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Arches III
Image Title:  Arches III
 
 By: Hugo de Wolf  
  Copyright ©2004



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Photographer Hugo de Wolf {K:184670}
Project #36 Magic Light Camera Model Nikon F100
Categories Architecture
Travel
Film Format
Portfolio Dossier Iran
Lens Nikon  28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF AF
Uploaded 4/12/2004 Film / Memory Type Fuji  NPH
    ISO / Film Speed 400
Views 566 Shutter 1/15
Favorites Aperture f/5.6
Critiques 50 Rating
5.96
/ 33 Ratings
Location City -  Shiraz
State - 
Country - Iran   Iran
About The effect of the early moring light shining in the dimly lit vaults of the Mosque in the middle of the Bazaar in Shiraz was a sight I could not resist. I'll post another version of this photo where a local guide shows us in. Maybe that one fits better in this triptych, but I consider it of a lesser quality. Your comments, as always, are very much appreciated!

As to the theme of this triptych, the mingling of natural with artificial light, the cool tones in contrast with the warm tones is the theme of this triptych.

Cheers,

Hugo
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There are 50 Comments in 1 Pages
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Ron Beezley   {K:2834} 4/12/2004
Excellent photo, crisp lines


Carlheinz Bayer   {K:14220} 4/12/2004
WOW!!! I LOVE THE COLORS ON THAT ONE. Sometimes the light is just magic, isn't it? I love the contrast, shaddows and the composition. Good work. I will put you on my friends list now, because I can't risk to miss any of your images. Cheers! Carlheinz


M. Tigrek   {K:2289} 4/12/2004
Very nice composition and lighting.
Regards.


Danny Brannigan   {K:16030} 4/12/2004
great. I love it.Pity about the wires but unless you have something like ps you really are stuck.This whole shot has been well thought out ant well handled.


Glenn R. McGloughlin   {K:3837} 4/12/2004
Really very nice... would also be a great black and white.
Glenn


Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/12/2004
Thanks Glenn, I hadn't even considered that. But I think you are absolutely right. I'd still go for the colour version though.... I don't seem to be able to attach an image, but it looks nice too.

Cheers,

Hugo


Teunis Haveman   {K:52398} 4/12/2004
Hugo, zoals altijd weer een sfeervolle opname
Teunis


WALT MESK   {K:10731} 4/12/2004
eccellent,hugo,eccellent!great perpstive....
walt.


ventrix drogo   {K:59141} 4/12/2004
Excellent, very nice site and good ligth. Good capture. Bye


Lee Harris   {K:14694} 4/12/2004
Very rich in tones and shadows.
I do like the transformation of the pillar colors from back to front.
You have captured this very good.
I'm sorry I'm not able to critique this better, but I can be honest and let you know I like this picture much.
Best Regards
Lee


Burak Tanriover   {K:16604} 4/12/2004
the lighting is very beautiful,I like to see shadows on the columns.regards


Roy Vanover   {K:13762} 4/12/2004
Hugo,
Just Fantastic! Excellent framing, angle, light and depth.
Beautiful!
Roy


Lori Stitt   {K:74434} 4/12/2004
YES!! The cool tones together with the warm tones is EXCELLENT!

The composition couldn't possible be any better on this one even if you tried! It' perfect, and perfectly beautiful!!

Lori :)

ps..thanks for the Easter wishes!


Kees and Carolyn    {K:15193} 4/12/2004
Wow! Beautiful tones! Fantastic designs and workmanship! Very detailed!
Carolyn


Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:176321} 4/12/2004
oh Hugo..
another oustanding shot! big the perspective, the colors, the way of the architecture orients them that for my fortune I have seen in the "palace" of Seville. the composition is perfect only the columns is little vertical (or is my eyes?!?!).. the beautiful one is that they carry to the center indeed they make to magically escape the look towards right. excellent the exposure.. without tripod!! the colors and the use that you make of the fuji are BIG!
my congrats
cheers
roby


Ed Rhodes   {K:1113} 4/12/2004
superb photo!


Annika Ekebert   {K:1741} 4/12/2004
This is a brilliant shot.
I love the light, composition and colours.
I enjoy your work, Hugo.
My compliments!


Dan Lightner   {K:12684} 4/12/2004
I love the symmetry and the way the lighting changes as my eye progresses through the aches.
Regards Dan


Ghada Noman   {K:3024} 4/12/2004
very nice shot, i love the lighting , and very nice composition.


Saeed Al Shamsi   {K:47458} 4/13/2004
Arches are the best and the rich elements for the architecture photo images,`cos they give the perspective and the long vision orientation, I used this one yesterday for study purpose and been assembled to see the overlapping elements and the increase depth perspective, the effect of light and shadow as well, and good example for close to the camera and far out of it ,and the result, from the reassembling we find a small "tilt" or an balance angle "up right -low left? the decoration so sharp and perfect details, the bright gave a "suffer" to the lovely floor details, regarding B&W I think the best is colour one ,not because of the image ,but you will lose the wonderful "mosaic" colours,to show the lovely columns "left" the main close arch suffer little bit of it?s left side,conclusions,outstanding historical image,cheers,Saeed
(Ps.am still looking to the others)


Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/13/2004
Hi Saeed, Thanks for the indepht analysis. You are right, there's a slight tilt in the image. I think it's due to the Nikor 28-105 mm distortion at focal lenghts smaller than 48 degrees. I have corrected the pinch and the tilt in a previous version, but it unbalances the image even more, so I decided to go for this one. I also agree with you on the B&W one. I could not upload it yesterday, but if that bug has been corrected, I will. It creates a different atmosphere, and introduces a timeless effect, but I like the colour version better....

Thanks,

Hugo


B:)liana    {K:30945} 4/13/2004
Wow.. Hugo. this is great. Great DOF. and lighting. well done my friend. and thank you ;-D)
Kisses, Biliana


Jeroen Krol   {K:3085} 4/13/2004
Hugo,

this is very good photo!

I love the composition and colours.
One or two thing that could improve this one:
- maybe you could crop the image at the right hand side (just a slice, so that it doesn't start with that overexposed area/side of the wall)
And what would absolutely top it of is a local person, but I guess you didn't have that choice when you shot this one.

Regards,

Jeroen


Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/13/2004
Hi Jeroen, Thanks for your comment. I tried to upload a photo with a local in it (I did have that choice!) but it didn't work; as soon as that but has been fixed, I'll let you know....

I opted for this version, because I think the man in the composition distracts from the scerene atmosphere and the colour in it.

I considered the crop you suggest too, but although I do believe it would minimalise the overexposed part, I think it would make the columns on the right too flimsy, thus unbalancing the scene... I'll get back to you on this....

Cheers,

Hugo


Tommaso Razzano   {K:8067} 4/13/2004
Although I think that it will be a wonderful b&w ...I think that here the colors are wonderful !
a very good job ...dear friend.
ciao !
tommy.


Getulio Melo   {K:6481} 4/13/2004
Dear Hugo, what a stunning hue and lighting! I liked very much the too defined texture (I almost can feel it) and atmosphere. Really a very beautiful image! Congrats.
Best regards.


Gertrud Gozner   {K:14222} 4/13/2004
great perspective and colors!


John Hatziemmanouil   {K:40580} 4/13/2004
Hallo Hugo! Well, I see that you really must be very happy about this! Iran gives you so many! Really great this one!


Murat Harmanlikli   {K:7824} 4/13/2004
Very good tones and composition.
Regards..


Verena Rentrop   {K:14417} 4/13/2004
Hi Hugo,

there are two parts of the photo which I really love, on one hand the soft texture of the columns and there the different colours from the front to the back.

On the other hand, the arches in the back.

I know without the blue tiles in the middle arche I wouldn't see the related column in blue,
but IMHO all arches without tiles would be my favourite.

Cheers,
Verena


Jani Salvataggio   {K:26829} 4/13/2004
Fantastic work!!!!! wonderful image!!!
regards
Jani


jon parsons   {K:13630} 4/13/2004
Dear Hugo, magnificent shot of the great arches my friend! wonderful depth perception in this photo! lighting and colors are also quite astounding... marvelous work....jon


Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/13/2004
To all:

Thanks for all your comments, I really appreciate them. As I experienced some problems uploading the alternative yesterday, I'll post it today. I consider this shot of a lesser quality, but I think it does carry the same atmosphere.

Cheers,

Hugo



Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/13/2004
Hallo Jeroen, ik heb eindelijk het alternatief met "de Local" kunnen toevoegen... Ben benieuwd of je het met de keuze om hem weg te laten eens bent.

Groeten,

Hugo


Jeroen Krol   {K:3085} 4/13/2004
Hugo,

I agree; you made the right choice. The photo without the 'local' is indeed the better one.

Regards,

Jeroen


Carmem A. Busko   {K:48763} 4/14/2004
Hugo, this "Arcs" serie is fantastic.. excellent perspective, perfect lighting... another great serie you did.
Best regards,
Carmem


Castillion .   {K:1570} 4/14/2004
Yeah !!! That's it!! Shapes, colors, composition... Superb shot. Goes to fav+


T L   {K:18925} 4/14/2004
Oh this is good, the light is splendid, and the upper part of the photo is amazing. Congrats!


Joshua Rainey   {K:5069} 4/16/2004
I like the shot because it is completely off-centered but it doesn't feel that way at all. The hallway draws the eye to the right side very easily...


Jan Symank   {K:15755} 4/18/2004
Beautful mixture of warm and cold light and shadows.
Very well composed
Groet
Jan


Mikael Leijon   {K:1999} 4/19/2004
What a wonderful light. Nice composed image. Well done!
/Mikael


Maja Gligoric   {K:13402} 4/20/2004
Great lighting Hugo!


Myles King   {K:791} 4/20/2004
Beautiful beautiful picture. Great angle. myles


Paulo Machado   {K:4492} 4/27/2004
A great atmosphere with a magic light, the colors and the forms really great.
What about a tigher crop, more enphasis on the roof?



Hugo de Wolf   {K:184670} 4/27/2004
Hi Paulo, Thanks for the suggestion. I considered that, but I kind of like the shadows in this shot, in the triptych, that's a repeating element, the transition between the cool natural light and the warm artificial light. Maybe I should've burned the foreground a bit more, though.

Cheers,

Hugo


Antonella Nistri   {K:21867} 4/29/2004
A fantastic fugue of arches and a soffused,yet colorful light. A real marvel! Antonella


David Tasker   {K:4194} 4/29/2004
Hugo - Great Shot - If this was in digital I would be inclined to clone out teh electric wires. It is such a beautiful shot to have modern wires hanging - good work


Marco Cusumano   {K:455} 5/1/2004
La luce è molto armoniosa e la prospettiva d'effetto! complimenti, ciao.


Patrick Jacobson   {K:29151} 10/6/2004
Great shot my friend! Love the warm feeling one get.. the mood is excellent.. a photo that makes me dream!! =) Great colors and fantastic light.. love the texture.. wow! Fantastic composition. I like it alot.. 7++

Ps. Ive done a few new shots.. taken in a place where there are archways! See if you like them or dislike.. hehe.. =)

Cheers!

Patrick J


James Hager   {K:6285} 12/8/2004
Nice composition looking down the row of arches with just enough visible to the left to give a broader idea of the space. I also like the difference in the light as you move down the arches which goes from cool to warm. Nicely done.


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