At the Town Fair I: Flashbacks

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• Tintin (1982)
• [2005-09-13 12:34]

I don't know why you think this is not technically good, Marija. You are really too hard on yourself - I guess we are all our own toughest critics!!!

I really like this shot and you gave it a really oldies feel with your treatment. I actually like the fact that we see the people watching the cars going in the ride as it gives a lot of a human touch to it. I also like the elongated format that shows us all of the bright lights. Well done!

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• bscheller (32)
• [2005-09-13 12:48]

Come on Marija!
I agree with Suzanne, it reminds me of an Ed Sullivan, or any of those retro 50's, 60's music sets. The flashing light bulbs, the wacky signs. I like it, and let us be the judge of the technical aspect, so stop being so hard on yourself. Remember, the glass is half-full and not half-empty.

cheers marija!
-Bart

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• SylFondacci (14127)
• [2005-09-13 14:39]

Great great shot, Maria !
The scene of a movie of the 50's.
Congrats, really. This is good job !
Sylvie

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• waggs (232)
• [2005-09-13 14:59]

Good choice of B&W It's a good picture could be from this year or 10 years ago, it'snice and timeless... very well done... Marija!

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• jcandeli (3985)
• [2005-09-13 15:06]
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this is cool! For some reason it reminds me of 1960's Las Vegas. :) Cool high contrast lighting. Very dark but it gives it a great moody feel. I like this one a lot. I keep missing your photos somehow so I am adding you to my favs now. JP

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• ajcsousa (1878)
• [2005-09-13 16:45]

Hi Maria,
Nice composition. Good choice on the B&W. It sure looks like an oldie. Well done
Regards, António

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• tournesol (12862)
• [2005-09-13 17:46]
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Nice shot, Marija! The B&W goes very well with the subject and that big "Rock & Roll" sign. I put a different version in a workshop, just a different crop that is less centered. Nothing to take away from your photo, just my personal view. Good Work!

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• Quark (66)
• [2005-09-14 3:55]

Hi Marija,
You gave this shot the exact mood of the Rock & Roll-era with the special B/W and that's very, very nice done ! And a flashback for you !

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• joebatista (5412)
• [2005-09-14 5:17]

Great shot Marija
This kind of shot is not easily achieved but you did a marvelous job.
Thank you very much for sharing it ;)
BRAVO

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• Lisar (0)
• [2005-09-14 6:26]
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You've got youth, you got Rock 'n Roll ... the only thing missing here is prom-night and you have a great snapshot that resembles of American Graphitti [movie by Peter Bogdanovitch, I think].

Your note made me look long into the pic to find reasons why it is "technically not a good shot". Can anyone help me find the "fault", cause I sure can't see it :)

Come on Maria ... if you keep being so harsh on yourself, you will end up cutting off your ear.

ComplimentS!

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• Talisman (3231)
• [2005-09-14 11:23]

Hey Marija! (Or is it Maria? :)

A very retro feel to the shot. I'm guessing it's because of the tone..not really the words. I prefer this one compared to the workshop. The workshop lacks a bit of 'breathing' space. I really love those rides too! ...Now I just do it in my car! :P ...just kidding.

When you say "When I was a little girl...", you sound really old! ...You shouldn't say that! :P
...just kidding again :)

Cya!
M.

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• karatas1999 (425)
• [2005-09-14 11:53]
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absolutly moody photo!
I like the darkness on it and less color information....
hvala lepa for your sharing!!!
and thnx for your really nice comment for children hospital photo!!!

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• tropicalrips (0)
• [2005-09-14 12:05]

i like the nostalgic feel of the photo :)
good in b/w, it look like one of those old photos taken with a range finder camera :)

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• gaylen54 (0)
• [2005-09-15 22:55]

Yes, like you, this shot reminds me so much of my childhood, Marija - it's filled with nostalgia. I was always afraid to ride the bumper cars, though. I think I thought I had to know how to drive!

I love your note too. It's all well done. :)
Gayle

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• stecotdon (4883)
• [2005-09-18 6:48]

Hi MArija,
Very "retro" shot! I like the tones you used and this lights indeed resembles some old TV show.

Well done!!

take care, Stef :))

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• reddevil (0)
• [2005-09-18 11:59]

Hi Marija I think is a great shot because the soft sepia gives a real mood of the 50's. You did it very good.

Jos

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• btokaz (5744)
• [2006-05-29 3:36]

Very interesting shot Marija. Perfect chice with sepia....
Tomasz

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• lollie (62)
• [2006-06-29 3:48]

Well well, to be honest with you sometimes is very good the technique to shot something in the weird way.

Steph.