Ian Bramham's Photoblog
Annecy at Night
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.
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Links to the websites of other photographers whose work I love and who have all helped me enormously over a long period of time. I find the work of all 3 to be inspirational.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
A very different "street" scene. No street:-) It's beautiful.
8 May 2008 5:03am
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Love the mood of this one, Ian. Wet, reflecting pavement, subdued lighting and two pedestrians sheltering from the rain. Perfecto.
8 May 2008 5:29am
See The Light from Newcastle, United States
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 7:44am
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
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 8:11am
Cheryl from Boerne, United States
awsome image, makes me want to be there!! The reflections in the street really gives it a mood
8 May 2008 10:03am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
So much atmosphere, lovely! Perfect in B/W!
8 May 2008 12:11pm
Jonas from Vitória, Brazil
I love Annecy. You captured wonderfully well the special atmosphere of the city at night.
8 May 2008 12:18pm
Alun Lambert from Cheshire, United Kingdom
Great shot, i like the lights in the water
8 May 2008 12:51pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
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 1:33pm
@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.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Superb night shot Ian! I think everyone before me has said it all! Just love this beautiful b&w anyway!
8 May 2008 3:43pm
hugo poon from Hong Kong
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 4:38pm
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
Dude, are you making money from these? They would make excellent posters! Excellent image here! Wonderful!
8 May 2008 5:21pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
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.
9 May 2008 12:47am
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
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.
9 May 2008 3:30am
Sharon from Brooklyn, United States
Fantastic capture once again. Getting those people with an umbrella...priceless.
9 May 2008 4:43am
Ian from Adelaide, Australia
Stunning street capture - Great composition & great lighting.
9 May 2008 11:45am
Joe from New Jersey, United States
Very reminiscent of Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte.
9 May 2008 9:26pm
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
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 11:53pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
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 2:08pm
Nikon D40
1/80 second
F/1.4
ISO 200
45 mm (35mm equiv.)