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Freaky Fridays' Negative View


Freaky Fridays' Negative View
Photo Information
Copyright: Silke Force (Silke) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3228 W: 282 N: 6427] (24121)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-05
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-70s, Sigma 18-200 mm (F3.5-6.3), Sigma UV 62 mm
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/80 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/05/23 "Negative View", Our Children Need Us [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-22 4:41
Viewed: 482
Points: 75
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Notice the name of the shop?

I was so stunned, I took several pictures two hours apart. The first had too many tourists stopping to peer into the window. The fact that I was trying to take a picture from the opposite side of a very narrow lane simply piqued their interest! Nobody paid it any attention until I pointed my camera at it :). The best version is this one, with the little girl pointing at a Chucky doll in the window -- shudder :)

Tech: Simple conversion from positive to negative, with post-conversion Colour saturation boosted to 49%

Thanks to Helen for opening up the theme early enough for me to post, since I shan't be at the computer again for a few days and to every one else: Thanks for looking and I wish you all the best of health!

shelbeesmom, Royaldevon, chrisJ, tnahari, wilth, Hendrika, Teresat, atsouth, Janone, PierreFrigon, Beger, vandana2923, vsinopoulos, lisapw1, Juliet, dareco, nishantdavid, JohnTulip, glint, skot, jan515, eqshannon, Photograph2u, Refugee has marked this note useful
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Chucky is VERY scary to me! HA! To find a shop Called Freaky Friday's is priceless! A wonderful addition to the theme! And what a trooper to get up before surgery and post! A true photographer! And I can see your signature here at home, but not at work..that monitor!!
B-)
Linda

Hi Silke,

It's a lovely idea presenting things in negative . . and perfect moment to get this shop . .

Wishing you get well soon . . and always be happy . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hello My Friend,

Never expected to see a post from you today!
I should have known better!

It certainly is Freaky! The strange little girl is the lead in to a very unusual shop!

I have just commented to Linda that I wondered if you would take your camera into the theatre with you! What an opportunity!

Seriously, I wish you my very best for a quick op. and a speedy recovery.
Look forward to seeing your new posts.

Lot of love,
Bev :-)
x x x

Hi Silke

Nice entry for the Friday theme. It's still Thursday here. Good sharpness & reversed colours & tones. Tfs!

hi Silke
nice capture of scene and very good work on making it look negative view. lovely colors like water painting.
compliments
tsilla

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 676 N: 2053] (16615)
  • [2008-05-22 5:36]

hahaha, funny contribution !

wishing you a quick recovery,
v

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 44 N: 467] (1733)
  • [2008-05-22 5:52]

Nothing to say but, Very Cool. :o)
Take care, and speedy recovery.
TFS,
Wilt

So you still have to go - well all the best to you then!

Hi Silke,

I was looking and looking how in the world you got that name PP'ed in the picture - but it was there for you to catch - yes that is one of those pictures you just have to have.
Lovely to give the negative a colour boost - have to remember that as well.

TFS
Els

Olán silke

Have good wake up.
Health is an important matter.
Come to play soon.

I want to see the other side of this photo. It´s a joy of negative.

My regards

Teresat

hi silke, wishing you well in the next few days, this negative is a neat effect, the composition with the girl is great,
tfs,
scott

Hi, really nice composition and great and funny idea for the theme

rgds
Allen

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 87 N: 2977] (19331)
  • [2008-05-22 8:40]

I'm possitive about you negative, Silke.
Must be really 'Freaky' inside.
Jan

Love Chucky :-).
Excellent capture.
Excellent PP work to transform this.
TFS
Pierre

PS Get well soon :-).

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3056 W: 607 N: 3480] (15391)
  • [2008-05-22 9:45]

Hi Silke,
Thanks to Hans to give us your news. I hope this freaky Fridays will be good for you considering your hispital's stay. My positive thoughts will go to you dear friend!
Excellent post for the theme. For me, this is like a come back to my childhood! Very well done! Annie

it's interesting, a good negative view, even if the positive is so excellent, that's freaky, suits to the theme, and good looking
regards
jo

Hi Silke,
Great shot and only you could find a shop with a name like that LOL, I like the effect you have here and it's made all the more interesting with the little girl looking into the shop.
Well done and I hope all goes well with the Op.

Best regards Andy

Hello Silke,
Well spotted shop.
Nice conversion to "Negative".
Vandana
ps: Good luck for the surgery and recovery.

Hi Silke,

Very creative idea and image. Excellent PP work, great effect! I hope you will be with us again soon, well and posting!
TFS,
Vassilis

Hi Silkey :-)
When writing this you might be under surgery...great "negative" shot for the theme, like the litle girl pointing at the toys in the window. A fine contribution tio the theme. Wish you a speedy recovery!
Hans

Hi Silke,

I love it!!! It just would not be the same without the little girl! Great colors, composition, and luck of the draw for you!! (how fortunate to capture her pointing no less).
thanks for sharing...

Hurry and heal that knee! Word spreads quickly on tl with all of your friends! (see Greenbaron today)
Lisa

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 738 W: 34 N: 1567] (10295)
  • [2008-05-22 14:54]

Hi Silke,
A great contribution. All the best to you. Really nicely done. TFS Julie

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3157 W: 237 N: 7020] (28231)
  • [2008-05-22 15:04]

Good find on the shop name... Are you sure Helen doesn't own it??
And you must have had trouble trying to straighten the photo up - all the lines seem to be curved slightly.
Still it looks good for teh theme, and more so with the title!!
All the best, thinking of you and hope the op goes well and we'll see you back here soon
Janice

ciao Silke..
excellent.. and with great details!! effective idea for the friday theme!
thanks
ciao Marco

Hello Silke
Great shot
very well thought of and executed.
Very Good Job
TFS

smiley soon

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 55 N: 1216] (4625)
  • [2008-05-23 2:58]

Hi Silke
Creative work, looks cool, I like it.
Best whishes from
Jens.

Beatiful concept . very good idea
bravo Réal.

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1570 W: 119 N: 3640] (14824)
  • [2008-05-23 4:49]

HA... notes are amazing... Shudder.. yes that doll is freaky.. the store name is amazing lucky find Silke.. Best wishes for a quick recovery! Your photo is very special for FF in many ways :)


Tricia

Haha like always very original with every post.
Love it!Love it!
You are so inventive and creative.

Thanks for sharing,
Sabina

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1245 W: 15 N: 630] (11278)
  • [2008-05-23 5:21]

My thoughts and prayers have been with you all day. I hope your surgery is very successful! You are really a popular girl on here today :) Yes, it's funny that this shop is called "Freaky Friday". A very nice addition to todays theme. Wishing you well!

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 599 W: 2 N: 429] (2789)
  • [2008-05-23 5:37]

hello Silke,
well spotted! I like the composition a lot. Your colour treatment is good too.
regards
Bev
Hope thing go well with your knee.

Hiya Silke

Oh wow this is so perfect for the theme, what a find :-) very well captured my friend this one is really priceless ;-)


TFS and for joining the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1535 W: 145 N: 2173] (18942)
  • [2008-05-23 12:20]

Hello Silke, well done! Very freaky indeed, good composition and very interresting contribution for the theme, thanks!

Mario

Hi Silke,
Absolutely priceless...Freaky Fridays.
There is some wierd and wonderful things in that shop. You would think it may scare the little girl away;)
Good luck for your operation, I hope it all goes well for you.
My kind regards,
Pete.

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1933 W: 132 N: 3028] (16575)
  • [2008-05-26 20:55]

Hi Silke,

It sure look spook! hehehehe, but I think it is a sign too... just to make sure you don't miss out any of the Friday Theme. :P Excellent composition and captured my dear, hope you get better soon and yes.. should always listen to your Dr... Don't sit infront of the pc too much! :D


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

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  • skot Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 41 W: 5 N: 33] (178)
  • [2008-05-27 0:43]

Silke,

Welcome back! It's nice to see your work here again.

Great image. I like the composition.

I understand why you inverted the colors, though I don't really think it is completely successful. There is so much going on in the photo, with all the toys, signs, patterns, and the girl, that I think inverting the colors adds another large distraction to the photo.

I probably couldn't resist doing the same inversion, especially with the name of the store being so perfect. I think I'll take a look at the shot as a positive to see how it looks as a straight-forward photo, I have a feeling I'll like it better.

Good experiment. Good to have you back.

skot

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2489 W: 48 N: 3012] (14302)
  • [2008-05-28 7:31]

Hello Silke,
very interesting presentation. A class picture, your imagination is really special, large. Excellent quality of photography. I like the effect of the negativ view.
Excellent idea and wonderful note.
Best wishes.
Janusz

How cool is that?! As with you I have been absent from TL as opposed TN..Not enough hours in the day but I stopped by to post today for the first in a long time..hope all is well and you deserved running into this shot! Sometimes rewards come in unusual ways:-)
Bob

Hi Silke, not too freaky but cute :)

Cheers. Yan :)
pl

An excellent find Silke and well converted. I saw the comment made by Scott and in a way agree with him, perhaps the saturation boost could have been reduced or skipped? TFS,
David

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