Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 8 May 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Following on from Monday's photo, this is another one from the beautiful French alpine town of Annecy.
This is a view of the medieval buildings that line the river as it flows through the old town from the lake.
Links to other Photoblog sites that I have found inspirational: http://hugopoon.blogspot.com/ Hugo Poon records his home city Hong Kong in photographs so beautiful that they inspired me to start taking my own photos. Deeply humanist in his vision, Hugo claims that he is not a photographer. Why not visit his photoblog and decide for yourself.
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You know? That's exactly what you're doing with your lens... you're capturing incredible moments and conveying the emotion of the moment brilliantly.
8 May 2008 10:30pm
A very different "street" scene. No street:-) It's beautiful.
8 May 2008 12:03am
Love the mood of this one, Ian. Wet, reflecting pavement, subdued lighting and two pedestrians sheltering from the rain. Perfecto.
8 May 2008 12:29am
This is an awesome picture in b&w.
8 May 2008 2:18am
Wonderful image, has a very vintage feel. Great B&W, also enjoyed the link to the web site. So many ideas so little time!!!!
8 May 2008 2:44am
Splendid image, I like the lights in the water. Also, the street looks deserted, or maybe it's very late. Lovely shot.
8 May 2008 3:11am
This is very cool. Great b&w.
8 May 2008 3:47am
awsome image, makes me want to be there!! The reflections in the street really gives it a mood
8 May 2008 5:03am
lovely shot
8 May 2008 5:35am
So much atmosphere, lovely! Perfect in B/W!
8 May 2008 7:11am
I love Annecy. You captured wonderfully well the special atmosphere of the city at night.
8 May 2008 7:18am
Great shot, i like the lights in the water
8 May 2008 7:51am
Sometimes I think I shouldn't comment anymore and just look, because you're so above and beyond excellency that it seems unimportant to comment, long comment for someone who doesn't want to comment LOL
8 May 2008 8:33am
Excellent piece. How did you process this photo?
8 May 2008 8:39am
@Blur69: Hi...it's just a straightforward processing of the original NEF 'Raw' file in Adobe Photoshop CS3 using the dedicated B&W converter and ten curves tool to add contrast.
Superb night shot Ian! I think everyone before me has said it all! Just love this beautiful b&w anyway!
8 May 2008 10:43am
Ian, you've made me a very happy man by describing my pics as human and inspiring! Thank you so much.... Don't know how to put it, but it's clear to me I have no ambition to become a "photographer" - taking pics is such a pure and massive passion to me that I somehow rank it even higher than a job.:-)
Can't wait to see the rest of this lovely series!
See you and take care, Hugo
8 May 2008 11:38am
Dude, are you making money from these? They would make excellent posters! Excellent image here! Wonderful!
8 May 2008 12:21pm
Great!
8 May 2008 1:36pm
Intimist B&W. I have to go to Annecy ;) !! Great !
8 May 2008 2:54pm
I want to visit this place. Great night shot; I like the curve of the river and the adjoining walking space along the bank. The glow of the lights reflecting in the water are a great feature, too.
8 May 2008 7:47pm
Beautiful atmosphere. I like it.
8 May 2008 7:58pm
Fantastic capture once again. Getting those people with an umbrella...priceless.
8 May 2008 11:43pm
Amazing ! Awesome !Great ! Very attractive
9 May 2008 1:30am
Stunning street capture - Great composition & great lighting.
9 May 2008 6:45am
Very reminiscent of Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte.
9 May 2008 4:26pm
Charming.:)
9 May 2008 8:28pm
Thanks to all of you for commenting on this photo....I don't have as much time as I'd like some days so please excuse my rudeness in not replying individually to all of you. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely words of encouragement.
10 May 2008 6:53pm
This is wonderful....tonality is great and the walkers coming out of the dark - with umbrellas (wonderful accent) - make the composition most attractive!
11 May 2008 9:08am
Excellent shot!Perfect!!!
15 May 2008 2:55am
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