto !!
Um abraηo Gonηalo
Bom fim de semana
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- Date Taken: 2006-04-23
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Τελετή
- Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AFS DX 18-70 ED
- Έκθεση: f/5.6, 1/125 δευτερόλεπτα
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Οδοιπορικό: Warsaw and Podlaskie
- Θέμα(τα): Podlasie 2006 Workshop [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-06-13 10:58
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