Fairytale of Göteborg Photo

Photographer’s Note

When I stepped out to the avenue, after having a cup of tea at the city library, the first snow of the season had arrived. The two girls you see to the left were speaking an exotic language from a far warmer country, which explains their enthusiasm. Touching.. :)

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ryno (4615) 2006-05-07 8:33

Hi Eric - I like the feel of this photograph. The dark, bare branches and frames of the bicycles, the glow of the streetlights and the falling snow visible in the top corners all contribute to a very moody and atmospheric image. Nice one!

onutzae (90) 2006-05-07 8:38

Nice idea of BW,it creates a special sensation.Well done!
oana

m_s_s (1649) 2006-05-07 8:38

Hi Eric. Very interesting photo. I like the situation - plenty of bikes and snow... I hope they don't use bikes during the winter... good, that photo is in B&W, looks much better.
i would like to see more of your interesting photos
good luck

veronika (6022) 2006-05-07 8:51

Really like in the fairy tale Eric, i like the "magic" winter atmosphere, very well composed. Snow is surprising for people who havent seen it.. :) baw works grea here!
Nice afternoon
Vero

itamaratiya (539) 2006-05-07 10:17

Hey Eric!!!

I realy like the use of B&W in this picture. The composition is good too. The bycicles make a great semi-subject in the picture.

Very well done,

Itamar

russte (0) 2006-05-07 11:45

Hi Eric, this is a magnificent B&W photo which gives an insight into a snowy day in Gothenburg. The ranks of cycles - interesting in themselves - divide the two snowballers in the background from the rest of city life behind them. Nice tonal control. Very well seen. Stephen

Discaciate (129) 2006-06-01 8:50

WOW. What a wonderful picture. It has so many layers. Its just a powerful shot.

The bikes and the girls on the first plane are just great. But what I just LOVED about the picture is the background. It sets the mood for the shoot. The snow falling makes it the scene look like its straight out of a dream. WONDERFUL.

The B&W was the right decision, and the transition was just great. Nice contrast and tones, and without making the snow looks unimportant. GREAT way to go on the B&W.

Congratulations!

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nadia_elena (33) 2006-06-11 23:00

Touching indeed, Eric. Beautiful B&W. I really love it.
Congratulations.

kasienka (491) 2006-07-19 6:24

A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

livermore (269) 2006-08-09 11:49

Bonsoir Eric,
Cette POV en N&B est vraiment très réussie. J'aime beaucoup. Belle ambiance.
Vincent

ophelcia (5498) 2006-08-10 1:54

HI!
I like the photo, the way you made it b&w, perfect composition and great timing!
Thanks for sharing :-)
PS I even know where it was taken:-))

lilimih33 (9874) 2006-10-17 5:56

Hello Eric! Beautiful composition with good contrast and details! Very good work! Lili

kryger (297) 2006-10-19 5:20

This photo really shows the magic of snow in the evenening, when everything seems to be lighter and brighter. Sometimes it looks like it is day, but someone just covered the sun for a moment.
B&W fits perfectly here!

ifanik (20542) 2007-04-26 13:33

Bravo! this is wonderful picture.
Nice idea for B/W
well done

aytu_k (221) 2007-05-18 22:51

hi,
i just love this picture. wonderful composition. black and white medium gives a lot to this picture. congrats
mustafa

crckt (7090) 2007-09-08 3:16

Hi Eric,
Awesome shot! The composition is just wonderful. Loved it.
Regards,
Shaeri

swefred (12) 2008-03-21 16:39

Hej Eric! Definitely one of the best pictures of Göteborg I've seen. For me it perfectly translates the atmosphere of the city when snowing. B&W brings a lot. Reminds me great moments in Gothenburg.

SandroAmici (316) 2009-09-20 8:07

Image full of atmosphere. The switch to black and white is beautiful.
I find only one fault: the lamp has been cut!

out_of_focus (27) 2009-12-03 14:54

Hej!

Det är bra bilden! It reminds me whoooole long, cold winter in Sweden. :D The only thing I would slightly change is the composition - not sure if those bright lamps are necessary here. But atmosphere of this photo is surely great. :)

Hej då! :)
Damian