Leaving the scene, a photo from Hareri Hizb, Sud

Photographer's Note

This is a back alleyway in Harar. I was inspired by many of Nygus' shots when taking photos of Harar.

This city is wonderful just to get lost in its small streets and watch people do their normal things.

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rhizomes (15343) 2006-10-11 14:23

Hi Daniel,
Nice picture with this wall and the door leading the eye to the persons.
Great colors too !
Christophe

KevRyan (22924) 2006-10-11 14:24

Beautifully proportioned shot Daniel _ I like very much the pre-eminence of the surface detail and all of the rich textures within the image - the natural lighting is good too - without feeling the need to push the image into punchier dimensions - nicely timed for the figures too.

best wishes Kev

Framboisilla (5277) 2006-10-11 14:30

Bonsoir Daniel,

J'aime beaucoup ton point de vue avec ce retour de mur et les 2 personnes partant au loin... Les vieilles peintures colorées vieillies sont chouettes !

Amicalement,
Stéphanie.

ndb1958 (9289) 2006-10-11 14:32

Salut Daniel,
nice old buildings. I like the perspective you have chosen to emphasize how these persons are leaving the scenery.
Nice image,
Nino

bantonbuju (51733) 2006-10-11 14:42

hi daniel,
the division of the image into 2/3 of the fancy wall (its a history itself that wall) and the "live" scene was a very smart idea;
superb exposure handling,
good work,
bw, j.

scalerman (26884) 2006-10-11 17:31

Daniel: another successful experiment in texture. Good stuff. regards, c

greg (2835) 2006-10-11 18:19

Very nice - colours are different from nygus, but the composition is very much in his style.

jurgen (2070) 2006-10-11 18:58

Esta imagen me recuerda a aquellas del año pasado que tomaste del Perú, muy cerca de una pared y con alguna característica más como puertas o ventanas. Creo que el marco blanco no es necesario. La gente de espaldas a la derecha como que 'completa' la escena.
Por lo pronto no estaré en Munich en diciembre porque ahora estoy en Lima, pero nunca se sabe. Te lo haré saber si es posible que valla por ahí.

Furachan (0) 2006-10-11 19:07

Hara....Rimbaud was there for a while selling guns, maybe worse. France's greatest poeter, gone bad... Beautiful, haunting scene here enhganced by your very clever POV.
Nice one, Daniel!
Francis

gypsygirl58 (1329) 2006-10-11 19:48

Hi Daniel,
Love the earthy colour and textures! Great composition and POV. The two people leaving add interest as well. TFS :-)
Cheers Tina

SamB (1948) 2006-10-12 2:04

Nice work, very strong and deep composition. The people seem particularly small due to the prominence of the near wall, fitting with the heavy mood of this shot. i also like how the people are the darkest object in the frame juxtaposed against the lightest object in the frame, providing contrast to emphasize them.

Thanks!
sam

lolo73 (969) 2006-10-12 4:01

Hello Daniel,
Very nice composition with persons walking on the left. The wall is perfect too.
Good shot
Laurent

brevbrev14 (140) 2006-10-12 4:09

Hi Daniel!lovely shot with beautiful POV, great tones and compo!i really like a lot!
Ciao!

Valeria

russte (0) 2006-10-12 4:17

Hi Daniel, this image works very, very well. I often try to find a counterpoint between tired old buildings and people but it is not so easy in Western Europe (or perhaps it's my limited skills). Here the warm colours of Ethiopia (even on a cloudy day) bring a vitality. I like too how the cables provide a nice, secondary compositional element. Nice work. Stephen

Izobretenik (1268) 2006-10-12 4:51

Encore une de ces compositions qui nécessitent le compas dans l'oeil. La porte entrouverte et ces corps qui s'effacent, s'enfuient, filant dans des courbes. Ca m'impressionne. Les couleurs sont sobres, finement saisies et le ciel, bien que peu avenant, apporte à la paleur du paysage.

Izo

barrufeto_77 (28876) 2006-10-12 5:08

Hola Daniel.

Me gusta el hecho de abusar quizás un poco de pared para dar esa sensación de pequeñez y algo caótico. Bien pensado.

Bonitos colores!

Un saludo, Oscar

PixelTerror (0) 2006-10-12 5:43

Salut Daniel,
A premiere vue je trouvais la partie gauche un peu etouffante... puis je m'y suis fait, elle offre une bonne introduction un peu graphique qui guide l'oeil vers le second plan et lui laisse la place en contrastant fortement, les deux personnes qui passent completent fort bien cette composition.
Bon voyage et a samedi,
Jean-Yves

efigesta (12188) 2006-10-12 6:31

Hola Daniel
una serie muy interesante, con buenas colores y con bueno punto de vista

saludos
manuel

Tue (25798) 2006-10-12 14:34

Hej Daniel,
Good shot, which is very well composed! The textures of the walls are very interesting to see. I find the inclusion of the people very good as well. Nice work!
Hilsen,
Lars

john_c (24662) 2006-10-13 10:03

Hi Daniel,
A superb perspective, with all the different layers of the building seen with great clarity. The reddish brown street adds another hue to an already rich pallette. The people walking are ideally placed and warm the scene immeasurably. I like the depth here...later.
John

aloyho (6705) 2006-10-15 1:40

Hi Daniel,
I love this composition and the very rich exciting colours. The two figures really gave the punch and make this shot alive. Great calculation and technical control. Congratulations!! Have a nice day.

coco (30433) 2008-04-15 23:46

Hola Daniel.

Sencilla pero muy buena esta foto. Tanto su composición como su punto de vista añaden algo interesante. Puede que sea porque nos convierte en testigos pasivos de la vida diaria de esta gente.
Tal vez como en gran hermano pero en plan más artístico.

Un saludo.