Ian Bramham's Photoblog
In the Pouring Rain
Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 12 December 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Looking up into the pouring rain from the shelter of a shop doorway in city centre Manchester last week.
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gavin hart from Gold Coast, Australia
A creative and graphic image. The colors of the building structure contrast nicely with the desaturated curtain of rain and night sky. Good shutter speed for the rain drop capture too.
12 Dec 2008 7:01am
@gavin hart: Thanks Gavin!
@thierry: Thanks Thierry!
yz from Budapest, Hungary
Wow, such a great framing! It took me a moment or so to orient myself :)
12 Dec 2008 7:46am
@yz: Thanks yz!....yes - I was worried that the photo wasn't obvious enough, but the way that the rain was illuminated by the light from the shop sign above my head was fascinating and I couldn't resist taking a photo.
Reiner from Brensbach, Germany
This image is just as unusual as fantastic. Exceptional shot!
12 Dec 2008 10:28am
@Reiner: Thanks Reiner!
sorter from tehran, Iran
its like you are standing under some stairs and watvhin sky , wow , thats really really amazing with these colors , really really good composition and ...beaytiful , thats just beautiful , i make it bad if i speak about it .
take care big boss
12 Dec 2008 10:32am
@sorter: Thanks Sorter....I'm pleased that you liked it!
Frida from Sweden
Love the angle and the colors. It's nice to see someone who use the bad weather for some serious photographing. I just stay inside and curse the weather ;-)
12 Dec 2008 10:45am
@Frida: Thanks Frida....I figured out about a year ago now that bad weather is the one time when it's important to try and take photographs. Unusual weather can often produce unexpected results from the camera.
@GJC: Thanks GJC!
@Barmak: Thanks Barmak!
Florence from Paris, France
Clever composition ! This rain just makes a fantastic texture... well done ! How is your lens ? :-)
12 Dec 2008 12:04pm
@Florence: Thanks Florence....my lens and camera are okay fortunately - they got a bit wet but nothing too severe. I keep a microfibre cloth handy on days like this to wipe the water from the front of the lens between photos.
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
I like this rainy effect and framing ! a graphic and abstract result ! well done !
12 Dec 2008 12:34pm
@Anna.C: Thanks Anna!
@Giovanni: Thanks Giovanni!
Cheryl from Texas, United States
oh, I love this! fine composition and colour....bravo!
12 Dec 2008 12:49pm
@Cheryl: Thanks Cheryl!
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
How creative Ian! Wonderful effect and atmosphere!!!
12 Dec 2008 1:02pm
@hugo poon: Thanks Hugo...it's always interesting to try something new isn't it!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Very excellent! I love this shot. Well done!
12 Dec 2008 1:26pm
@Laurie: Thanks very much Laurie!
Framed and Shot from Houston, United States
At first sight we thought it to be some kind of fur... but it is the rain!
Creative framing and the light is excellent - as dark and wet as those rainy evenings are.
Nice work!
12 Dec 2008 1:41pm
@Framed and Shot: Thanks....it was the light from the shop sign illuminating the heavy rain that made me take the photo.
IanSmith from London, United Kingdom
Cool!
It always pays off to look at things from a different perspective. Well done.
12 Dec 2008 1:48pm
@IanSmith: Thanks Ian....it's always interesting to try something new now and then isn't it!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is a really emotive shot; I have been in such places at such times and never with my camera. I am glad you took the time to look up into the falling rain and the light.
12 Dec 2008 2:26pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks Glenn!
@Eleftheria!: Thanks Eletheria....I'm so pleased to see that you are still passionate about photography. I wish I had started when I was as young as you (my youngest son Jack is 10 years old like you!)
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
Fantastic! Rather abstract image. At first I thought that it was an animal fur :) Beautiful composition.
12 Dec 2008 4:19pm
@Nataly: Thanks Nataly!
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Wow, great angle, a splendid composition ang color.
I like so much your photos!
12 Dec 2008 4:53pm
k@ from Paris, France
Wow, love that (not only because I'll post pouring rain myself tomorrow ;-) but because your angle is perfect and so original - thanks for that gift !
12 Dec 2008 5:17pm
k@ from Paris, France
... and what a wonderful gallery you have ! I'll sure be back***
12 Dec 2008 5:20pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A wonderful shot with lots of magic. I like it very much.
12 Dec 2008 10:27pm
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
A GREAT creative and abstract shot. Thanks for the description...;-)
13 Dec 2008 1:35am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Excellent abstract! Fantastic framing... you kept the simplicity.
13 Dec 2008 4:19am
613photo from Dallas, United States
Truly original. I don't think I've ever seen another photo quite like it. I love the perspective here and the composition is first-rate. Awesome work.
20 Dec 2008 1:06am
Nikon D40
1/30 second
F/1.4
ISO 220
45 mm (35mm equiv.)