Can't Stop Dreaming, a photo from Haifa, Haifa

Photographer's Note

I am a princess
The princess of the sky
I rule the clouds with wisdom
I only interfere in case of a traffic jam

I am a cloud
A fluffy rain cloud
I search for dry land and dry mouths
To shower them with sweet water

I am a Beautiful girl
The most beautiful girl on earth
I always will strive for world peace
But I will be satisfied with a new car

I am a dreamer
Endlessly day dreaming
With the smallest swing of my wand
I will get lost in the worlds I create

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I captured this dreamy scene through a restuarant window. I dedided to keep the window frame inside cause I like the fact that even though it's easy to get lost in the illusion, I left enough clues to see the reality in this, as "day dreaming" always does.

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debasisdan (28) 2005-09-03 10:05

Excellent composition.

tityop (6225) 2005-09-03 10:08

Bonjour Gilad,
Bien plus qu'une princesse, un ange .....
Superbe photo, et joli coup d'oeil.
La reflexion des nuages dans la fen黎re est du plus bel effet!
Une grande photo !!
Amicalement Thierry
ps: au debut j'ai cru a un montage tellement c'est beau;o)

don_narayan (2014) 2005-09-03 10:18

wow, just great! I like the effect the glass gives... with the sky and clouds and then also the ground. veru well seen.

antho (412) 2005-09-03 10:24

Impressive how you managed to get both girl and sky reflection clear and sharp. Very original picture with much poetry.
Congratulations!

Ina (2687) 2005-09-03 10:45

What a cute and poetic picture... Good seen a tacnically very nice too...TFS...Ina...

pitai (3985) 2005-09-03 11:42

No consigo distinguir si las nubes son el reflejo del cielo o consiguen ser el dise de las cortinas. De todos modos es una foto magnifica. Especialmente por que fue tomada en un vidrio. Donde la luz se freja mucho. Exelente trabajo. Muy bien conseguido. Buen POF Y DOF.

cgrindahl (6113) 2005-09-03 12:25

Very well seen and executed Gilad. I agree with your decision to include the window frame on the left. You handle the line well and it adds almost a graphical element that contrasts strongly against the subject, as you suggest. I like it. The girl holding what could be a magic wand is certainly wondeful but the image is elevated by the reflection in the glass of the scene behind you, especially the clouds.

I downloaded the image to test whether it would benefit from a touch of increased levels. To my eye it did. You might wish to check that out for yourself. It is a minor change but worth considering.

Your note is very sweet as well. Fine work.

lollie (0) 2005-09-03 12:25

wonderfull picture,exellent composition. Compliments.

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-09-03 12:30

Hi Gilad,
In just one word i will comment your photo: SUPERB !! I don't think anything else it's need to say to a so fantastic photo.
The note it's great as well

Be well,
Antio

Albrecht (11283) 2005-09-03 13:30

Hi Gilad
That is a very good catch. Nice title and I like the picture.
Take care, -Albrecht-

jrenier (762) 2005-09-03 15:45

Really good !
You got a perfect framing, and excelent reflextions.
Well done !

rafelito (3648) 2005-09-04 13:53

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Is a photo of dreams, of poem with a dose of reality and fantasy,like to frame it and to look at her when one wants to praise the beauty, the innocence.
Thank you...

faubry (35447) 2005-09-04 16:09

wouais! tr鑚 belle photo, j'adore cette compsiton avec les nuages qui se d馭l鑼ent dans la vitre et le voilage, merci, c'est tr鑚 beau
aussi pour la texte
francine

sayzey (2358) 2005-09-04 20:45

Hey Gilad, sometimes I can spot your photos a mile off, this is one of them, as soon as I saw it I knew it was one of yours.

brilliant effect, sometimes i woudl swear you use post processing to create these effects, but I know that you dont.
Very well done!

feather (51130) 2005-09-05 7:12

Wonderful image with the superb reflections, and the little girl seemingly oblivious to your attention. I enjoy the meaning you have given this with your poetic note. Well done.
Kath

regardscroises (0) 2006-02-04 11:58

"there are and have been and will be an infinitie number of things on earth.Individuals all different,all wanting different things, all knowing different things, all loving different things, all loking different.Every thing that has been on earth has been different from any other thing. That is what i love: the difference, the uniqueness of all things and the importance of life.... i see somthing that seem wonderful;I see The diviness in ordinary things." Diane Arbus

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Mistral (15416) 2006-03-18 2:52

Hi Gilad,
I love your beautiful image. Reflections with your composition are amazing. Then your note make it a great photo!
Really well done!
A smile
Luca

isabela_sor (47748) 2006-03-18 3:22

A beautiful and sensitive picture.
Excellent composition and reflexion very interesting!
All the best

gsimon (387) 2006-03-22 14:44

Great picture
Reminds me of something out of - Alice in the Wonderland-

Haymotion (2761) 2006-07-27 2:27

Shalom Gilad
Magnifique composition !!
Techniquement parfaite... mais c'est pas ca qui ressort le mieux..
Ce qui est g駭ial c'est que ta photo fait r騅er.. par surr饌liste...Les nuages cette enfant... tr鑚 fort..
Bravo
Beau travail
Vince

adrenka (144) 2006-10-09 23:21

Really unique combination.
This little princess is sweet!

elBud (2237) 2007-10-24 9:00 [Comment]

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atlantida (2323) 2007-12-09 15:10

She looks like an angel from the heaven, those clouds bring that feeling and she looks magical with that stick in her hand, like a fairy. This is the purest image I've seen on TE, it's just glowin'. Amazing, I'm glad I found it by reading someone else's comment about it.
Keep on dreaming...
Gordana

fatizou (62) 2011-06-03 3:55

c'est tout simplement magnifique.bravo