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The wine cellar


The wine cellar
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Copyright: Stefania Cotta Done (stecotdon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 930 W: 144 N: 817] (4883)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-14
Categories: Food
Camera: Canon Ixus 400
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/4 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fav. photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-28 12:15
Viewed: 1571
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I honestly don't know what to write about the photograph. I prefer to think it is autoexplanatory :)))

This cellar is located at the "Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte" in Bordeaux.
I must say that this was a very nice day of my trip ;)

This photo is indeed a bit noisy. I think it suits the mood of an underground room. Just tell me if i'm wrong... The focus is not perfect either, because I shot it without flash and without tripod...

take care everybody, Stef

p.s. Forgot to add as a curiosity: the barrels are in one level because they need to be moved, one by one, once in a while, for a year and a half. This Chateau works with more than 1000 barrels at the time...

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  • edie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 659 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-05-28 12:22]
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WoW Stefania,what a great perspective and warm colours,IMHO the noise don't disturb and increase this soft mood,I agree with you about flash,I don't like it...did you taste some wine? first or after took the shot? ;-))
Well seen
Edie

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  • Carma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 499 W: 129 N: 297] (4974)
  • [2005-05-28 14:46]
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Perfect composition and great repetition of the objects.
I think about way how to taste this wines...through the hose:-)

Nice colours in warm tones. I like it a lot:-)

What a nice and moody shot, Stefania! Congratulations. I like the warm colours and the perfect reflection of the atmosphere in a wine cellar. The border is just perfect!
See you,
Annelies

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  • toni Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 132 W: 0 N: 32] (793)
  • [2005-05-28 16:42]
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Hi Stefania
Très belle image lumière superbe et fantastique cadrage.
Toni

hi stefania,
it is unbeliveable not using tripod in this pic,that means u have so strong nerves:-) I can't say it is not sharp,and lighting gives a mood,the objects look wonderful in that cellar.
regards

Stef!! this is fantastic girl :-)) mmm you sound just like me being hard on yourself and finding little faults.. this doesnt look noisy at all and i think the sharpness is superb! especially in such dark conditions without a tripod... even with one it's really not easy to get such beautiful clear detail in these lighting conditions and you've succeeded brilliantly! the comp is wonderful.. a real study in perspective with great depth of field and so much detail.. and the rich colours and warm amber glow of the whole thing are so comforting and lovely :-) i'm not a wine drinker but i could see myself really getting into the moment at a place like this.. ihih

really super shot dear.. one of your very best! ^_^

big hugs,
Ayda

Grain?? Blur?? Where??
De facto não vejo nada disso! Acho somente que fez uma foto muito interessante. É um excelente "exercicio" de perspectiva, com cores e saturação fantástica das mesmas. É uma foto muito boa mesmo, acho o se os donos do caves vissem a foto a escolheriam como um postal!
Muito bom mesmo.

Ana

Hi Stefania,
The mood is great due to the dimmed light. I like it a lot.

I would agree with others, if there is any noise then it fits into image seamlessly. I understand such cellars are usually cold places, but the lighting here suggest otherwise. It's wonderful how the vanishing point for most of the 'lines' is the square of light (window?) far back into the photo.

I don't know why but this picture gives me a sense of tranquillity and quiet... may be the feeling about the long times the wine need.... or how regular is the picture itself.... I like this feeling.......
Paolo

I'm glad you didn't use a flash for this one, as it would have ruined the mood you created. I love the warm lighting, and the angle you chose to shoot. Congratulations!

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  • Gand Gold Star Critiquer [C: 355 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-05-31 6:11]

Great repetation mode here Stefania.
DOF is perfect.
I like warm red tones, dark with partial lights also works great.
Realy great shot.
Regards.

Super tones and lines in this... the eyes travel well. I like the overall warmth presented here.

Very nicely done Stefania.

Hellllllllllo !!!

Your shot is wonderful, really... But don't forget, Wine is good for health, but don't drink with exces ;)

A very cool photo, Stef! I like the imperfection of this one, it gives a great mood to the photo. TFS!

Alli

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