A back lane in Vietnam

A great way to keep out the sun's ray.

Magnifico trabajo Alec,, bello encuadre y perfecto color y composicion,,, saludos,

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platinum street shot, congrats!

Very nice composition.

Alec, I agree, a superb street shot. The blue of the sky is such a striking contrast to the yellow (it's opposite on the colour wheel) of the building that I feel it distracts from rather than compliments your subject. I would argue that because of this, to make a stronger image, that the sky should be cropped out entirely. There, my neck is fully extended. Let's see who wants to pick up the sword :-) Best, LM.

I don't know Len, it looks great as it is, such a nice composition... I wouldn't change a thing even If it was my photo.

 

Best regards Alec.

I don't agree and I will tell you why. Most of the frame is a strong warm color, the yellow. I think that the blue( yes the other side of the color wheel), cold color is a good " antidote" for so much yellow . the only thing is that both colors are having the same strength, and as the blue is in the bg.,I think that the solution is to reduce a bit the intensity of the sky.

 

your neck is safe....

Alec, very nice composition.

 

Pnina

Yes a great street shot, no quarrel there, but I stand by my point of view...........for now! While yellow and blue are duking it out for the viewer's attention the importance of the subject in the foreground is minimized. Pnina, do you suggest reducing the intensity (blue\cyan saturation) of the sky or it's area (through cropping)? Anyone else want to pick up that sword? :-) Best, LM.

I would not change a thing. I like this image very much! There is much character to be found from the texures, variety of values, intensity of color and your great timing and exposure. If the sky was toned down the cloud would not look as it should, a perfect exposure. The building's characteristics with having the different textures and hues made me notice her in the foreground. Her sandals are also exposed perfectly. I like her placement as she is walking into your frame. Is she wearing a mask or would this be part of her hat? I've enjoyed seeing this lane from Vietnam.

Thanks guys, so many views, I personally like it as it is. I cropped out left side from a larger image as it is distracting and it was shot on 'sharper' mode as I see interesting tonal qualities on the wall.

 

Merni, the mask also acts as a strap for the straw hat which she can use to cover her face during dusty wind conditions.

Len and Alec, how does it look? with the sky color a bit reduced?imo the sky looks behind the scene now, like second plan.

Probably Pnina. But my notebook is not so accurate and I see very little difference. Thanks for the revision.

Pnina & Alec, Yes, I can see a difference and it does help. But I now wish I'd left it alone and just enjoyed what was in front of me. Kind of like when one is making a pie and 'works' the dough too much. No amount of tinkering can improve it then. :-) Best, LM.

what works for me in this shot is the lines. I love how the line of the roof and the line of the yoke make a triangle with the corner out of the frame on the left. Makes great leading lines. THe shadows and the rope from the yoke reinforce this idea of the triangle. Great shot that i have learned alot from. 7/7

I agree with Derek, and to get back to the suggestion of cropping, the angle would be lost with such action. The blue and yellow are great together, and it would loose a lot without that contrast IMO.

 

BTW, Alec...sorry I've lost touch. I found this through Julio's "favorites" folder, and I realized I hadn't visited lately...sometimes too many good photographers to keep track of! Nice to see some of your work. I think I peruse your portfolio soon....Cheers!

beautiful shot - great colors !!..bravo Alec

A lovely image taken in particularly harsh light. You've made it work for you here and that's impressive. The colours are vivid and bold and striking. I love the composition, it's "real". Well done. -David

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