Back to childhood II, a photo from Iraklion, Crete

Photographer's Note

I was strolling in Iraklion during a hot afternoon when I saw this lonely good looking young woman who apparently didn't resist reminding her childhood times. Besides the situation, I found interesting the fact that she was wearing yellow, which did a nice combination with the blue of the sea and her blonde hair. Some weeks ago I posted another one with the girl on the swing. Then she stopped and noticed me.

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Tue (88788) 2014-10-30 9:26

Hello Jose,
Excellent second instalment of this series. It's great timing for the lady just to look back over her shoulder. I really like the shadows and the colours contrast with her dress.
Lars

pajaran (110539) 2014-10-30 10:11

Dobro vece.
Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst o mestu sa opisom ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazana mlada zena i mesto.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo uhvacen trenutak, lepe boje.
Lepo mesto za odmor sa lepim pogledom na pucinu.
Prijatno vece i mirna noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
Nice view, and moment, a good text on the place with a description ...
Good time recording, contrast and perspective, beautiful young woman is shown and place.
Good composition, nice captured moment, pretty colors.
A nice place to relax with a nice view of the sea.
Good evening and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

swapankumarroy (3769) 2014-10-30 11:00

Hello Jose,

You captured an excellent moment of this beautiful young lady who was looking very curiously with an extraordinary background of deep blue sea surface, nicely shot with well detailing and maintaining color balance.

warm regards,

swapankumarroy

ourania (51103) 2014-10-30 11:30

Hello Jose,
I like very much this sequel to the story of your previous photo. The composition is almost the same, the setting is neat and graphic and has wonderful contrasting colours like in your other picture. But here's a twist in the story and the familiar scenery is now full of intensity. You captured the lady's reaction with excellent timing, your pictures would look marvelous placed side by side. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely evening,
Ourania

Slip_Knot (0) 2014-10-30 11:38

Good evening.
Nice work and nice cheerful colors.
A good display of colors and sharpness.
Great job.
Hello, all the best

boa (8039) 2014-10-30 13:13

Hi Jose,
this is a nice shot from the beach. I like how this young lady stops up and have an eye contact with you. The surrounding area have interesting walls and angles that create a good depth to this scene. Attractive colors and light, well done!

Have a nice evening/
Boa

jcpix (14030) 2014-10-30 16:21

Hi José,

Isn't it amazing that you can have the exact same composition as the previous shot, but a completely different result by the simple virtue of this lady's posture and glance towards your camera?

Her standing position and curious regard make an instant connect with us, the viewers, where as the first picture was more of a contemplative and aesthetic result.

Both pictures hold the same technical qualities of course, rich in color and atmosphere...but seemingly worlds apart in human emotion. Bravo, once again! Have a great day ahead. All the best.

Friendly wishes,

Jason

abmdsudi (93917) 2014-10-30 18:37

Hi Jose
No wonder this is much liked by a keen eyed shooter. It's all about spontaneity, simple but the overpowering contrasting colours between yellow and blue is yelling for attention and rightly deserved a shot as illustrated. Very crispy razor sharp, brilliant light, love the long shadow too and clean shot filling the frame nicely. A cheery picture well shot, Congrats.
Best regards

macjake (97762) 2014-10-30 22:25

Hi Jose
haha...i think its great that you included this 2nd post as a follow up.

now we get the before and after

and this one is probably a little bit better than the first. the fact she stopped and looked back at you, and you still took the photo is great!

did you show her the photo?
maybe she felt creeped out about it?

excellent post for its subject, its story and colors
cheers
craig

jhm (209535) 2014-10-31 6:25

Hello José,

In our countries are more blonde women, the last years come more black hair women but out of the East countries. Romania and Bulgaria.
Your picture gives a very nice sight about these playground.
Sharpness and clarity makes the picture attractive.
Excellent presentation, and splendid colours, very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

gervaso (28177) 2014-10-31 10:43

Olá, José!

As cores estão muito bonitas e o amarelo realmente se destaca na imagem! Outro detalhe que deixa a foto bem interessante é a luminária, perfeitamente posicionada! Excelente trabalho! Linda composição!

danos (110407) 2014-11-01 1:04

Ola Jose,
nice the snapshot with the woman in yellow to look at you during the shot.I cannot understand how she felt your presentation behind her back and stopped swinging.I like the contrast of the colours this brilliant day of August as the excellent light management.

Have a great WE,Danos

Cricri (176) 2014-11-01 12:47

Hola Jose
Très jolie composition, la balançoire rappelle l'enfance et c'est toujours agréable de ce balancer comme la jeune fille , j'aime les couleurs, les jeu d'ombre, très belle image
Belle soirée
cricri

saxo042 (38078) 2014-11-02 6:44

Hi Jose,
A very good picture with all these straight and "hard" features. The yellow girl is a perfect complement with her contrasting and natural forms. She is also a very attractive colour contrast against the strong colours of the sea and the sky. Even all shadows here are enhancing the composition.
Kind regards
Gunnar

mesutilgim (0) 2014-11-03 13:53

Hello Jose,
Why not ? I do the same if nobody is there allthough I2m allreadty 72 !!!
Nice and quite humouresque capture.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

kordinator (8738) 2014-11-06 0:27

Hello Jose
An beautiful and interesting shot from the beach.
Good composition, nice captured moment, pretty colors.
Congratulations and thank you.
Kind regards
Saša

ChrisJ (168868) 2014-11-06 13:21

Hello Jose,

It must have been a hot summers day as the playground looks almost deserted. The children must all be down at the beach either swimming or eating ice-creams! Well composed using the rule of thirds with the horizon well above the centre. Good sharpness and excellent saturation. The Mediterranean Sea colour is gorgeous! Tfs!