A miller Posted October 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) There's nothing like a friendly water balloon war in the Old City.... M9 35mm lux fle 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/214613-street-play-in-the-arab-quarter-of-jerusalem/?do=findComment&comment=2441030'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Hi A miller, Take a look here Street Play in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ezio1966 Posted October 13, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2013 Bella ..spontanea..l'avrei vista bene anche in b/w ciao..ezio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 13, 2013 Gracie, Ezio. My Italian was never good, but I think you suggested a B&W version, which I have and will share a little later on and would love to hear which version is more appealing (if any!). Ciao, Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted October 13, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2013 Lovely moment and great memories as a child. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted October 13, 2013 Here's a gritty B&W version. I personally favor the color. 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/214613-street-play-in-the-arab-quarter-of-jerusalem/?do=findComment&comment=2441139'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 13, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Adam, Lovely photo - I particularly like the composition. What this image shows is that colour really works when it is controlled - the prevailing colour is the stone of the buildings and the street, with only the boys' clothing and the red balloons standing out. The image doesn't work so well in B&W because the background of the boy with his arms in the air is too busy. There is not enough subject isolation in the B&W image to give it strength. It is one of the biggest struggles I have with composition - getting caught out by the background. I really like the colour version. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 13, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi John and thanks for your kind and thoughtful remarks. I agree 100% on your take of the color version. In this image, as with most of my other keepers from the old markets and neighborhoods in Jerusalem, the color schemes and tones of the surrounding buildings help make the picture. The objects in the pictures, in this case the boys, are not prominent enough to strip the picture of the colors and retain the effectiveness. And the M9 does such a nice job with the colors. . All the best and look forward to sharing a few more in due course. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted October 14, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 14, 2013 Adam, I like both versions very well. The picture has great composition, sharpness, and colors/tones. I would lean toward the eye of HCB and lean toward the b&w version. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezio1966 Posted October 14, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 14, 2013 Hello Adam .. I allowed myself to review your shot .. I hope not to offend .. congratulations again to your photo .. hello ezio 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/214613-street-play-in-the-arab-quarter-of-jerusalem/?do=findComment&comment=2441460'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 14, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 14, 2013 Dleightful I like the original best, then the redone B&W. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Martin Posted October 14, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2013 I normally vote for the black and white but I really like the colour one on this occasion. Great photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted October 14, 2013 Many thanks, Stuart and Lee for your comments. And thanks, Ezio, for your time with my picture. I do agree that less contrast is better here. and you have improved the B&W version materially, IMHO. That said, I still favour the colour version, for the reasons articulated above. I think that when HCB referred to colour film as "disgusting," he was not referring to scenes like this. There is no "decisive moment" in my picture. It is simply a snapshot of a very charming and old world setting, the authenticity of which I found interesting in these modern times. A memory that I want to incapsulate and go back to from time to time. To me, the colours and tones in the stones are needed to completely portray this charm. Just my interpretation.... Thanks again! adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamad Posted December 26, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 26, 2013 Both color and B&W give a good feel to the pic. I like both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted December 26, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 26, 2013 Terrific, I like the original the best. Regards, Tom Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicatraveller Posted December 26, 2013 Share #15 Posted December 26, 2013 nice photo , for me colors is better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted December 26, 2013 Share #16 Posted December 26, 2013 Magical moment and surrounding. Color, for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartgraef Posted December 26, 2013 Share #17 Posted December 26, 2013 I like the B&W one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted December 27, 2013 Share #18 Posted December 27, 2013 This shot exudes energy and hope. COLOR, without a doubt, plays a huge role in this. BW is a different universe in this case. Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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