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Published: 2003-08-15 19:45:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 586; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 284
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Description A shot taken in Madrid. To me, streets in large cities oftentimes seem to flow the way a concerto does. Different lines are moving in counterpoint, various elements are swelling into a crescendo, all while remaining part of a larger scene. The comparision of visual art to music, of course, isn't new...it's no coincidence that we speak of such things as "movement" and "composition" in both. Or at least that's the way I view it....

In any case, I hope you like the photo, and thoughts or comments are always welcome.
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Comments: 25

ManixTT [2004-04-02 02:52:37 +0000 UTC]

The title is well chosen, nice one. European streets always appeal to me. With this one, I like how the street starts to veer left. NIce, .

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ofember [2004-02-03 23:04:36 +0000 UTC]

This picture is a celebration of many things..

Lines and distance, time and space, technology and architecture.....

I thank you for it


I just have one question, though: Why is this not a print?!

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welder In reply to ofember [2004-02-04 00:17:29 +0000 UTC]

Hmm...don't know why, guess I never thought there'd be a lot of demand for this one

Thank you for the kind comment

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zoomzoom [2003-12-15 10:57:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Pretty amazing shot. Very sharp too. Like the depth and lighting. Peaceful...

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sprengstoff [2003-09-20 19:08:01 +0000 UTC]

Haha! I love this Amazing shot and for one reason I can't quite pinpoint I find it... funny.
:+fav

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holtaway [2003-09-20 13:12:29 +0000 UTC]

but...but... but but I want a lens that wide! ARgh $$$ hehe

anyway, favorite for this one. Great tones, nicedepth of field goign on. Tasty.

Anyway, reminds me of some of my old shots from NYC.. and maybe paris (can't remember those as well!)

Spen

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pupasoul [2003-09-16 17:03:46 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful sense of depth and I love the black and white. The light spilling over the building looks lovely.

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azulitalinda [2003-09-16 13:10:30 +0000 UTC]

beautiful. Spain if one of my fav countries and madrid has so much to offer. i wish i would have taken more pics while i was there last summer.
well done i love the b&w of this wel done

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welder In reply to azulitalinda [2003-09-18 00:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. And I agree, it's a fantastic country.

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azulitalinda In reply to welder [2003-09-18 01:39:21 +0000 UTC]

ur welcome

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viralvisious [2003-09-16 10:37:15 +0000 UTC]

awesome piece!

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welder In reply to viralvisious [2003-09-18 00:14:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you liked it

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d2s [2003-08-20 21:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Looks little bit unreal place to me. Wide angle lens that you have used in this gives more free visible space to this and makes all those buildings look even more massive. And yes, like some another already commented, there are some kind of sadness in this. Good photo from your travels.

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alfa [2003-08-20 08:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!
Nice perpective...
Well done man.

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bookdiva [2003-08-20 00:01:55 +0000 UTC]

What a fine composition this is, all the elements of an aria, a concerto..the words and music both..contained in this wonderful image of tones and light, lines and depth. Excellent photography!

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sckamb [2003-08-19 22:33:06 +0000 UTC]

wonderful cityscape - i love such old citys and these buildings!!

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scotto [2003-08-18 19:06:51 +0000 UTC]

Nice composition. The tones and perspective give a great sense of depth. Good stuff.

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openmountain [2003-08-16 10:27:57 +0000 UTC]

I love how the light infiltrates in the street. Great.

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welder In reply to openmountain [2003-08-19 22:09:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment

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doobybrain [2003-08-15 23:39:46 +0000 UTC]

great perspective!

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welder In reply to doobybrain [2003-08-19 22:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment

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krush [2003-08-15 23:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Lovely b&w ! nice contrast...
I like the people on the street ! nice

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welder In reply to krush [2003-08-19 22:03:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you...the comment is appreciated, as always.

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Urus-28 [2003-08-15 21:08:37 +0000 UTC]

Great shot, the constrast is very good The composition is also very good with an overall grandient from center to borders. Great work

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herzurcness [2003-08-15 19:47:43 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is beautiful, the b/w scheme really adds a kind of sadness, and it would've almost looked unreal but the people add a sense of completion. Lovely !

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