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João F * Photography
{K:41945} 8/26/2009
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Amazing my friend.
hugs
joao
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 9/28/2008
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Nice light here and those colours as well. What i like this kind of places....they can be so ugly, but so interesting and beautiful at the same time.
Jeanette
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Terrence Kent
{K:7023} 9/15/2007
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oops... hehe
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Terrence Kent
{K:7023} 9/15/2007
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Great minds sir, great minds...
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Antonia BauerleinSehnert
{K:30599} 6/6/2007
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Given the available light (or apparent lack thereof), this is an excellent shot. I've read most of the comments thus far and am wondering what to add. I agree that the complimentary blue and orange really give this shot a "leg up" insofar as they really help the eye to discern the contrast. The "spot" lights add a touch of life and the hazy areas do fit with the industrial nature of the scene. I don't think that Coffey's BW is an improvement, as there isn't enough contrast in light to discern the elements of the structures -- it is muddy. The color version is far better. I like the diagonal in your composition (top left to bottom right). As I study the shot I find myself wishing there could have been a bit more illumination or brightness, but my guess is that if you were to push that in PS, the quality of the image might begin to degrade.
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神 風
{K:10665} 6/3/2007
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No.? or
No.? No.? or
No.? No.? No.?
There were three (3) questions there minus my salary one ...
So, ... which one did you answer?
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 6/2/2007
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No.
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神 風
{K:10665} 6/2/2007
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Dear Hugo and Joggie of course ... Long Time,
Do you really think that you as a slightly advanced amateur only has the right to say: "I think the future only holds digital photography for payed jobs." having spelled 'PAID' wrong?
Well how much do you think the 105-Year-Old Company 'Paid' me for the attached image which has only received 42 views and 3 comments thus far, but was shot with Medium Format Film?
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1300776
As for your image itself Hugo it is a decent architectural and/or industrial nocturnal as Joggie described, but it is profitable commercially since YOU brought up the subject somewhat?
I do have reservations also concerning the actual camera used and especially since a couple of others have spoken about MFs they have, but wouldn't all of YOUR 'Shutter Curtains' have 'Stucked' together by now with the various types of global humidity where ever you live?
I'll continue further if or not I'm invited to do so, but for now I'll just divulge that I have rated this image an honest '5' and really believe that the attached courtesy B&W reworked version getting rid of that very bright horizontal light in or on the bottom central ('movement machine' ???), is much more impactful ... Yes/No?
Best of Regards,
Douglas
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神 風
{K:10665} 6/2/2007
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Dear Hugo and Joggie of course ... Long Time,
Do you really think that you as a slightly advanced amateur only has the right to say: "I think the future only holds digital photography for payed jobs." having spelled 'PAID' wrong?
Well how much do you think the 105-Year-Old Company 'Paid' me for the attached image which has only received 42 views and 3 comments thus far, but was shot with Medium Format Film?
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1300776
As for your image itself Hugo it is a decent architectural and/or industrial nocturnal as Joggie described, but it is profitable commercially since YOU brought up the subject somewhat?
I do have reservations also concerning the actual camera used and especially since a couple of others have spoken about MFs they have, but wouldn't all of YOUR 'Shutter Curtains' have 'Stucked' together by now with the various types of global humidity where ever you live?
I'll continue further if or not I'm invited to do so, but for now I'll just divulge that I have rated this image an honest '5' and really believe that the attached courtesy B&W reworked version getting rid of that very bright horizontal light in or on the bottom central ('movement machine' ???), is much more impactful ... Yes/No?
Best of Regards,
Douglas
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 5/6/2007
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Hi Hugo,
for sure a perfect night picture with all the right aperture settings. I like the "technical" aspect here. The repeating lines and elements. the shere size. Would love to see a human element here, just for giving us a clue about the real size.
Hope you are well!
Thilo
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 5/5/2007
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well.. hugo.. dear.. hope you are well..and your donors status is expired!!!
roby
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Dubravko Grakalic
{K:25235} 5/4/2007
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powerfull machinery, and photo...technology wins over human kind...
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Dino Lupani
{K:15142} 4/12/2007
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Amazing perspective and excellent composition, very well done and seen my friend, congrats!
Dino
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/5/2007
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..and happy eaSter..
:)
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/5/2007
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woow hugo..
is absolutely metallic and great!
i like it yhe perspective created on the metallic structure (bridge of work), and the paly on light so delicate!
but also i see that you have used a realy PIECE OF CAMERA..
have all the best and happy eater to you and yours!
hugs
roby
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 4/1/2007
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Wonderful industrial/dusk shot!! Great tones/colors, love the 'racing' little 'truck'/golf cart, fabulous repetitive lines/patterns, excellent composition... well done!!
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 4/1/2007
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Hi Hugo - those machines are GIGANTIC! I have to go there someday too. But like you, in the evening. Then they look at their best / weirdest.
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 3/30/2007
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The composition is somewhat "unifinished", Hugo, though the spark of atmosphere does ignite! Especially remarkable I find the fact that there seem to be some tiny amount of "haze" that doesn't allow one to see clearly the tiniest details - its look and feel get so smoggy and industrial this way. Which fits very well the deserted atmosphere too!
Cheers,
Nick
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 3/27/2007
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Yes, this can gives more idea about the movement in this place, a good angle shot so to shows the huge giant machines as of lovely looking machines especially with the cool atmosphere of” late evening”. The stars shaping the source of lights give an extra impact to the scene.
Nice work.
Regards
Saeed
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Walter Scarella
{K:19671} 3/26/2007
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Excellent perspesctive and beautiful light, perfect point of shot. Nice one !!! Congrats....Regards....Walter
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 3/26/2007
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H -
Good to see another challenge in the works. I recently met Mr Tom R. in DC and have challenged him to submit better photos of the Great Falls NP. We'll see how that goes. He'll destroy me of course.
I'm surprised noone commented on the use of color here - the blue and orange are direct compliments and lead to the strong seperation between objects. This warm/cold association is often used with automotive photography, to get a really wonderful glossy surface, and yet here it shows up in an industrial shot.
Also no one seems to have made a comment on the star lights.
M
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/26/2007
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Allright, then! Send me an email, and I'll tell you what I have in mind... The addy is in my bio.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Hugo,
Bring it,
Martin
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Hugo,
I will bring it, my friend! Tell your Wife to go out and buy an extra frige, because you will need it... ;)...
No, holds bared... Explain your program and I'll conform to it... ;)
Please spare me the excuse of outdated equipment... LMAO...
My Bronnie might be old, but she's a good girl,
Martin
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 3/25/2007
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No, I don't see the containers as distractions, Hugo; more as isolated secondary elements. The main lines are too dominant to have the containers get in the way. They are, after all the objects that the cranes manipulate and give some sense of scale to these massive machines.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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By the way, I think it's great to see a donor star next to your name....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Aline,
Thanks for your comment, the way you phrased it is very elaborate and very well thought through; and I appreciate that! It's thanks to Teun I got this chance....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Joggie,
That's what I like about tungsten film. Those cranes are huge - with my D2x and a 12-24 mm, it was a struggle to get the closest crane entirely into my viewfinder. I think I have a few images with a closer perspective, rendering it more abstract.
I think the future only holds digital photography for payed jobs, but the thought that goes into an analogue photo, where each shot can be directly expressed in money (i'm still utterly Dutch in some respect) remains to be a great excersise, as I tend to pay more attention to composition, as well as the technicalities such as exposure, aperture, shutterspeed, and such. Having to use a separate light meter also helps in refreshing the understanding in the various aspects. Hope you see what I mean.
By the way, did you receive the email I sent you today? I read your message you wanted to contact me about AE; my email addy is in my bio...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 3/25/2007
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Another very imposing night scene Hugo.
It is very rich in detail. I'll use another film analogy to describe this one. This almost appears surreal as if it were some kind of space ship dock from "Star Wars" or "Space Odyssey".
Andre
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Paul,
I think the repetition also keeps the composition rather simple, with the diagonal and the horizon as single items. IMO, that's the strongest point in this photo, and in that respect the carts with the containers are almost a distraction. Would you agree?
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Dirk,
Thanks...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hey AJ,
I see what you mean, and I'll see what I can do for you with the third installment in this series. Didn't want to push it too much. A complicating factor is, that we were accompanied by a security agent, driving us around, and we were bound to follow his lead - and his lead was to drop us off and get some dinner....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Phil,
Thanks, mate! Nice to hear from you through Usefilm again!
Cheers,
hugo
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A N
{K:-67} 3/25/2007
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By the way, why did you cropped this one ? (I already knew the larger release.)
Maybe this one has more "strentgh", as being more focused on the perspective ?
In the meantime, we miss here part of the beauty of the machine in the foreground..
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A N
{K:-67} 3/25/2007
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I saw this huge structure from far away, in this night of February when I made a long drive in the harbor. Alas, impossible to approach it.
You know, at this moment and at this place I thought about Dutch photographers, and about your work.
When I discovered your project, the coincidence striked me.
Your pictures of this site are talentuous and hypnotizing.
I like this twillight luminosity, it allows to see all the details of this great perspective, and in the meantime the colored illuminations.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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ooooooh! Bring it on! My wife will be more than happy if I free up some space in our fridge...;) All we need to do is to determine the boundaries of the challenge, or shall we make it a free fight? If so, I have a few ideas....:)
I'd never dare to insult a bronnie; I still cherish my ol' Yashica with care, an occasionally treat with a fresh battery for its cure lightmeter, and a bit of soft cloth to wipe off the dust... You should hear it's self exposure device purr with pleasure when I take it out of its pouch....:) Those cameras should be treated with respect and care....
Incidentally, I have the pleasure of shooting a few rolls with a 197x Zorki K4 which I borrowed from another UF member, John Melskens. Only a few more snaps before I can drop off the roll of film at the lab.
The competition with the hassy, my newest love is a tough one to win, though...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Hugo,
Wait, wait, wait, I submit ole' mate... But, now that you have insulted my Bronnie, with your dust comment your on my friend... hehehe
I think I have a couple roles of 120 in the fridge just waiting for this event, as I accept your challange... ;)
Cheers,
Marty
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 3/25/2007
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Lovely image in this series Hugo - Great mix of warm and cool colours. I like the repetition of the crane structures - Really worth a closer perspective for an abstract shot. Well done with this one - great to see some people still work with film!
Joggie
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 3/25/2007
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The repetition lends a nice angle to your shot, Hugo.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 3/25/2007
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Hi Martin,
Yeah, it's definitely been a long time.... But hey! I always enjoy a nice challenge! So get the dust off your Bronnie, and the game is on....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/25/2007
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Hugo,
Why must you show all of us digital geeks up with the “Hassie”, because it’s not fare at all… LMAO… You make me want to get my “Bronnie” out just to try and compete with you… hehehe… Yeah, Right?
I could not hold a candle to your “Masterful” work my friend… Please post more often, so that I might learn a thing, or 2...
Love your work, indeed,
Martin
PS. I’m getting out my “Bronica” right now and your in trouble “Mister” LMAO!
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Dirk Noort
{K:9683} 3/25/2007
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Prachtig!
Dirk.
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 3/25/2007
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A nice compressed vision of these machines along the diagonal. However, I would perhaps like to see a little more colour saturation or contrast, and/or the sky a little darker. A shot from 10 minutes later?
AJ
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 3/25/2007
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Nice one, mate! An interesting series. All that machinery, and not a human in sight. Obviously, the Hassey's getting a thrashing? :) Great work as usual, mate!
Phil
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