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holmertz (102760) 2014-03-24 11:14

Hello Ourania,
If you had really needed to bring more details out of the shadow on the door, the "shadows/highlights" could easily have done that, provided you have such a tool. On the other hand I don't see that it is needed in this case. Dense shadows describe the true circumstances and should be accepted, as long as they don't spoil the picture or hide something very essential. That is not the case here. This is a fine fa軋de, and your title describes the composition accurately. This building looks quite well maintained and I like the ochra coloured surface. The shadows add a certain liveliness to the view. I am surprised to see such an urban street on Leros. I thought this was Athens.
Kind regards,
Gert

photographer_sg (6059) 2014-03-24 11:36

Hello Ourania
A beautiful tight frame with lovely old world charm. The facade of the building with its beautiful wrought iron balcony makes a very pleasing composition with excellent details and clarity. The play of light and shadows both on the building and the road is wonderful. Thanks for sharing and have a nice evening.
best regards
Satya

Silvio1953 (221695) 2014-03-24 11:51

Ciao Ourania, bel dettaglio della deliziosa facciata ornata dal grazioso balconcino in ferro battuto, gran bella l'ombra, ottima nitidezza, magnifica luce e splendidi colori, brava, ciao Silvio

Giustiniani (3650) 2014-03-24 14:34

Bonsoir Ourania, des couleurs et une lumi鑽e magnifiques. Une tr鑚 belle mise en valeur de cette jolie fa軋de. Bien vu.
Amicalement,
Magaly

ikeharel (113411) 2014-03-25 4:37

You did fine with the shadows, Ourania, not everithing play the way we would like to see as photographers, the surrounding conditions may dictate otherwise.
Anyway, I find this picture conveys well the urban neighbourhood there, sharp details and the angle upon gave extra depth. The iron balcony is an attractive element on the image.
Kalimera,
Ike

     Nicou (193806) 2014-03-25 10:55

Hello

quel cadrage et perspective quelle vue e tiamge sueprbe balcon et vue avec la grille et l'entr馥 en bois la porte bleue accompagn馥 de la fen黎re sueprbe.
Bravo et amiti�
nciou

tyro (30513) 2014-03-25 17:49

Hello Ourania,

I agree with you absolutely - it is indeed the wonderful light which makes this one so special. Oh, as well as the skill of the photographer, of course! :o)

There are wonderful "lead in" lines provided by the line between the wall and the pavement and by the balcony and shuttered windows above and that make for a strong composition. But it is the beautiful dappled light and shade (presumably from nearby trees) on this fa軋de which is so appealing.

I note your comment about that door in the foreground but I feel you do not need to worry about that - yes, there are strong contrasts there but we can see perfect details in the very deepest shadows and also in the very brightest parts too.

A fine photograph with lovely light and colours, perfect exposure and excellent details and clarity.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards.

John.

jcpix (14030) 2014-03-26 15:44

Hi Ourania,

Ooh, another tough call for me this afternoon, I loved the clouds from your most recent picture...but i just can't bypass the play of light and shade with this one. :) From the thumbnail image, it was the aspect that jumped out and had my mind trying to envision the tree(s) that stand on the other side of the street projecting these effects. I'm always down for a good door, window, or street lamp...and when you combine that with rustic colors and vivid texture like this, well...you got me hooked! :) And if that's not enough, you found a scene with the blue color mixed in, albeit faded...but still grabs my attention. A smart composition that includes essential daily life elements that work together in one pleasing frame. Top to bottom interest, a beauty! Enjoy the new day. All the best.

Friendly wishes,

Jason

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2014-03-27 4:33

namaste,
here you captured nicely the rhythm of the balcony and the door. I like the shadowed portions a lot. Nice composition in vertical with perfect light and those colours are very natural. Excellent presentation. Tfs.
S

nikkitta (17070) 2014-03-27 15:25

Kalispera Ourania querida
As I said before, very similar at some old houses in Argentina (all ver the country), must post some
Shadows are part of the capture as are electical wires
Here the main elements are well illuminated, iron balcony, windows and part of the door
Also present is a catching color contrast
Well done, warm regards
Maria

abmdsudi (95869) 2014-03-29 20:52

Hi Ourania
Good street photograph of an intriguing old building abound of detail with good clarity and the way the pov leads round the facade. Excellent clarity, play of light and shadows well spotted and captured, Congrats
Best regards

mcmtanyel (68593) 2014-04-05 20:09

Hello Ourania,
How precious are these old houses with intricate decorations and character accumulated through the decades of their existence. One of these years, I am hoping I might see these places (and Patmos, too) for myself.
We are finally seeing signs of spring here in the northeast of the U. S. of A. A few days of sunny weather and everybody becomes more cheerful!
I think you managed the light just fine in this photo. I can make out the panels of both wings of the door, so I think you have enough light there, too.
Cheers,
MT

delpeoples (60342) 2014-04-08 14:15

Cara Ourania

This type of architecture made me think immediately of Southern Italy. Funny isn't it, how the two places share such similarity, I guess that's another debt of gratitude we owe to the Greeks! I like the vertical frame you used. The colours are lovely and you captured the details of this exquisite door and window very skilfully. I really like the shady effect, it adds mood and character in my humble opinion. I see that there is quite an incline in the road, so I take a bow at your trekking efforts :)

Warmest wishes
Lisa