"The Color Purple"

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• zebulus (0)
• [2008-04-24 5:50]
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Actually I really like this photo. Im glad you took a chance on it! You know, your work is your work, whether it be your best or your worst or if people like it or hate it. If you love it, isn't that all that matters? Irregardless, this is a cool shot! :) It is haunting indeed. Thanks for sharing!

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• machinelove (16007)
• [2008-04-24 6:02]
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I love these kinds of shots Linda, that capture an essence of a place but you are unsure if it works.
I go through that too with many shots.
This one does capture the vibe of NYC really well!
Love the dramatic slight tilt,
and motion blur. I think it's great.
Thanks for taking a chance!
- Vincent

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• boomcat (16869)
• [2008-04-24 6:26]

i like this, Linda.. i've seen something like this before but i can't remember where.. probably from cd album cover, magazine or website.. nevermind.. love it.. excellent pp work.. well done.

regards, terry

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• caledonia (7083)
• [2008-04-24 8:15]

Hi Linda,

As a man who normally likes detail clear and sharp I find myself liking this image. I conjures up a nice atmosphere giving an almost hand tinted effect.

Douglas

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• Silke (23588)
• [2008-04-24 8:16]
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NOw I do really like the moodiness of this one, Linda
The composition works well, of course.
It's fun to experiment just a little to see how folks react.
I got some strong feedback on my little experiment and reposted it -- can't please everyone all the time
Cheers
Silke

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-04-24 8:18]

Once again I admire your creativity. This really creates a mood, the hustle and bustle! I think it's great!!! TFS

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• japiey (8916)
• [2008-04-24 8:21]

Hi Linda,

Thats a great experiment..
Good works, and fine presentation.
All the best.

jp

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• TripleT (3650)
• [2008-04-24 8:37]

The ONLY thing that bothers me is the blurred writing, BUT, like you, I like this shot too. I have had shots that I went back and forth between deleting and keeping, only to post them and at least get a couple of points in agreement, so that makes it worth it when someone else agrees with you!
Tracy

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• PierreFrigon (15465)
• [2008-04-24 9:08]
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it would have been a mistake to delete this photo.
I don't know what it is about it but I love it.
Maybe the moody colors or the movements.
Don't rightly know but I find it excellent.
TFS
Pierre

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• GreenBaron (48812)
• [2008-04-24 10:34]
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Hi Calamity,
Excelent artistic impression, superb title and intrigue picture. Not a "average Shelbeesmom image", the more interesting!
Great posting my dear Linda!
Hans

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• ttreen (15902)
• [2008-04-24 11:40]
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Hi Linda
I am happy this did not make it to the trash bin.
I really like it.. its different but with a NY mood! I love the color of the umbrella! Your pp work has made it look like a piece of art! Congrats.. no frownies here :)

Tricia

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• boonie (7679)
• [2008-04-24 11:53]
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Hi Linda
I'll jump on your experiment. I think if you had used a 1 second shutter speed I would ignored this posting. However the 2 second shutter has put the image enough out of focus to make it interesting and very pleasing to my eye. We were in NY this past fall and saw Color Purple. I photographed the theatre at night and have nice sharp images, but yours is off the wall and really interesting. TFS

Dan

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• Juliet (13538)
• [2008-04-24 17:15]

Hi Linder---
The mood here is awesome. SO glad you didn't delete it. Bravo for sharing this. The pink umbrella makes it. Julie

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• Tomek (16758)
• [2008-04-24 19:42]

Yes is perfect and very artistic - I MEAN!!!!!!! that - old fasion presented in perfect view.
Tom

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• Refugee (25542)
• [2008-04-25 2:49]

I think in the end Linda the PP work assisted the wet look. Nice desaturated look and still quite clear detail. I must need new specs that sign is quite clear to me :). TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Geographe Bay Sunset’... and I reckon there are heaps there you haven't seen :)

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• pozaru (18998)
• [2008-04-25 2:51]

Great piece of work; really !


thanks
v

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• Fortuna (18945)
• [2008-04-25 3:55]
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Hello Linda,

Fantastic shot! It's like me: OLD!!! HAHA!!
It remembers me when I was born, THE GOLDEN YEARS!
You took this photo in 2008-03-07! It's my birthday! I have the same age of Hans (greenbaron) + 10%!!!
TFS and SPH,

Sergio
on friday

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• Photograph2u (0)
• [2008-04-25 8:36]

Hi Linda, I like it very much and you did well to upload it. I like this modern style a lot.

take care, Yan :)

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• norenastramus (23336)
• [2008-04-25 10:33]

Hi Linda,
Beautiful title,Excellent composition and
details of this photo.Well dnoe my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan
:)

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• wilth (1953)
• [2008-04-28 7:26]
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One of my favorite movies is BladeRunner with Harrison Ford. What I like so much about it is the very dark and somber mood that is created by the cinematographer and the locations used.
Tokyo is also one of my favorite cities and Tokyo in the rain IS BladeRunner to me. The dark, yet with light and very claustrophobic feeling is very overpowering to me.
Well you, for me anyway, captured that emotion here in your NYC shot.
I like it a lot--it brings out emotions and feelings, which other that pleasing the eye and senses is a great thing for a photo to be able to do.
Your neck is safe with me. ;0)
Thanks much for sharing,
Wilt

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• Riccardo5000 (1499)
• [2008-05-03 7:25]

Wow! I love this shot! It feels like a painting and the mood is so dark and city-like. Years ago I toured out of NYC and this reminds me of one morning when it was gray and chilly.

Nice work Linda. You have a very creative eye, and you have NOTHING to apologize about expressing your individuality.

Richard