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Through the eye of a needle
Posted by Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 23 February 2012 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
One of the main streets in Gloucester has bollards in the shape of sewing needles and I thought it would make an interesting image to take a shot through one.
SPOTLIGHT IMAGE AT:
http://dougp.aminus3.com/image/2011-12-07.html
Nicou from Sion, Switzerland
superbe forem douce avec la vue sur ce clocher géaniel cadrage et compo.
Belle journée
23 Feb 2012 6:16am
Luke from Spokane Washington, United States
Impressive sculpture and architecture!
23 Feb 2012 6:43am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Very nice. I like this composition and the partial desaturation
23 Feb 2012 7:50am
CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom
So how many kids came up to you saying "'Eer mister, what you doing?" Cool concept and execution
23 Feb 2012 8:00am
Sebastien from Geneva, Switzerland
Nice framing and processing!
It also allowed me to learn the word 'bollard' :-)
23 Feb 2012 8:18am
@Sebastien: And a very useful word it is too !!
Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain
A thoughtful composition ... The Surefire ... I like Best regards, Adela
23 Feb 2012 10:05am
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
what a great eye - to "see" that shot
Well done!!!
23 Feb 2012 11:28am
Stephen from Canberra, Australia
Now this is clever and creative framing- and a very sharp point of view!
23 Feb 2012 11:49am
Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States
Very clever and creative framing, Doug - excellent!
23 Feb 2012 12:25pm
Joyce from Montana, United States
Oooh is that clever and cool! The contrast of sights beyond is interesting too. Like your processing of select color. Whats a bollard? Looks like a modern sculpture in this image.
23 Feb 2012 2:14pm
@Joyce: Thanks Joyce. Bollards are sets of posts around waist hight to prevent traffic from coming onto pedestrian areas. If you look along the street at pavement level you can see others set in a row. And yes in this case there's an element of sculpture, as they are made to represent the sewing needles that Gloucester is famous for manufacturing.
Heinz from Hamm, Germany
Das war eine sehr gute Idee. Wunderbar auch das Color-Key.
23 Feb 2012 2:45pm
Slackwater Don from Spokane, United States
I like the framing of the bollard. When I looked back at the picture I was surprised how small they actually are. Nice shot.
23 Feb 2012 4:01pm
RBL from Oxford, United States
Very creative capture and use of selective color, nicely framed as well. Thank you for your kind words today as well on my blog.
23 Feb 2012 5:11pm
Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States
Definitely a great idea, Doug. And, as Richard notes, your processing is fantastic here. Not only is this smartly seen, but your application of the B&W on the sides and colour through the "legs" is fantastic..great work here, sir!!
23 Feb 2012 6:04pm
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Very creative framing Doug! Combined with you excellent used of selective colouring you have created a hit! Well done! ;-)
23 Feb 2012 7:01pm
Karen Politte from Conway, United States
very very clever here my friend - I lift my glass to you - selective-color buddy! (check out my image today so see why we match!).
23 Feb 2012 7:26pm
Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States
Wow! Perfect framing and great use of selective color! I like the contrast between the church and the rest of the street.
23 Feb 2012 9:15pm
Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela
Amazing framed image. I like how you used selective colors !!!! Well done..
23 Feb 2012 10:54pm
Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom
I never knew Gloucester was famous for sewing needles - I do like you desaturation
24 Feb 2012 2:42am
Joyce from Montana, United States
Yes, I see them now, the needle impersonating bollards. Thought they were parking meters. Interesting info Doug. Fun capture.
25 Feb 2012 2:22am
Canon EOS 500D
1/125 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
44 mm
