Solitude à Bénarès

Critiques [Translate]

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• avene (6916)
• [2008-08-26 9:45]

hello Patrice,
love this photo, the Escher-esque stairs are fascinating and the single human figure adds a great accent. I like a lot the B&W approach, it certainly emphasises angles and shapes that might disappear in the colour version. excellent work, goes to my favourites.

best,
Kristine

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• cigdom (1740)
• [2008-08-26 9:49]

Hi Patrice,
Very very nice capture! I liked teh geometry at this photo.I think B&W choice is very good and suitable. VEry well seen and captured.
Thanks for sharing
Regards.
Cigdem

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• maria (2270)
• [2008-08-26 9:53]

Hi Patrice,
Superb graphical composition. Wise decision to have this image converted into B&W as the different patterns and external shapes are more contrasted.
Midtones are a bit dark, so are the shadows.
Regards,
Maria

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• goodwill (3885)
• [2008-08-26 9:54]

Outstanding POV, Patrice.
The B&W siuts the mood of the shot.
Your subject seems to be contemplating on some issues....as to why are you clicking him in Black and white, where as you see the whole of the world in colours!!

Take care,
Rajeev

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• DKarine (3680)
• [2008-08-26 10:00]

Superbe n&b Patrice.
J'aime l'enchevêtrement des escaliers qui passent partout de droite et de gauche... et semblent laisser cet homme totalement indifférent ou au contraire, totalement perdu.
On y voit beaucoup de choses suivant l'état d'esprit dans lequel on est.
ça marche et j'aime beaucoup!
Karine

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• crhieatt (4497)
• [2008-08-26 10:39]

Patrice,
A nice combination of B&W graphicisim - and a little dash of humanity.
But of course - the camera always lies!

Regards
Colin

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• lasscor (7613)
• [2008-08-26 10:43]

Bonsoir Patrice,
Belle composition graphique avec tous ces escaliers qui se croisent.
Seul au milieu de la foule, malgré les apparences ...
Un sentiment bien représenté dans ta composition.
TFS,
Corinne

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• burGu (2859)
• [2008-08-26 10:46]

Hi Patrice,
There is a great graphism in your photo. You can make at least 2 photos from this beautiful B&W shot.
Stairs, lost in darkness step by step, and reverse triangle at the bottom can be a photo itself without that man! Texture on the wall and prints on it are amazing.
Photo has a 3D structure; stairs in the background gives a horizontal dimension behind the man and the dark stairs gives a vertical dimension.
Figure sits exactly at the right place, not in the so middle, not in the so edge...
Very well seen and captured,
Best,
Burcu

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• tomescuc (1542)
• [2008-08-26 10:59]

Excellently captured - the meditation mood with the cold, graphical elements criscrossing and intertwining. Very good work!
Cristian

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• derek3755 (2586)
• [2008-08-26 11:56]

Hi Patrice

very nice capture, superb graphical composition.

Regards
Derek

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• isindir (176)
• [2008-08-26 13:17]

Like this photo, only thing - small triangle in front of the guy do not give opportunity to concentrate on his face.. Face also could be little bit lightened..

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• cbrman (14673)
• [2008-08-26 22:52]

Hello Patrice,

Très bon graphisme et très bonne utilisation des ombres et des lumières. J'aime beaucoup ce noir et blanc parfaitement maitrisé. Bien vu !

A+

Dominique

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• Faros (3857)
• [2008-08-26 23:10]

Salut Patrice,
J'aime beaucoup les vagues d'escaliers qui enveloppent cet homme posé sur son ile,

Phil.

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• kensimage (7932)
• [2008-08-26 23:17]

It's not easy to get graphic pictures in India, I think, but you have done it very successfully here, Patrice. The stones not only have shapes and forms and light and shadow, they have very rich texture. Erratic and unpredictable texture, not all clean and scrubbed, and thus very suited to India. Regards, Ken.

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• bostankorkulugu (26925)
• [2008-08-27 1:05]

graphics in black and white... not so common from india... but you ve managed to create a charming compo out of all these components... my compliments patrice... very nice indeed...

korkut

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• KLB (9423)
• [2008-08-27 1:06]

Bonjour Patrice

Un cadrage excellent autour de cet homme qui permet de développer notre imaginaire, en inventant la vie, l'animation, l'ambiance autour de lui. Sans ta note, on pourrait le croire en méditation, retiré de tout...
Le traitement en N&B est un excellent choix et renforce cette superbe image.
Beau travail.

A bientôt
Karine

** Je reviens ce matin ;o)

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• rigoletto (23298)
• [2008-08-27 1:09]

First time, graphics surpass colors, in a photo from Varanasi... And still in the mood of meditation...
One of the most creative presentations i've ever seen from that place of mysticism. Congratulations Patrice,
Deniz

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• Bartleby (1777)
• [2008-09-01 16:16]

bonsoir Patrice,
des lignes partout, un chouette N&B et cet homme. Grosse atmosphère je trouve. Bravo.

Philippe

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• achakladar (715)
• [2008-09-02 5:48]

Very graphical.

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• tehanu_f (6724)
• [2008-09-05 14:16]

I missed this superb shot. your cadrage is perfect. the interwoven lines surrounding the man create stunning graphics. last but not least, the worn, dirty wall's texture add a lot to the atmosphere.
regards,
fusun

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• marion44 (3037)
• [2008-09-07 12:40]

Bonjour Patrice,
Les apparences... ou les intentions des photographes ! :)
Solitaire ou pas, le résultat est superbe avec cet enchevêtrement de lignes géométriques, inhabituel dans une photo made in India.
Bises,
Marion

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• Wanda1 (8779)
• [2008-09-08 20:38]

Hi Patrice,
The lines of the stairs going in every direction and the man sitting so still people watching makes for a great shot. I like that you have placed him right at the top of the composition and black and white works so well for this shot and its graphic nature.
Best Regards
Wanda

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• totoamoto (1906)
• [2008-09-11 4:36]

Salut Patrice
J'aime beaucoup cette composition..Tout ce béton, ces marches, ce gris.. et puis cet homme la au milieu..
Vraiment bien vu
Cyril

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• Luko (13798)
• [2008-10-05 7:12]

Magnifique! quelle rigueur géométrique!
Conversion au petit poil également, on jurerait un film.

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• Polonaise (18045)
• [2008-10-05 12:00]

Varanasi ???
Is this Varanasi ??
Just for the sole uniqueness of your approach to the seriously overplay theme on Varanasi and the dirty waters of Ganga - my sincere thank you, Patrice.

george
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• Merline (5740)
• [2008-10-06 9:49]

Bonsoir,
ce noir et blanc est d'une grande beauté, un travail tout en finesse qui me ravit. Le choix de nous montrer cet endroit tant montré, par une photo minimaliste et graphique aussi. C'est conçu au millimètre et dénote aussi une très belle sensibilité, loin du sensationnalisme ambiant. Certains détails du visage un peu sombres à mon goût. Du très bon...!

Amicalement
Michèle

suis passée au Mont en septembre, mais je n'étais pas en forme..:)