Photographer's Note
Almost every country that has traffic has stop signs, and they are almost always octagonal. When you get to this stop sign, turn left; my house is the third one on the right!
PP: I selected the sky and sign on different layers. I used AutoColor for the sky, which really increased the contrast and saturation, so I decreased saturation by 20%. I cloned a few flaws in the stop sign, then used Unsharp Mask at a very high pixel radius (about 200!), but a very low percentage (about 20%), which made the sign nice and vivid. Cropped and sharpened.
STOP! And enjoy the world around you! It's a beautiful day!
Here are the first 20 or so results from a Googlism search:
stop sign is not a solution to a speeding problem
stop sign is placed on the left side of the road
stop sign is appropriate
stop sign is not visible for a sufficient distance for motorists to respond
stop sign is the appropriate safety measure
stop sign is not appropriate
stop sign is an inconvenience to motorists
stop sign is a regulatory sign used to stop traffic
stop sign is usually posted six to 50 feet from the intersection
stop sign is up to standard
stop sign is made
stop sign is present at the entrance
stop sign is located on the way to the mikvah
stop sign is low maintenance
stop sign is clear and uncomplicated
stop sign is not considered to be a traffic calming device
stop sign is at the crossing of west mountain road
stop sign is placed either directly on the crossbuck or "on a separate pole next to it" he said
stop sign is encountered
stop sign is intended to assign right
stop sign is designed to meet the current specifications of the manual of uniform traffic control
stop sign is a recyclable
stop sign is obscured
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mlopes
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(494) 2005-06-25 13:00
Hi David, simple... graphical... colourfull... great note... this has everything to be a winner! and already is for me.
This is the proof that there's no need for amazing landscapes or sunsets... photography can be done everywhere... just watch for the street signs near you ;)
Nice PP work!
wilkinsonsg
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(8662) 2005-06-25 13:40
Very strong graphic image - the colours are very vibrant - great note too :)
dolin
(7369) 2005-06-25 14:18
Hi David.
A perfect note with a excellent composition
Really good shot with a perfect framing, POV, colors and sharpness.
Very graphic.
Thank's
Fred
papagolf21
(152605) 2005-06-25 14:50
Bonsoir David,
Une composition qui ne manque pas d'originalitι, c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire !
J'ai beaucoup aimι la note d'accompagnement et l'humour qui s'y glisse.
Graphisme rιussi avec des couleurs qui claquent.
Trθs bien vu.
Philippe
CliffW
(2381) 2005-06-25 15:33
What a conundrum. An infinite sky... everything is beyond this point. And the clearest, most universal message there is, telling us to stay right where we are. Undeniably a graphic composition and one that could be anywhere in the world.
Oh, I just realized. You now have titles "Stop!" and "Look!". I'm afraid it would just be wrong not to find a shot for "Listen!" at this point.
nwoehnl
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(122) 2005-06-25 15:41
Hi David. Creative shooting to create an artwork from a common daily item as a stop sign. Here's where your inclination for drama shines through, I guess - the angle is stupendous and the color contrast is great. I also like the hint of a reflection of the clouds in the area where the sign meets the sky.
Furachan
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(0) 2005-06-25 20:29
String and very effective graphism at work here David. I have never seen such a dramatic rendition of a STOP sign. Beautiful too, which doesn't hurts, And it's all capped off with first rate notes. Cheers, Francis
singuanti
(15250) 2005-06-25 22:19
Hi David. I just love the idea for this shot and you executed it wonderfully. Your POV brings all sorts of drama into the shot. I love how you've broken it down to just two or three basic colors. I'll keep an eye out for this stop sign the next time I'm in Utah! :) Fantastic shot David!
KevRyan
(22956) 2005-06-26 3:44
I hold back from putting images like this on TE at times because whenever I think about it a stop sign comes up in my head and I think about turning right into TL instead - BUT - I'm not that much into TL to be honest and when I see such fantastic images as this I'm encouraged to re-think my direction of travel - mostly I back up and go and get another pic instead.
The Google note cleverly brings out the world wide context/significance of this simple image in an equally semi-abstract way. Nice one David!
snuggleaphagus
(4146) 2005-06-26 22:33
Great way to turn the ordinary into an art form. The hint of cloud reflection on this is great and the actual sky is just lovely. Great colors realistic and so much fun.
greg64g
(11193) 2005-06-27 3:36
Hello David,
Very interesting picture, graphic, i like this one with red, it s quite the same on many countries, i am still intereted by your photoshop knowledge.
do you use sometimes the contrast mask method sometimes, it s look interesting ?
cheers
greg
dipak
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(257) 2005-06-27 11:07
I had to stop to your stop sign. It is a very nice composition. Your description regarding the composition of the photograph is useful to me. Thanks.
robiuk
(10807) 2005-06-27 18:10
Yes actually,
... especially if you look at a STOP sign from within your car - there's almost always the sky behind it!
(never thought of that before...)
Clever usage of close up to create this composition.
And another thing very interesting from graphical POV - have you noticed how you managed to create a simplified version of american flag with your compo and colours?!
Robi
Rockyboy
(20598) 2005-06-27 18:13
Also, 4 stop signs at the same crossing is impossible in Europe and it surprised me the first time I went there...
Anyway, your framing and your point of view are very well seen. Bravo!
clodreno
(0) 2005-06-28 2:32
an interesting framing and a great note..
i love the POV here..
Very nicely done David.
have a great summer..
bullybeef53
(3365) 2005-06-28 18:01
you certainly see common object is in a different light . We can all learn by studying your photographs.Jim
jrj
(34843) 2005-06-29 4:56
Very good photo work David, and I think the most creative shooting I ever saw of a stop sign ever. Yes, I like this one :)
sergecross
(3438) 2005-06-29 15:21
Hi David:
Great picture. Sharply taken and colorful.
congratulations!!
Sergio
sayzey
(2358) 2005-07-02 9:40
Well done very vivid photo and bright colours, extreme closeup!
Well done!
Galmeida
(12559) 2005-07-07 13:47
HI David,
HI and great "stop# note guidelines that are a must and the real fact resultin picture...., excelent point of view and zoom approach, like a partial close-up. A great view and also graphical, colorful, funny, interesting and creative picture.
Delicious!
Best to you.
Fernando
joseelias
(0) 2005-07-15 8:52
Are you applying to the traffic police? This is the second photo lately portraying road signs, so am I wrong that your intro photo will change for you in uniform soon? ;-)))
About you note, you made me confuse about this sign!!! I really don’t know what to think about it anymore, so I’ll just ignore it when I’m driving from now on. :-)
Very, very nice POV and framing, as well colors and sharpness. There seems to be some pixelization in the letters in the bottom right though.
If you like stop signs photo check out these two:
It's Coming
Crucero
bantonbuju
(51815) 2005-07-18 2:25
hi dave, this is such a clever picture! astonishing simplicity of the subject yet so creative approach to it! i love this photo, great one;
have a nice week, jerzy
ChrisJ
(171302) 2005-07-20 4:11
Hi David
I like the superb blue sky reflected in the red stop sign on the margins & mingling to give a purple hue. A stunning pov, with wonderfulsharpness color & lighting. The simple, but powerful composition, is perfect! Well done!
Didi
(61589) 2005-08-01 14:14
Bonjour David
J'espθre que vous n'allez pas stopper la publication de vos photos.
Une composition originale parfaitement cadrιe et le commentaire est trθs intιressant.
Hello David
I hope that you will not stop the publication of your photographs. A perfectly tallied original composition and the comment is very interesting.
vincent24
(9060) 2005-08-02 7:31
Hi david,
An original shot,for sure!a good framing with the big STOP like a shout in the sky,good idea well realized,
vincent
Fixfocus
(9385) 2005-08-06 12:45
Hi David,
A very artistic composition!
Colors and contrasts are great,and so is your
tight framing.A good idea-very well captured.
Have a nice weekend,
hermann
Stepan
(27210) 2005-09-04 4:03
A vertiginous pov making from a common universal symbol a very original one, without any artifice.
Well thought !
Stιphane
santhosh_ermal
(122) 2005-09-25 1:24
wow...i like this subject you chose..well done
very interesting note you provided...
thanks
santhosh
jdwyer264
(1084) 2006-11-23 16:14
Great shot, beautifully composed and contrasted.
Well done David.
Very clever note also, a good use of googlism.
I know this would kind of damage the usefulness of this important sign, but on this occasion I wish this sign was a bit more reflective to improve the reflection of the sky.
Have a good day.
TFS
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