Daves View
Belated
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 5 January 2009 in Cityscape & Urban.
Better late than never! Wishing a happy and safe new year to everyone here! This was taken last week in a small village in Gloucester
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
zahai from Berlin, Germany
Unusual composition, love the contrast in colors, form and texture. Nicely spotted :)
5 Jan 2009 9:11am
@zahai: Thanks Zahai
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Beautiful composition! I wish you all the best in 2009, Dave!
5 Jan 2009 10:40am
@Giovanni: Thanks Giovanni, same to you
blackivory from Singapore, Singapore
I like how the cheery ballooon stands out against the gloom in the background :) Have a wonderful year ahead!
5 Jan 2009 10:45am
@blackivory: Thanks blackivory, same to you!
Laura from Birmingham, United Kingdom
Happy New year to you too. Nice focal range and contrast.
5 Jan 2009 10:54am
@Laura: Thanks Laura, although the shot (other than the baloon) was blurred with PS
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I agree with blackivory - Happy New Year to you too!
5 Jan 2009 10:58am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks Sharon
@zOOm: Thanks zOOm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I really like the composition of this shot Dave.
Happy New Year to you too :)
5 Jan 2009 11:57am
@MaryB: Thanks Mary!
Olivier Jules from Lanciano, Italy
stunning composition! I love all of this picture!
5 Jan 2009 12:10pm
@Olivier Jules: Thanks Olivier
@Veronelle: Thanks Veronelle, same to you
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
lovely light here. Spectacular framing and composition. Have a nice 2009
5 Jan 2009 1:11pm
@João Mourão: Thanks João, same to you
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Wonderful composition and perspective. The colours pop from my screen
5 Jan 2009 1:54pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks Eyes
@ida: Thanks Ida
@Eleftheria!: Thanks Eleftheria
@zero: Thanks Zero
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Totally delightful Dave, a real eye-candy shot ;) and I hope 2009 brings you tons of good stuff !
5 Jan 2009 3:34pm
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine, same to you!
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Cool shot. I like your perspective; the clock tower makes a nice detail.
5 Jan 2009 4:20pm
@Steve Rice: Thanks Steve
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Like a metaphor of our hopes against the facts painted by current circumstance. In the end, all we have our hopes, dreams, and wishes; I desire these come true for you and all of us in 2009. Great photo.
5 Jan 2009 5:09pm
@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Possibly reading a bit too much into this one! :) Thanks for your comment!
@Alphons: Thanks Alphons, same to you
JJ from Jersey City, United States
The contrast between the bright vivid colors and the more subdued lighting on the buildign works well
happy New year to you too
5 Jan 2009 7:01pm
@JJ: Thanks JJ
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Looks like they are hoping against the odds there . . but,.aren't we all. Stay lucky !
5 Jan 2009 7:10pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks Ronnie
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham, same to you!
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
Very clever and nice composition. Happy New Year to you!
5 Jan 2009 8:03pm
@Emilio Garcia: Thanks Emilio, same to you!
Volodia from Mississauga, Canada
WOW, what an amazing picture. Excellent colours and scenery.
5 Jan 2009 9:02pm
@Volodia: Thanks Volodia
@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon, same to you!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Thanks Dave... same to you too...! I like the clock tower.
6 Jan 2009 12:52am
@Observing: Thanks Mike
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Happy New Year Dave!!
The balloon and the round clock pooping up have the same shape. Well seen.
6 Jan 2009 1:09am
@akarui: Thanks Akarui, I think I got lucky on that front
JamesC from portland, United States
Beautiful shot of the big Ben included with the balloon, nice & creative. Happy New Year.
6 Jan 2009 2:34am
@JamesC: Thanks James, although you might need to catch up on your UK geography, Big Ben is a couple of hundred miles to the southeast! :) Thanks for your comment!
Canon EOS 400D
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F/8.0
ISO 100
18 mm