h._p. Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I was sitting in an office in Cardiff doing the sorts of things one does in offices. I had my back to the window which wasn't a problem as it had been the sort of gloomy western British morning that had made the Romans wonder why on earth they'd bothered coming to the god forsaken place. Then I happened to turn to look for a colleague and it was like someone had decided to repaint the world in Technicolor. The sun was coming through under the clouds like the biggest searchlight in creation and suddenly the city looked like something out of the Wizard of Oz. It lasted for only a few minutes but I had my camera in my bag and took this shot. It doesn't do the scene justice but I hope it gives some of idea of the moment.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_. Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 You should always have a Leica with you. What's wrong? :-) Nice. Keep looking out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 1. Nice shot. 2. Don't apologize for Nikons. 3. I remember when I was still working: I spent a lot of time looking out the window -- but I didn't have the balls to be seen taking pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 "...made the Romans wonder why on earth they'd bothered coming to the god forsaken place." They came to meet the Queen and have their pictures taken in front of Big Ben. ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 You will notice that with all the less than desireable places the Romans did go, they had the good sense not to discover the New World and come to such lovely places as Burnt Scrotum New Mexico where it is unbearably hot in the winter and we have not had enough moisture for a dead Kangaroo to survive. This place is a dust hole. It would also appear as though the Queen had the good sense never to attempt to colonize this place, leaving it instead to the King of Spain. Nice photo. I need to shoot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito sobrinho Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Harvey, excellent photo. You should enlarge it and hang it on your office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djl251 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Ab suma montes nubeo despectes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 BTW, in my smart-aleckyness I forgot to compliment you on the photo, Harvey. I love the glow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers_. Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Well Dennis, I don't think you scored any points by blabbing the Queen's age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_ferguson1 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Well seen Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmiles Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 "It's always the light" isn't it... Say, did you photoshop that Constable sky into the pic? :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Harvey, I really like this shot. I like the tones and the colors. It says Cardiff. I'm wondering: How would it look if you made it a tiny bit lighter--but not too much. It might release the whites just enough to add a touch more glow but not enough to overwhelm the shot and spoil the wonderful mood you've created. But if you left it as is I would certainly not disagree. This shot shows that you best shot might be right in front of you this very second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watts Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 <i>Harvey, I really like this shot. I like the tones and the colors. It says Cardiff.</i><br><br>I sometimes wonder if this site is some kind of spoof and that I have been missing the joke all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Ya know...I just usually don't comment on this kind of stuff, but here goes. On MY monitor it is muddy, with no glow and no detail whatsoever in the shadows. Guess that makes me as qualified a critic as yourself, eh Harv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Harvey, on my monitor the image is also a little dull. (Not what you intended to show from what you have poetically described.) However, as you know, I also live in the UK and even the merest glimmer of colour in our winter skies is enough reason to take the rest of the day off let alone just turn around and take a pic! Can we have a Swindon pic? (Hehe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Harvey You missed the nice light methinks. I think you know this. Funnily enough I can imagine it as you describe it - pity it is not on film (he says brutally...). You are tough so I know you can take it! Did the Romans ever reach Cardiff? Oh well there was civilisation there once which is saying something I suppose. Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Harvey, I'm not seeing the light either; maybe the scan, like mine, doesn't do it justice. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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