Photographer's Note
Sampa: Fragmented view
We’re a week in Sampa now and have seen astonishingly much of the city, expertly guided by Isabel. What a lovely time we’re having!
Although Sampa has some European aspects we have just began to really grasp the dynamics of this giant network city…. Its precarious balance between wealth and poverty, the way it grows and differentiates and attains a level of integration etc. Looking at my F30 pics from yesterday I decided to post this one. Since I was obviously attracted by the graphic appeal but also ‘cause of the symbolism.
It was shot from the 32th story of the 70 years old Banespa building in downtown Sao Paulo while switching elevators.
Tonight we will be shooting the carnival on the Sambodromo and tomorrow we three will be off to the coast of Bahia!
I'll be slow commenting on your work my friends, but I'll catch up with you later!
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BenKovski
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(1077) 2007-02-17 16:33
Hi Bert
What can I say ... good idea, very well done. Interesting object, good sharpness, no distortion. Reasonable note too, TFS
Ben
alvaraalto
(42346) 2007-02-17 16:44
Hallo Bert,
Een echte onvervalste Bertolucci uit Sao Paulo. Wat heb je nog meer nodig voor een prettige zaterdagavond.
Zeer originele POV. Doe je best op het carneval. Ik heb hoge verwachtingen van je.
groet Rob
jean11-3
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(2799) 2007-02-17 17:17
Brilliant capture Bert.Good sharpness,f/g and b/g.It really is a fragmented view and it works so well.TFS, regards Jean.
leonorkuhn
(16237) 2007-02-17 18:13
Hi Bert
Very creative composition. Portions represent the totality. Good framing, colors and light.
Greetings
Leonor
pedrocarmo
(1295) 2007-02-17 18:38
Interesting POV and DOF.
I Like the phocus in the city buildings
Well Done
TravelerNL
(3011) 2007-02-17 18:59
Hallo Bert,
Erg originele foto en ook een goede DOF naar het straatniveau.
Groet,
Harko
syd1946
(1167) 2007-02-17 19:27
Whats thie Bert?This is great composition.Of course I am not surprised that you take this shot,but it is very interesting!Super rare finding and excellent work.I am sure you enjoy the Carnival in Brazil!
My wishes to you,
Thomas
lucas_bsalles
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(520) 2007-02-17 21:42
Hi Bert
This is very interesting and original. And even though the city is not very much shown in here, it captures very well Sao Paulo΄s spirit. Nice job!
Regards,
Lucas
Galeota
(10352) 2007-02-18 2:10
Hello Bert, didn't get it when I first read Sampa and only fully understood after reading your note and seing the other photographs in the theme. Original and graphical way to let us glance at the city, letting our imagination do all the work behind. Have a great journey there.
carper
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(96) 2007-02-18 2:26
zo al weer een week daar Bert.
Ja ik geloof wel dat het er mooi is. Zo anders dan hier, andere dingen, mensen en levenswijze. schitterende foto Bert, uitstekende kwaliteit, mooi lijnenspel en prachtige doorkijk.
groet Jaap
tjanze
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(5674) 2007-02-18 3:39
Hi Bert!
Very original idea.You show enough on all levels.Great sharpness in fron and back.Bravo!
Regards!
MiguelP
(14470) 2007-02-18 5:36
Hola Bert: How is your Brazilian? If you learn portuguesse your are near to speak spanish... I love this composition, and I dont know I found it quite Brazilian so used to the Le Corbussier mood that is so usual in the main spots of this country. Enjoy your time there! Take care.
brevbrev14
(140) 2007-02-18 6:13
Hi Bert, great graphic image!
and wonderful idea!
i like a lot the result and the game of the lines!
beautiful work!
ciao!
Valeria
Angelillo
(9374) 2007-02-18 12:14
Hi Bert,
It's really interesting the way which this glass hide and reveal the background, as a stunning and dynamic frame. Very graphical shot, and at the same time so irregular... Congratulations, and best wishes,
Angel.
nwoehnl
(122) 2007-02-18 12:38
Excellent shot, Bert, you managed to seamlessly apply your Bertolucci approach to the new surroundings in Sao Paolo. Good graphical setting provided by the rhythmic pattern of glass tiles, and nice effect with the see-through details on the tilted open windows. I hope the Brazil trip is going well, say hello to Isabel and the others :-). Greetings from Amsterdam (arrived at Schiphol from Tokyo and am waiting for the return flight to Stuttgart).
michiels
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(4170) 2007-02-18 12:49
hallo Bert,
Geweldig goed idee, prachtige compositie en uitvoering. Een juweeltje !!
groeten, inn
designsoul
(17843) 2007-02-18 20:01
SUPERB work, Bert, this type of graphism is just taking my breath away... very inventive and creative, with superb exposure that allows clarity both in and outside.
Bravo,
sasa
PS Back with a big smile later, am out...
UlfE
(14641) 2007-02-19 14:21
Hi Bert,
Wow what a fantastic shot. Really well done and creative. I am really impressed that both the windows and the city seen throuh the openings are very sharp. I love it.
Cheers,
Ulf
abulafia
(4900) 2007-02-19 14:29
Hi Bert
What an amazing idea, it looks absolute intriguing.
Nice one
Harry
john_c
(24666) 2007-02-19 21:06
Hi Bert.
Your artistic eye really made something of this elevator view. On first glance I thought the buildings were toy models perched on shelves in an art museum. Superb lines and graphism, and what an amazing perspective. Very fine work, Bert. Its a keeper.
John
Xalkida
(11744) 2007-02-20 17:26
Hi Bert
Very fine and inspired shot! Great geometrical elements. Fine idea. I hope to have fun and good time at Brazil.
Mpampis
ppmiranda
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(373) 2007-02-21 13:03
Bert,
Fiz um workshop, espero que goste.
Paula
Tue
(82326) 2007-02-22 8:59
Hej Bert,
Wat een prachtige foto! Het geribbelde glas zorgt voor een geweldig effect en de schuinstaande delen maken het nog beter. Vooral doordat we zo ook enkele delen van de stad kunnen zien. Echt erg goed werk en goed gezien ook!
Groeten,
Lars
MIG13
(0) 2007-02-22 11:22
Hi, Bert! An original and nice capture, showing Sγo Paulo in a graphical pattern! Well done! TFS! Best regards! Miguel.
vascao
(192) 2007-02-22 18:21
Hi, Bert.
Only you to make art with a glass window like this, very banal and commonplace in Brazil. The outcome is quite surprising and unique, as usual with you.
Regards and have a nice stay at Bahia.
Regards.
Sergio
jhm
(203103) 2007-02-27 6:19
Hallo Bert,
Deze had ik niet gezien, nu ik was op zoek naar u en zag dat u reeds dagen geleden iets gepost had, en wel een zeer spectaulaire foto, maar dit is een van uw specialiteiten, en u doet dit goed! Mooi gedaan!
Groeten uit een regenachtig Vlaanderen,
John
mopinia
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(153) 2007-02-27 14:09 [Comment]
Isabelle
(9046) 2007-03-01 19:03
muito linda, Bert.
Few people had the sensibility to see and to show Sγo Paulo this way.
hope everything is fine with you and W.
Heading to Marajσ tomorrow ;)
RGatward
(20086) 2007-03-02 11:48
Hi Bert well your trip sounds just great, just wish it had been at a less busy time for me. This is a very clever graphic shot, well seen and executed.
Stepan
(27210) 2007-03-05 14:37
Wow !! A great visual compo, with an original and strong impact. That's simple stuff, but you made a great shot of it. I call that inspiration. Well done.
Stιphane
maphoto
(8082) 2007-03-07 20:40
This is a creative shot Bert, very interesting graphically and well framed, continue your good work !
t0mmm1
(5442) 2007-03-08 15:47
Wow, this is wonderful! It goes directly into my favourites! TFS!
Tomi
everlasting
(17692) 2007-03-23 17:14
From Rotterdam to Sao Paulo your keen eye seeks out the graphism in a situation. Great effect of the ribbled glass and a sneak preview into the streets below. Very nicely exposed.
Yffic
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(6106) 2007-04-10 12:56
Hi Bert.
A real great idea and a superb realisation.
Idea is simply genious !!! I really like it.
Well done.
Regards.
Yves
belido
(19934) 2007-05-01 10:50
Olα Bertolucci,
muito bela essa composiηγo. Os fragmentos da cidade atravιs dessa janela. Certamente nos propicia uma vasta imaginaηγo. Ι o tipo de foto que dispensa qualquer apresentaηγo ou explicaηγo. Aprecie e pense. Parabιns!
Abraηo,
Carlos
Hanssie
(11022) 2007-07-02 4:52
Je moet het maar zien en doe je hier weer, heel erg mooi gevonden, heel origineel uitzicht ! ! !
smarcell
(19965) 2007-09-28 7:12
You had a great idea. Something which many people happen to see and none of them would turn it into a beautiful picture.
I like thse kind of pictures: the normal objects which become some real piece of art.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Bert Hoetmer (bertolucci)
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(14052) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2007-02-16
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Fuji FinePix F30, Fujinon 36-108mm/2.8-5.0 int, Olympus xD H 1 GB
- Έκθεση: f/7.0, 1/250 δευτερόλεπτα
- Map: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Οδοιπορικό: Brazil 2007
- Θέμα(τα): Sampa & Bahia - I,W+B in Brazil [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-02-17 16:20
- Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]
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