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Handstand at the Bourse


Handstand at the Bourse
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3205 W: 959 N: 11553] (49239)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-18
Categories: Architecture, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 18-50 3.5-5.6 DC, ScanDisk UltraII 8GB, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/20 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-23 1:17
Viewed: 323
Points: 55
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Handstand at the Bourse

While the sun had disappeared behind the buildings of the Bourse in Bordeaux the place in front of the square had a last trick of the day; it spit from the water nozzles steam creating a mysterious layer of mist. Kids were running around and even adults enjoyed this free gift of the fountain.

Took this picture from a low POV with a hand held 1/20 sec unfortunately also with a large aperture of f/3.5 and ISO 320 ASA. Adjusted saturation (minor), brightness and contrast, reduced noise, cropped and resized.

shelbeesmom, s_a_s_h_a, mvdisco, Margy, MLINES, c_rapp, sanjibbehera, milas, Sharpshooter, mikolaj_cava has marked this note useful
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Hello Hans! Wonderful scene. Amazing architecture. Mysterious smoke. Fantastic mirror. Perfect composition, ideal exposure. Well done!

Very nice Hans! Such an interesting effect from the water nozzles, a photographer's dream :). The reflections on the still water have come out brilliantly once again, the guys in the FG are a bonus too - Particularly the one doing the handstand. Good decision with the low POV, Bravo!

TFS,
Scott.

Clever shot, Hans - very well conceived and well executed - Gotta love the reflections, the moment with the handstand and the mist effect. Impressive photography and the golden lightquality is an added bonus.

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 473] (3758)
  • [2009-08-23 1:32]

HI Hans, what a great moment you captured. And the refelction is the very big hit. Excellent job.
Regards Rose

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32971)
  • [2009-08-23 1:35]

merhaba dear Hans...
ne güzel bir çalışma, yansımalar ve renk harika...tebrikler..selamlar

hi hans
excellent capture,great sunset colours very good details.
regards
jimmy

Hi Hans,
An amazing POV for this spectacular capture!
Great lighting and sharpness!
A wonderful scene with a great action shot!
Nice golden artificial lighting and above all a great management in exposure!
Excellent hand-held shot with such a speed and aperture!
Well done,

Francis Xavier

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  • KrL Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 520 W: 123 N: 488] (7367)
  • [2009-08-23 2:29]

Salut Hans,
Ah oui, il s'agit bien de Bordeaux... cette brume me rappelais une photo vue récemment.
Une autre heure, et nous voilà plongé dans un autre univers.
Magnifique l'effet de la réflection avec les bâtiments.
Bonne journée

Karèle

Another great one from this spot Hans. What an interesting thing that must be to see .. and to be there at that time of evening when the light is so beautiful!
Too bad the standing guy isn't back a few steps, but I guess you couldn't orchestrate his position :) Still, good to have the two guys in the shot.
Great job
Trudy

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 434 W: 123 N: 728] (4867)
  • [2009-08-23 6:40]

He Hans, dit is goed gezien en vastgelegd!! Mooie avondkleuren en dan die lage POV waardoor je die reflectie goed ziet en op de helft van je foto krijgt!!
Goed over nagedacht!!! Complimenten!!

Janneke

Hi Hans,

a great effect of the fountain water is this image. reflection created due it is equally good one. the guy doing an acrobat is an added attribute to the image. good use of lights here.

Tfs,
Sanjib.

Hi Hans,

excellent action on such low-light. golden tones and crisp reflection. the mist is a good plus for the mood.

tfs

i a n

it's good, very fine control of the lighting, and great subject,
i guess it's not posed and it's a snap, but i wish this guy was alone, the other one is more disturbing than adding to the composition
jc

Hi Hans,

It is a fun photo to view. The mist adds an air of mystery to the scene and the handstand adds a bit of whimsy and joy. The golden light on the buildings is nice as it tells the time of day. The reflection adds an entire exciting element to the photo. Glad you included it when taking the shot. :) Lisa

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 191 W: 0 N: 197] (1694)
  • [2009-08-23 13:03]

Hi Hans,

Wonderfull image, amazing reflection.
Great composition , details from architecture is beautifull.
Have a good day.
John

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 958 W: 20 N: 1285] (7294)
  • [2009-08-23 13:30]

Ha! This is awesome! Great pov and what a capture! beautiful color. TFS
Christan

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1314 W: 96 N: 1027] (8516)
  • [2009-08-23 15:21]

Hi Hans, Some severe creativity going on here, both from the guys doing their street antics and the photographer seeing and recording the action. Interesting mistiness and reflections make this a very special image. TFS. Murray.

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1511 W: 23 N: 0] (11870)
  • [2009-08-23 23:53]

Hi Hans...
Beautiful shot with so nice scene...
Mysterious smoke...
Regards...
Andro

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  • Margy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 111 W: 6 N: 227] (2512)
  • [2009-08-24 1:15]

Hallo Hans,

Een prachtshot, Mooi genomen vanuit een mooi standpunt en op het juiste moment.
Mooi de kleuren en de superscherpe reflexie!
Groetjes, Marga

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 101 N: 2260] (11423)
  • [2009-08-24 3:53]

:-) hij is prachtig Hans.
Het licht is echt heel bijzonder en de reflecties TOP!

Gr.,
Anneke

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2009-08-24 4:59]

wow, amazing shot !
Love it; thanks !!!


v

Bonjour Hans,
I like this scene with fog and reflection,
Excellent caught of view and details.
good action shot too. nice colors
bonne journée
Michel

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1400 W: 0 N: 1702] (13715)
  • [2009-08-24 8:13]

Met zulke omstandigheden kun je natuurlijk niet stuk,jij hebt deze kansen optimaal benut,sterk gadaan Hans.

jan

HEy Hans

great one. funny to see i post a shot done on the same place a few day ago. We could have met :)

TFS

Olivier

Hi Hans,
An amazing capture with great lighting, reflection and sharpness!
Well done,
Alex

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  • sande Gold Star Critiquer [C: 58 W: 1 N: 4] (1443)
  • [2009-08-26 13:04]

Ik dacht even dat het gebeurt was met echte fotografie hier op TL. Maar ik ben nu weer helemaal bij de les.Prachtige opname en een leerzaam verhaal.

Groet Ben

This is beautiful Hansie! Nice catch on this young boy and the motion of his legs makes this shot work well for me! I love that layer of mist! WOW! It makes the shot so beautiful! Love the warm colors too!
B-)
Linda

Hi Hans,
Beautiful composition, unique moment, amazing colors and reflections!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Unique shot on various levels: the handstand, the youthful activities, the mist, the reflection, the ancient building. Lucky catch!

Richard

Hello Hans,

Wonderful capture, I like very much the warm tones, also the atmosphere of this photo. Well done!
Sorina

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