The Art of Conversation, a photo from Waikato, North Island

Photographer's Note

I wrote extensively about the history of this beautiful building in my previous post. What I like here is the group of friends enjoying each others company in this lovely spot, while the sun is slowly descending. Are they aware of their surroundings, the play of light all around them, or is all their attention directed to the art of conversation?

Sne011, Gerrit, ribeiroantonio, jhm, ellelloo, vinicio, bakes888, s_lush trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Bartolomeus (682) 2008-11-21 2:52

Hey Klaudio,
I'd never say it's a New Zeland! Great architecture and a well chosen POV...
Thanks for sharing
Bartosz

JanD (0) 2008-11-21 2:56

Howdy Klaudio!
Very interesting architecture. Good perspective. Nice scene. Good picture. Original effect.
Regards!

batalay (41261) 2008-11-21 4:01

Hello Klaudio,

I'm happy to see the back of the remarkable building, the "neo-Tudor," and against that extraordinary sky, when it is overcast, but a shaft of light illuminates parts selectively.

Warm regards, and have a good weekend.

Bulent

Sne011 (3084) 2008-11-21 4:18

Zdravo Klaudio,
Prelepa fotografija ove impresivne zgrade (videla sam i prethodnu zbog infa). Ostrina i boje - fantasticni! Lepa zivotna scena.
Prijatan vikend!
Sneza

snunney (130967) 2008-11-21 5:13

Hello Klaudio,
A fine capture of this lovely building. The people deep in conversation add much to the mood as do the late afternoon shadows. I like the point of view across the tables which gives us two slices of the architecture. Very good colours and clarity.

Gerrit (62042) 2008-11-21 5:23

Hi Klaudio,
Beautiful and elegant building. Taken from a good angle.
Good light.
Regards, gerrit

phwall (6787) 2008-11-21 13:05

Hi Klaudio,
The late light picks out the details of this lovely old building perfectly. The overcast sky works well in contrast to the sun lit colours of the building. Elegant POV and composition.
Regards
Peter

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2008-11-21 19:43

Most the time, people do not look around. They seat if the feel comfortable and they stay long time. In reality, it is a very beautiful building and it must be pleasure to do what they are doing. The picture is excellent in all aspects, technical and human. Well done.
Antonio

judesta (1006) 2008-11-22 17:24

Hi Klaudio
I'm glad to see that such a beautiful building is being preserved. Great POV and composition. The title reflects perfectly with your photo.
Cheers
Jude

kschanna (6) 2008-11-22 23:02

Kako si

Another very good PoV of this place.

I guess your subjects may not be aware of their surroundings but they seem like bring aware of each other's presence, and sometimes knowing that a friend is present means a lot.

Cheers
Kamran

jhm (211734) 2008-11-23 3:30

Hello Klaudio,

The construction of this type building do my think to the colonial period.
You show here a nice picture out of this area.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Nice composition good presentation my friend. TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

ellelloo (6572) 2008-11-25 12:45

Hello Klaudio,
Beautiful architecture and a good presentation of it. The light indeed is beautiful. Excellent colours and clarity and a good POV. The title and note fit well to the photo.
Greetings from snowy Finland,
Lasse

vinicio (23423) 2008-11-25 13:39

Pleasant place, both for the structure and the light in this your photo, I can imagine the pleasure of to stay in this charming place, well done Klaudio, compliments, beautiful image indeed.
have a nice day
Ciao
Vinicio

bakes888 (18499) 2008-11-27 23:54

Hi Klaudio. And they said the art of conversation was dead, well you proved them wrong ;-). Well composed, the diagonal framing draws the eye to the conversationalists. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.