Em-brella Washout, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Umbrella, ella, ella . . .

One more of these umbrella and Empire State Building shots for good measure -- rule of threes or something . . . .

Get your brollie while there's time,
the drops are dropping in this humid clime,
your hair will frizz, you'll be all a diz,
in this fog, your muddy slog . . .
the way you is . . .
even the dogs, buddy,
won't spare you a dime.

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fabio_ts (13696) 2008-05-14 6:51

One of the best reflection shot I've ever seen!!! F A N T A S T I C!!!
it goes directly in my favorites list!!!

fabulous work Hugh! all my compliments!!

ciao,
Fabio.

Xen (572) 2008-05-14 7:08

So good and clever!!!
This is an amazing shot. The reflection is GREAT as are the tones.
Love your composition - well done.
Deb ;o)

Sam_CH (3372) 2008-05-14 12:03

Interesting picture. Very moody...good choice to have rotated it in order to focus on the man. I find there is too much noise. Have you added grain? I have post a workshop with noise reduction and black and white. Tell me what you think.
TFS.
Best regards.
Samuel

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ninaL (21348) 2008-05-14 20:54

Hi, Hugh.
I think is my favorite of this serie...
Old sepia atmosphere and silhouette opening umbrella is beautiful.
Good work, full of mood.
Best regards. Grazyna.

anducina (8407) 2008-05-15 3:34

Excellent compo ! I like the reflected city. Original and effective.

TFS,
Andreea

michiels (4170) 2008-05-15 4:17

hello Hugh,

the rain does not give you a bad mood ;)
happily for us, so you bring us wonderfull photos. i like the b&w more , and the increase of contrast works very well. looking forward to see more ;)
greetings, inn

AnimeshRay (9089) 2008-06-10 11:28

What a brilliant image, Hugh! I had missed it all this time...a poetry in image-making. Fantastic juxtaposition in reflections, and equally phenomenal tonal treatment. Bravo!