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Window of Jesselton Hotel


Window of Jesselton Hotel
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Copyright: Terry Sidion (boomcat) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1781 W: 40 N: 2455] (10166)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-25
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 2.8-5.2/6.3-18.9
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/20 "Windows,window" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-19 7:56
Viewed: 259
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear Friends,

im so glad tl can be opened again.. huhu.. i was in the middle of commenting Tricia picture this afternoon when tl disappeared :D

this is my contribution for this week theme.. thanks Smurfie for the fun again.. :) this is the windows of Jesselton Hotel of Gaya Street.. i changed it into sepia because i think it look better.. the original is in WS.. which do you guys prefer? :) i only do a little bit cropped trying to balance the space near the windows but still it look like that.. hmm.. tilted?

A bit about Jesselton Hotel..

The Jesselton Hotel, located in the historic heart of Kota Kinabalu, promises a unique experience. The hotel maintains a small, personal boutique hotel and since opening its doors in 1954 its had a major refurbishment and an additional floor was added to this 2 storey building.

The Jesselton Hotel retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel. An ideal location in the heart of the banking and financial centre of Kota Kinabalu.

As soon as guests are escorted by the doorman into the marble-floored lobby of the hotel, they begin to experience the special ambience. Elegant yet comfortable, in the style of a refined English Country house.

This hotel has played host to Pope Paul 2 and Muhammad Ali in the earlier years. Lady Mountbatten even dined here.

thanks for looking.. hope you like it..

cheers, terry


"The most interesting thing was looking out the window and taking photographs of different places on Earth." - Leroy Chiao
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bah, kalau ko tanya sama sa, mestilah sa suka warna yang ori pasal ari-ari limpas & tingu ini hotel ba.

tapi dlm sephia kira ok lah jugak, sekali-sekala mau kelainan, bah, kan

i like this boutique hotel. about a week ago they changed all furniture in every room. used to frequent dining at the restaurant down there...Wishbone. now the eatery has changed name, menu & concept....:(

TFS, Nong
Regards
Agoes

Hi Nong,
Dua-dua isy'syantik. Masing-masing ada kecantikan dia. Kalau bukan pasal itu Ninja King, ini gambar kompom klasik. Cantik la buat architecture dalam sepia. Yang kaler pun cantik juga... kaler dia nampak asli, orijinol. Kalau mesti undi juga, er... sya pilih yang sepia.

Ngam sama theme, memang banyak jondila dalam ni gambar.

Sukuuuur, TL yang bikin panik sya tadi sudah sembuh...
adhan.

Terry Hi;
Very beautiful theme presention. You have composed the image very well.
Congraulations
Larry
USA
TFS!

HI Boom,
Wah..bukan main panjang ko punya note ni boom,pandai lah ko cari bahan rujukan..kalau aku mati dah akal aku...hehe

So ini pic..ok jua ni Boom,bagus penampilan pic ko ni dengan pp treatment yang membayangkan klasik look.Sapia tone memeang jadi kegemaran photographer.Aku setuju dengan pic ko ni untuk tema mingguan.Great done my dear.

CM

Hi Terry,
Thsi is afine "aed" image. The soft sepia tone works perfect here. A fine composition, the part of the tree in the right hand upper corner creates a nice ballance. Well presented in the tiny white frame.
Hans

Hi Teryy
Beautiful frame and sepia composition..
Beautiful work for the friday window theme.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings from Olympos-Antalia

H.Ayhan

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 780 W: 0 N: 1191] (4966)
  • [2008-06-19 11:43]

HI Terry
This architecture looks rigorous, strong and elegant.
The mono giving it that look of the 40s
Nice shot
Dot

Hi Teryy,
Very beautiful architectural view.Great contribution to the theme.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hello Terry!
Good contribution to the theme! Nice sepia tones! Beautiful details and contrast! Lovely places!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

I think any older building deserves either black and white or sepia Terry. Well composed and converted with good tones and texttures...and lots of windows.
David

Hello Terry

A lovely street corner shot here, well balanced and sharp with good detail and a nice POV, Really excellent choice with the sepia here I think its works perfectly.

TFS and for joining in the theme

regards Helen

Hello Terry. Beautiful sepia and superb contribution to the theme. Nice perspective in pleasant lighting. I like it and thanks for sharing. Regards. Jusni

Hello Dear Terry
Very Beautiful windows indeed.
Actually the entire structure is beautiful.
Seen from an excellent perspective.
The sepia tone does wonders to it
Super Shot
tfs

Very nice posting here Terry! Excellent work, nice details, really smooth tones and a great posting for the theme!
B-)
Linda

hello Terry
how are you?
Elegant, three dimensional shot
nice placement, angle of the photograph
i like the sepia tone
dimensions gives a good depth of filed
nice post for the theme friend.
God bless you

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Terry,
beautiful choice for the theme,
superb compo and persentation,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

Hi Terry,
Congratulations...
Good choice of sepia tones.
A perfect shot
TFS
Selahattin E

Nice write up Terry. Beautiful image.
Dennis

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1567 W: 118 N: 3550] (14211)
  • [2008-06-20 5:33]

Hello Terry
Lots of different windows you have captured.. I love the PP work you have applied.. give the photo an ageless effect


tricia

Hello Terry,
Good choice of sepia.
The details are good.
Well composed shot. TFS
Vandana

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5077 W: 178 N: 5961] (31727)
  • [2008-06-20 6:20]

Hello Terry


Beautiful look of this architecture of the hotel!
I like the color, a very nostalgic color!
superb compo and persentation,
welldone.
Congratulations my friend....

Sérgio
:)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2046 W: 135 N: 3062] (16547)
  • [2008-06-20 18:47]

Salam...

are we back to future now? lol.. love your colours tone, nice composition, I like the details of the rails... well done kawan...:D


Have a great weekend,

Cheers,
Sweety

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4095 W: 209 N: 3573] (27003)
  • [2008-06-21 1:03]

Hi Terry

A nice sepia conversion of the hotel with good repetition of windows, for the theme. Excellent sharpness, & have a great weekend!

Hi Terry,

I like you sepia treatment for this photo. Feels like we've gone back to the years gone by.. except that Ninja King 4WDs didn't exist then. Great work with the PP and photo Terry.

TFS.

Regards,
Alvin

Hi Terry,
First of all, congratulations on your 200th post, well done.
I like the lighting and the perspective here, and the way you framed the building with the trees on the right.
It is an interesting building, and you show it off well.
Pete.

Hello Terry,

Seems like a pleasant hotel!
Surprised to see it is as new as 1954 as I would guess it is older...
Effective point of view giving the image a fine sense of depth, post processing adds to the atmosphere!

Greetings,
Pablo -

ciao Terry..
so good the choise of b&w.. nice the detail.. with an interesting old mood created!! perfect contribution for the friday theme!! well done!
ciao Marco
;) soon

Hi Terry, when you look up with the camera you get that tilted look - but I think that's no problem here.
Lovely windows in a lovely hotel that is slightly younger then I am.
Like the colourtones here.

TFS
Els

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 122 N: 1975] (16659)
  • [2008-06-22 11:00]

Hello Terry, very good shot for the theme, great architectural image, well composed with a very effective pp work, well done, thanks!

Mario

Hello my dear friend Terry,

Great shot in sepia tone! Excellent perspective!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on sunday

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