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snunney (130967) 2012-01-27 3:42

Hello Andrew,
You low vantage point offers the perfect point of view. I like the presence of the two ladies walking toward us and that dramatic cloud filled sky. Colours and detail are both excellent. Funny and apt title as well.

SNOOP_Chan (4377) 2012-01-27 4:25

Hello Andrew, nice photo here. Very good perspective on the town. Great sky.
Regards!

LOOOK13 (19046) 2012-01-27 5:13

Salut Andrew.
Very good capture with an excellent result.
Spectacular cloudy sky, and very nice P O V.
I like very much.
Great cheer.

federico (6109) 2012-01-27 6:52

hello andrew, good shot here, very well composed with the line of bridge going from left to right and the 2 subjects capturing the view
well done
fred

golus (2893) 2012-01-27 9:06

Hi Andrew,

This is a marvellous shot. Your low level POV is a highly intelligent pick and it is so vigorous to show the finest details of the extraordinary sky. A real feast for the eyes. I presume B&W would also be a fine alternative. Many thanks for sharing. Best Wishes,

Suleyman

Gigidusud (21679) 2012-01-27 12:27

Hello Andrew,
Beautiful shot with a fantastic sky,i like it!
Best regards.
Ghislaine

macjake (98256) 2012-01-27 12:47

Hi Andrew
interesting write up in your note.
as a lover and architecture photography and cityscapes/views, this one captures my attention immediately.
the only thing i would change about the photo is a slight movement to the right- therefore the small vertical black post would not be blocking the buildings in the bg, it would be placed beside the buildings.
but then again, i'm not there with you, so i don't know what the set is like in real life - perhaps you couldn't move over more.

For myself and others who have not been to this city, its a wonderful shot, as we see the layout and how the city presents itself. As for the construction, i guess its a personal preference thing - i really like the look of the buildings. I can see dozens of architecture abstract shots already in my head, guess its just how you view it and what inspires us individually.

the clouds offer a great backdrop, without them alot would be lost. the woman on the left, her colorful attire adds something too - and to be honest, I think the buildings look prettier than the dress! The woman on the right looks smart and casual.

all in all, a great photo, i've enjoyed picking it apart, hope you don't mind :)
Cheers
craig

P-S-I-G (25536) 2012-01-28 2:43

Hello Andrew,
A very good one. I like the exposure very much. Excellent POV chosen. Good scene taken.
Best regards,
Fabrice

tyro (30513) 2012-01-28 8:39

Hello Andrew,

A very fine picture and beautifully composed. Interesting note too.

The strong line of the walkway is a powerful compositional feature as also are the two ladies progressing along it: it gives a sense of perspective and also carries the eye to the distant tall buildings. The bright red building at left is a strong anchor in the composition and holds the whole picture together.

Perfect exposure, stunning colours, a wonderful sky (no doubt aided by your use of a polariser) and, as always, exquisite sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

jhm (211734) 2012-01-29 2:45

Hello Andrew,

You chose a very nice title for your picture, indeed the background is exactly a Lego-land.
The ladies in foreground are the real eye catchers on these picture.
Good captured place and scenery.
Soft colors and perfect sharpness and clarity.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

vasilpro (41801) 2012-01-30 11:37

Hello Andrew,
Wonderful composition with a beautiful sky, excellent low POV, lovely light and colors, very good clarity, sharpness and contrast, TfS!
Warm regards, Vasilis.

bayno (18348) 2012-02-01 15:08

Hi Andrew,
beautiful title for this post, I really like the low POV (almost underground), the scene is beautiful with these two fascinating women who walk and the background of this modern city of skyscrapers that I do not know, very nice sky and deep the red building contrasts well with the gray, I enjoyed doing a WAS I hope you do not mind,
regards, Valter

mauro61 (53411) 2012-02-02 15:08

ciiao Andrew,
il POV dal basso rende molto veritiero il titolo con le donne che attraversano la scena e i grandi palazzi che diventano piccoli alle loro spalle.
Buona idea ben realizzata,
saluti
maurizio

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-02-03 22:25

Hello Andrew - There are so many pluses in this shot I am unsure where to start. Your POV is good and emphasises the strolling women very well, the rest of the shot hangs perfectly around them. What is very striking is the light and contrast, the reds leap out but don't dominate, the sky is extremely well managed, dramatic but again does not dominate. All in all a very well balanced and super work. Regarding the WS... for me this shot is far stronger. Best regards Rosemary

holmertz (101880) 2012-02-07 2:20

Hello Andrew,
The low angle gives great prominence to the vertical features of high-rise buildings and people. The interestingly shaped clouds provide a good background. The red building may not be very pretty but certainly adds a splash of bright colour.
Regards,
Gert

annjackman (23019) 2012-02-10 23:48

Hello Andrew.
Trying to catch up with my lost critiques so I hope that you don't mind me being brief. A really super picture. The POV and red colour make an unusual and excellent cityscape.
Regards, Ann

jimkil (1706) 2012-02-11 23:25

Hell Andrew
I must get over to Melbourne soon, I would not mind living here for a year also, Oz has some great cities IMO. You have conveyed the building as small very well against he human element. The red building is eye-catching as is the stunning cloud formations. I personally would prefer the other lady not looking at the lens but what can you do ;-)
Well done
Jim

jadesgran (5433) 2012-02-17 5:20

Hi Andrew
When Les and I were in Melbourne we had a tour of the `Polly Woodside`. We found it fasinating.
Also had a meal in the Crown Casino.
Your indepth note brought back many happy memories. T.F.S.
Best Wishes
Gladys.

Waylim (25436) 2012-02-18 17:39

Hi Andrew,

Very nice shot here. I really like the low POV, you are actually lower than the ladies walking on the wharf which is kind of a unique perspective. It feels like I'm a little bird or animal on the ground, looking up at the big world, which make it special and I like that. The dramatic sky with beautiful and interesting shape cloud is really a nice bonus.

The only minor nit picking/or just simply my preference is: the red of the building is over power the rest of image. It is the only major warm color, and it draws way to much attention to it, while the rest of the image is fairly soft and subdue in more neutral colors, more natural and soothing to the eye. I would almost wanted to desaturate the red to balance it better with the rest of the image. Which lead me to critique the WS. What is the purpose in that? I know it is a neat visual effect, but on this image, it is so not appropriate, especially when the building is completely off to the side and the main part of the composition. I think it is already kind of distracting to begin with. I guess that is a matter of preferences :) which we are entitled.

Way

Vasa (515) 2012-02-24 3:09

Hello Andrew,

Belle idee et tres belle realisation, my friend. Maybe, you are late two steps of ladies to have them on the right part of picture. Because all concentration is on two girls. Superb atmosphere. Two points for Melbourne. Warm regards, and thank you for your note.

Branko

claudeD (47754) 2012-03-03 7:34

Hello Andrew,

very fine picture with a good composition and from a well choosen low pov.I like your title very much.Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

Angshu (56760) 2012-05-10 22:09

Hello Andrew
Nice scene from the wharf...the red building in the BG is an eye catcher. The clouds help create a dramatic sky in the otherwise quite staidt BG. The two ladies walking past across the diagonal of the bridge is of course the pivot of this composition
Best Regards
Angshu

Hansaphotos (11381) 2012-07-08 6:29

Hello Andrew

A wonderful urban scene, very well captured with the red building as a real eye-catcher. A very nice sky that has a great visual impact on the scene. Great work:) TFS. Enjoy your Sunday.

Best regards, Erling