Vikram's Photoblog
Sin city
Posted by Vikram (Chandler, United States) on 30 April 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
This is not a special photo. I have never done this kind of a photo before, although I like others doing such photos. I mean this weird composition.
I don't know why/how, but everything in this image; all together seized my attention and I had to shoot this one.
Do comment on this photo! I will definitely take a note of your suggestions/critique for improvement. I'll be glad to ready and reply your comments! Thanks!!!
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Wonderfully done night shot of this billboard! i like the compo, makes my feel like I am traveling past the billboard.
30 Apr 2008 6:10am
@Stunner: Thanks for this comment pal! I really appreciate it :)
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
This is a great night shot! I loved the composition and color.
30 Apr 2008 6:11am
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Ana!
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
I kind of like the "weird composition". It does give an impression of driving by as Stunner said. And I like the colours.
30 Apr 2008 6:35am
@Margie: Thanks a ton for your comment :)
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot :)
Zorilla from Kew, United Kingdom
This is your first signage picture? You have now embarked on what I'm sure will be a life-long passion that borders on and crosses over to obsession... http://signs-of-life.aminus3.com/portfolio/
30 Apr 2008 9:27am
@Zorilla: Oh yes, as far as i remember this is the first such photo I ever took! Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your comment!
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Hello Vikram ! yes you're right this picture has something special and i like the different directions of cars movement and the dark shadow of tree cutting the publicity, town lights in the distance and two white columns in the right :finally it gives me a very good picture ,I like it ...( it's a long comment for me in english :sorry for the mistakes !!!)
30 Apr 2008 10:06am
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: I am so glad that you liked this image!!!You have described each and every thing about this Image that grabbed my attention. I really appreciate you taking efforts to give me such an inspiring comment! Thanks so much!
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Wonderful contrast of color, light and shadow...I love the beautiful pastel colors.
30 Apr 2008 11:16am
@Nina: Thanks! I wanted to have that washed out effect! Thanks once again for the being so keen!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
It's a very good photo; I like the dark/light contrasts and the sense of movement, and the slightly hidden written parts of the billboard, for mystery.
30 Apr 2008 3:05pm
@Viewfinder: Exactly! Thats one thing that I liked that how the written parts are slightly hidden. I really appreciate your comment!
shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Color is really impressive on this shot!It could be warmer I think by processing.Nonetheless it`s still great!I like the title too!
30 Apr 2008 4:51pm
@shahab: It was a bit more red. And that looked nice to me like that... But then I added a saturation layer to make it a little dull for washed out effect. Thanks a ton for the comment friend!
@Saeed: Thanks for the comment Saeed!
@Marie: Merci pour le commentaire Marie!
@Abhijeet: Thanks Abhijeet. I have also done some curve adjustment on this
Barbara from Florida, United States
I know exactly what you mean about how others capture images like this. I enjoy them too and feel you did very well on the composition here. It makes a statement, perfect title, excellent night shot.
1 May 2008 3:53am
@Barbara: You know! It really feels great to find people who understand exactly what you mean to say and have similar interests! Thanks a lot for the comment Barbara!!!
Rags from Plano, United States
This is what i like. taking pictures from the heart.
1 May 2008 4:03am
@Rags: After reading your comment, I realize now, why/how I wanted to shoot this. And also makes me realize that sometimes I get so much lost in the technicalities of photography that I get digressed from what I really want to do. This I my favorite comment! Thanks a ton man!!!
pierre from athis mons, France
Un cliché pris à la volée ? Ce sont souvent les meilleurs, comme celui-ci. L'instant fait toute l'inspiration, et l'on découvre d'autres éléments interessants de la photo plus tard, lorsqu'on la voit sur son écran. Comme ces voitures en mouvement, cette impression que le monde continue de tourner alors qu'il est figé pour cette femme piégée par l'affiche. Sympa
1 May 2008 8:39am
@pierre: Oui, je viens juste de marche environ sur une longue marche lorsque j'ai repéré. L'ensemble de la scène était telle que je n'ai pas pu résister à cette prise de vue moi-même. Et oui, après le retour à domicile quand j'ai vu cette photo, j'ai trouvé plus de sens dans les choses. Je suis heureux que vous manifesté leur intérêt pour cette image. J'aime comment vous avez mis la vie de cette femme ...
Merci beaucoup un ami!
@Elisa: Thanks Elisa :)
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
you got it right. It's a perfect night shot with great colors and rich tones. and composition is perfect.
2 May 2008 12:53am
