lambroving Posted February 17, 2007 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) MP .58, 35/2 LHSA, f5.6 @ 1/500th, 160 NC. The quiet western side of Willemstad Harbor. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/16460-curacao-dutch-influence-i/?do=findComment&comment=174310'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 Hi lambroving, Take a look here Curacao - Dutch Influence I. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
imported_peter_m Posted February 17, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2007 A nice cozy image William, I really like the warm colors and with the lamp post it is quit timeless there could be a guy with a horse and carriage pulling in or a group in a yellow Land Rover Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted February 17, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2007 Very fine William. A scene made for Leica glass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted February 17, 2007 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2007 Nice and rich colors, William. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted February 17, 2007 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2007 Just a reminder, please don't flame others for their efforts to share with the rest of us. It doesn't add to our collective body of knowledge or cast any of us in a positive light. And honestly, who among us is to judge with final authority any of what passes here. Anyone recall the "Award Winning" Leica images of China posted around Christmas? Some of those were (in my opinion) dreadful, but obviously someone was enamored of them. I've seen the image before and I like the pastel colors and the attitude, and even it it weren't my favorite I'd still try to avoid hurting another man or woman's feelings when they obviously saw something that I didn't. Peace on this snowy Saturday. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 17, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2007 william - Lovely light, colors, details, contrast and framing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh Posted February 17, 2007 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Beautiful (and very inviting) William. I long for a bit of warmth - at least enough to melt this ice! Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 17, 2007 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2007 I see my comment has been deleted. Why? William asked for comments and I posted my honest thoughts. Or only positive comments accepted? I originally posted a critique of why I thought it was not a good image and then read that William didn't want critiques, I therefore edited my post and distilled my thoughts into a single comment. If I was profane or made a personal attack then I would have been more than happy to have my comment deleted. I was very careful not to do so. For the record I am more than happy for anyone to post positive, negative or even disintersted comments or critiques on any image I post here. Even if I disagree with what is written, everyone has a right have their voice heard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted February 19, 2007 Share #9 Posted February 19, 2007 I certainly cannot complain about lacking warmth here in Indonesia. There is a real 3D feel to this image, and for that reason I find it inviting. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 19, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 19, 2007 Nice to see you posting again, Conrad. How's life on a beautiful sun-drenched island? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 19, 2007 Share #11 Posted February 19, 2007 I've looked at this a few times and have tried to imagine what someone might possibly say to support their contention that this is "not a good image." The color is excellent, it is thoughtfully composed, tack sharp and shows some interesting architecture. It seems to meet all the criteria for a very good image. In my opinion, one would have to go to extremes to find something bad to say about this photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 19, 2007 Share #12 Posted February 19, 2007 Brent, well I guess I'm in a minority of one in finding the composition a jumble of different features with nothing linking them together. My basic question is what is it a photograph of? The building? The palm tree? The black structure? The black structure in the middle merges into the lamps in the background - or are they part of the structure? I can't tell. The parm tree has a few fronds obscuring the building in the background. It's been shot at the worst time of day for light. I could go on, but William has requested that there be no critisism of his images. Yes the colours are good and it's sharp, but that isn't enough IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinop Posted February 19, 2007 Share #13 Posted February 19, 2007 Like the scene / shot angle with its warm & rich colors + the shadows. The building facade architecture is also enjoyable. Nice to see such scenes on days like this. I have just completed digging (and chipping) out the ~18 inches of snow and ice that hit here last week. The effect was amplified by the cold temperatures and strong winds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 19, 2007 Share #14 Posted February 19, 2007 Brent, well I guess I'm in a minority of one in finding the composition a jumble of different features with nothing linking them together. I would agree with you that you are probably in a minority of one on this. There is quite enough of the building showing to demonstrate the architecture. The palm leaves give the building a sense of place and the shadow at the bottom of the image further enhances that sense and provides framing as well--pulling attention to the brighter, more colorful area of the image. The black wrought iron fixture is another aspect of the architectural style and has as much business being in the image as the builder intended when it was put there in the first place. Can you really not tell it's a lamp post? The real issue here, however, is not the merits of this image. It is the fact that, for some reason unknown to the rest of us, you have a running feud going with William and will allow him to post nothing, be it verbal or visual, without taking him to task on it. I don't know how or when it all got started, but it's really quite boring. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted February 19, 2007 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2007 Ok guys, time out... remember one of the main purposes of the Forum is to share your favorite snapshots. Not to participate in some sort of competition where you're being judged on composition, light, color, etc, etc........If that's ones criteria, there are other places where that can be found. We are all part of the same team -sort of- , the Leica team. blah blah blah.... William, It's good to see the world through your lens. Keep it going. Regards, Ed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted February 20, 2007 Share #16 Posted February 20, 2007 Nice to see you posting again, Conrad. How's life on a beautiful sun-drenched island? I don't know how I did it but I actually got a cold... Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 20, 2007 Share #17 Posted February 20, 2007 I don't know how I did it but I actually got a cold... Cheers, Sorry to hear that Conrad. I guess that supports the contention that you don't CATCH a cold by GETTING cold. Can you find chicken noodle soup there, or did they have to toss it all because of the bird flu? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 20, 2007 Share #18 Posted February 20, 2007 I don't know how I did it but I actually got a cold... Cheers, There's a lot of it about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanydave Posted February 21, 2007 Share #19 Posted February 21, 2007 A well saturated image. Not an image worthy of hanging on a wall but for use in a tourist brochure, maybe? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted February 21, 2007 Share #20 Posted February 21, 2007 Sorry to hear that Conrad. I guess that supports the contention that you don't CATCH a cold by GETTING cold. Can you find chicken noodle soup there, or did they have to toss it all because of the bird flu? I would have to find an attractive feminine soul to make it for me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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