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Entropy
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Copyright: Bert Hoetmer (bertolucci) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2467 W: 139 N: 3730] (11560)
Genre: Gens
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-13
Catégories: Vie quotidienne, Moment décisif
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 17-85 4-5.6 IS USM, SanDisk Ext III 4 GB, UV filter 67 mm
Exposition: f/14.0, 1/25 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Carnet de voyage: Greece 2008
Thème(s): People in the frame., Outdoor Type [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-08-22 9:20
Vue: 463
Points: 30
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Entropy

Looking at complex urban reflections challenges your view of the city and its normality. And looking closely at a picture that has these kind reflections in them (which I obviously did during the editing of this one) amplified that effect big time. I saw all kinds of urban details that I didn’t see while taking the shot, and saw other things that I did see but they popped up at strange and unexpected places. It kind of worked as a deconstruction of the reality as we normally see it and for a moment made me wonder again about the nature of it. We try to explain it in terms of causality and construct big and complex arrays of theoretical concepts to do so. But can this really be done? It made me ponder the ideas of the school of thought that stipulates that the order that we normally perceive and try to explain is only in our minds, as a reflection of the way we mentally function, and that through this it’s basically a construct . And that there’s really only chaos surrounding us. Photography sometimes manages to bridge the gap between perception and entropy.

I hope by the way that you didn’t mind that I got a bit philosophical on you today, I was unwinding for the weekend ;-) And have a great one!

Captured here is a shoe store window, in a shopping district in Athens at the base of the Lykavittos hill.

The PCS3 work flow: I cropped, altered the saturation, contrast, curves and levels for the whole pic and some elements separately, using different layers, enhanced the edges, USM-ed, added a frame and resized and did a gentle USM (1,1px, 19%) again on a 75 % transparent layer.


exif data
Camera Manufacturer : Canon
Camera Model : Canon EOS 30D
Exposure time [s] : 1/25
F-Number : 14.0
ISO speed ratings : 100
Date taken : 2008:06:13 11:55:17
Exposure bias value : -2/3
Metering mode : Evaluative, Multi-segment (5)
Exposure mode : Av-priority
Focal length [mm] : 140 mm (35 mm equiv)
Colour space : sRGB
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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9713 W: 446 N: 15812] (55960)
  • [2008-08-22 10:33]

He is er een waar je lang naar kunt kijken en telkens weer nieuwe dingen ziet. Zeer goede scherpte en toch ook een fraaie reflectie, good fotowerk

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  • Ebbe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 780 N: 1924] (9537)
  • [2008-08-22 12:08]

Quite a lot going on here. Many nice repetitions and a fine play on the strong reds. I like the vertical stripping too.

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  • UlfE Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1521 W: 18 N: 1568] (6210)
  • [2008-08-22 12:56]

Hi Bert,

Amazing reflections. Perhaps this is an not unusual street scene but when you capture it with your camera it is truly fascinating to look at. And I think it happens quite often that you discover a lot of interesting details in photo you did not see when you took it. TFS and have a nice week-end!

Cheers,

Ulf

Hallo Bert,

Dit keer weer een onvervalste "Bertolucci" waar ik altijd zoveel plezier beleef. Een foto als een stilleven met een sterke compositie, een mooi kleurbalans en veel dingen die je past ziet als je beter kijkt.

groet Rob

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  • imrek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1361 W: 65 N: 1239] (6494)
  • [2008-08-22 14:22]

Hello Bert,
not the easy one, a lot of details but i like it, sharp and clear image!

regards,

imre

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  • wolf38 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2196 W: 75 N: 1148] (7962)
  • [2008-08-22 22:29]

Hello Bert. Amazingly, this photo contains how many information. Indeed worth seeing. A skillful and photographically outstanding realized shot. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12814 W: 275 N: 17283] (69612)
  • [2008-08-23 0:31]

Hallo Bert,

Kijk dit is nu een echte Bert foto, eentje uit de duizend, niets ontbreekt, alleen de puzzel is compleet.
Wie niet zoekt, die zal niet vinden, onze Jaap zegt het zelfs ook, zoeken en u ziet nieuwe dingen, maar Bert weet daar mee om tegaan. Goed gedaan!
De enige waar ik achter zocht, is de fotograaf, maart ik heb hem tot op heden niet gevonden.
Bedankt.

Prettig weekend gewenst uit een onbewolkt Vlaanderen, maar fris met 16° C.
John.

Hi Bert, intersting image and game of reflection
the game of the red colour is intersting too
nice one
ciao
Valeria

Geia sou Bert,
It is wonderful how takes out this strong photographic result from this chaos.It is a great combo of people life,speed signs and colors.I enjoy it very much file mou,together with your note!

all the best for the new week!
Thomas

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5185 W: 56 N: 7468] (24032)
  • [2008-08-25 3:29]

Hi Bert,
Een prachtige foto van de moderne tijd. Zoveel te zien, dwars door elkaar heen, waarbij de winkel en de straat in elkaar overlopen in de winkelruit. Het stoplicht en het verkeersbord staan mooi in de voorgrond en de waas van de voorbijhaastende mensen is ook prachtig. Heel mooi fotowerk en heel goed gezien!
Groeten,
Lars

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5251 W: 95 N: 4051] (26953)
  • [2008-08-25 10:57]

Complexity, graphism, style... Typical from you...
And you composed that perfectly, in a precise and pertinent frame.
Very well done.
Stéphane

Hello Bert,
Great perspective in this awesome image with wonderful reflections well captured!
the exposure and focus is spot on with total sharpness, nice colour and superb details
well done and the notes
Tony

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1418 W: 79 N: 1818] (6810)
  • [2008-08-28 10:51]
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hi Bert,
"urbanisation visually explained" is how I think about this photo. I'm fascinated by the almost-incomprehensible mixture of elements here, but the photo IS NOT chaotic, I guess the strong red elements help to keep everything together. the motion blurr, the multitude of layered reflections symbolising many lifes going on at the same time and place - all that is the essence of a city as far as I'm concerned. love this photo.

best,
Kristine

Hi Bert,

I do like all the various splashes of red in this composition! Also nice to see the various reflections, the static elements and the blurred movement in the foreground. A very creative composition it is!

Greetings,
Dennis

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1363 W: 102 N: 1395] (5406)
  • [2008-09-09 6:50]

hallo there, bert

kristine showed me this pic a while ago. i was really impressed, but did not have time to write a comment then. an excellent, urban observation, my friend. almost looks like a collage, but i realize it is not. amazing juxtaposition of its-and-bits of urban existence and you have manage to squeeze it all into one short glimpse of the shutter. excellent! for some reason M.C. Escher comes to my mind, looking at your composition: there is no knowing what belongs really where and where it starts and ends... by the way clarity is superb while the presence of bright red makes the shot even more so attractive.

regards,
kristaps

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