Photographer's Note
I am doing a short pause from Masada to bring you something fresh from the other day's shooting.
Saturday afternoon is a busy day at Tel Aviv's harbor - many families as well as youngsters swarm the compound, which sponsors a wide variety of restaurants and cafe, all sitting close to each other, packed to the ceiling with diners. Outside the weather gave us a break from the rain showers and many went out to breath some fresh sea air after a week of working...
Our winter is robust this year, but it looks like we are going toward the decline...in one month, maybe, we gonna already pack the heavy sweaters and say goodbye to winter 07...
PP: A little crop, B&W conversion via channel mixer, Levels, Local Contrast Enhancement (via USM) and sharpening...
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noahsark
(1092) 2007-02-07 15:59
Hi Chen,
silhouette of people looks very efective..I feel B&W is very efficient here.very good compo..
composition*****
subject*****
colors and light*****
sharpness*****
overall aesthetics*****
well done!
Mahmut K.
Miks
(1717) 2007-02-07 15:59
Fantastic light on this one Chen. I love the way the rays of light break down through the clouds. Good job capturing it. In general superb ob on exposition. Getting the silhouttes, the clouds, the rich texture on the water and the above-mentioned light properly exposed in the same frame must have been a challenge. But you pulled it of to perfection.
As for the composition, it is also very good. The family 'leaving the frame' add some dynamics to the scene. And the boat in the background provides soem balance to the image. Great work!
Best,
Mikkel
deblink
(2548) 2007-02-07 16:26
Hello Chen,
I like this shot and your choice of B&W. The sun's ray's look superb shining down onto the water. The yacht appeared at the right moment and its inclusion and the inclusion of the silhouetted people adds a great deal of appeal to the image. Very nice.
Cheers,
Debbie
pastadog
(13111) 2007-02-07 16:28
Hi Chen - what a great idea to make the conversion to B&W. The result is certainly original - and it does enhance your effective composition and the impact of those glorious sunrays. Excellent, Daniel.
michiels
(4170) 2007-02-07 16:28
hello Chen,
Great lightrays and silhouettes. I like the format of your photo. Gives it a special touch.
best regards, inn
vapours
(8264) 2007-02-07 16:34
Such a strong shot here Chen with that strong negative space at the bottom of the shot. You've managed to capture the sunrays well which can be sometimes hard to do.
parbo
(11092) 2007-02-07 17:00
Hi Chen,
Spectacular sun beams trough clouds are stunning in your photo. Splendid reflections on sea is creates visitors silhouettes that adds the life needed for your photo. Working B&W is adds great value. Congratulations.
Friendly Regards,
Ertugrul
delkoo
(68) 2007-02-07 17:18
hi chen
excellent b&w , i like silhouettes on the beach and rays of sun filtered by clouds as well as the visual link between boat and people walking .
regards
didier
toni_al
(15875) 2007-02-07 17:32
Salut Chen
J'aime beaucoup l'ambience dans cette image, et le contraste entre les ombres et la lumiθre, un beau N&B
Joli travail
Toni
ohe
(2334) 2007-02-07 17:34
Dear Chen,
Very nice shot!
Ray of lights are very well rendered. B&W works well on this shot.
Thanks for sharing,
- Olivier -
Clairedelune
(4923) 2007-02-07 18:33
Love it Chen! Simplicity of the lines, magic light, silhouettes perfectly placed (no overlap) and the sigle sailboat well placed in the frame also. Perfect composition.
Looking at it, I can feel the quietness, the peace. I am grateful for that...
Claire
andante
(7092) 2007-02-07 21:45
You're best to this moment!! Great composition, great balance, great luminosity. TO the favorites list!
asival
(5307) 2007-02-08 2:21
Hi Chen
Great moment and beautiful B&W ... I really like the sun beams coming through the clouds
TFS
Assi
SamB
(1948) 2007-02-08 17:07
Hello, Chen--
Very nice work here, The layers of tone and texture are nice--the flat back, the light waves on the gray sea, the crepuscular rays against a soft gray, and then the heavy clouds. i like how the rays lead from the boat to the family, silhouetted nicely against the sea.
Thanks!
saam
vagabondtravels
(6511) 2007-02-08 20:56
Hey Chen
Really nice b&w comp. Great tones and use of light. Well balanced and very sharp. Good work.
Ben
shirgold
(2485) 2007-02-09 8:15
Shalom Chen,
Excellent work on this one. I like the B&W, the silluhetes and the very visible sun rays.
Excellent framing as well.
Winter here is far from being over :-(
Dash , Shir
e30mike
(312) 2007-02-09 20:01
Amazing shot, love the composition. The subtle lighting from the clouds adds something special to this one. Keep up the great work!
sabyasachi1212
(19779) 2007-02-11 2:10
Hi Chen,
Excellent B&W composition. The silhouettes, the sunrays all working to perfection. Always a pleasure coming back to your gallery.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi
designsoul
(17843) 2007-02-17 15:51
Exquisite bw, Chen, the rays of the sun and the horizontal partitioning are spectacular, only to be topped off with that wonderful diagonal created between the sailboats and the people. A wonderful conversion to bw, beautiful, beautiful shot!
sasa
Furachan
(0) 2007-04-01 21:30
Shalom Chen,
A stunning shot, heavy with atmosphere and a sense of doom almost (perhaps because of your choice of tones...)The light shafts coming down diagonally on the strollers below is extarordinary, with a kind of Biblical quality.
All the best,
Francis
cessy
(13647) 2007-04-02 3:52
Hallo Chen
very nice BW picture
the ray of lights and the silhouttes are very nice
the boat is a plus also, made a balance composition
gary91
(15348) 2007-04-03 0:46
Hello Chen,
Going through your nice gallery, I discovered this image that I really love.
The silhouettes of the parents taking care of their children and the boat going away at the opposite can appeal for many symbolic explanations.
On top of this, the rays of the sun coming by transparency from the sky enhances the fantastic atmosphere of the scene.
Very good image indeed.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian
sadeik
(3282) 2007-04-13 11:22
Superb, and very good in b&w with excellant composition. Nthing wrong with this image at all
Simon
jcdurka1
(1950) 2007-04-19 6:16
Great result, first for the composition but especially for the B&W treatment. You've create a nice structure, sea boat and family walking, in which you add a deep and dark shadows that enhance this scene. Rays of light move your attention from people walking to the boat.
It's very well done.
Nice regards,
Jean-Claude
rushfan2112
(2965) 2007-05-27 10:54
Hi Chen. Lovely image. The tonal quality is extremely good and screams - quakity. I love the silhouetted figures and the boat - they balance very nicely. The rays coming through the clouds just make the perfect shot. Regards, Paul.
Benedict
(7076) 2008-02-28 20:59
hi chen,
amazing BW composition, BW tone choice is perfect.
the boat adds the bang and well managed lighting, the awe!
benedict
Photo Information
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Copyright: Chen Guttman (pilpel-adom)
(3018)
- Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2007-01-27
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Φύση, Μετακίνηση
- Camera: Canon EOS 20D, EF 135 f/2 L, B+W 72mm UV Haze 010 (MRC)
- Έκθεση: f/3.5, 1/4000 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Only B&W, YOUR FAVORITES, My choice, Favorites - landscapes 01, My favorite B&W, CLODO's SELECTION XII [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-02-07 15:46
- Αγαπημένα: 2 [view]