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Photographer’s Note

Why to Nikki?
It's obvious: the tilt composition, the tiltness of the photo.

Why the tiltness of the photo? I think it adds dynamism to the photo.
It was late and I wanted something special: the late light of the day. I was waiting and somehow I could see something warm in the air: look how long are the shadow and the warm colours of the picture. The sunset was close.
Also I love the scene and I made a few pictures.

And look... they are really tan. I could see some people in the island (also the day before in Hydra) with the skin very tan... but in a very special way. What do I mean?
When you spend all your life in the sea (as a sailor) you get a special colour in your skin. The colour, the smell,... everything is very different... but somehow I admire and I like that kind and rythm of life.

I hope you like it.

Philippe, feather, Charo, Cretense, cherryripe, josepmarin, atha2pan, portmanndominic ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Philippe (11775) 2009-09-17 13:18

Hi, Carlos. I like the tilt which allows you to include more of the people. there is also a very nice contrast between the diving boy and the rather stiff attitude of the other people. Nice colours and light.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

vasilpro (8910) 2009-09-17 14:26

Hello Carlos,
Excellent timing, very nice daily life composition.
Greetings, Vasilis.

feather (49868) 2009-09-17 14:29

Well timed shot as the boy dives into the water. Interesting that all three people are in different poses - standing , sitting and flying through the air! ;) The late afternoon light is lovely.
Kath

angie-barcelona (1861) 2009-09-17 15:30

Hola Carlos!

esa luz es lo mejor de la foto... buena dedicatoria!!!

Buenas noches!

Gemma

Charo (31671) 2009-09-17 17:49

Hola Carlos,
Me gusta la inclinación de la horizontal, le va muy bien. Una simpática escena veraniega de este verano a punto de finalizar y un buen momento el capturado. Yo también tengo alguna con chavales tirándose al agua que pensaba poner un día de estos.
Un abrazo,
Charo

jasmis (50582) 2009-09-17 22:23

Tilt! Smart idea and just proper moment caught.
Regards.

Cretense (56326) 2009-09-18 5:18

Hola Carlos!

Muy buena toma del dia a dia a esta isla tan cercana a Atenas, pero no muy conocida entre los extranjeros! Una de las pocas veces que me gusta el horizonte "torcido", gran encuadre y composicion, perfecto "timing", muy bellos colores!

Un saludo,
Hercules

cherryripe (19031) 2009-09-18 10:27

Hola Carlos
Gracias por la foto. Claro que me gusta hace un tilt (aie otra imagen hoy) pero casi nunca tengo gente como aqui. Buen timing.
Un saludo
Nikki

barrufeto_77 (25829) 2009-09-18 10:36

Lo mismo que está pasando con el saltador, el vuelo ese, voy a hacer yo contigo pero contra un muro si pones algo más mareante así.

La pregunta es clara...Nikki se merece algo así o algo bueno?

ManuMay (11043) 2009-09-18 10:58

Hola Don Carlos!!

Ja, jaaa!!

Divertido, oportuna...del estilo de Nikki!!!

Y en la foto cada uno a lo suyo...puro verano!!

Me gusta la inclinación y el color de la luz...y eso...cada uno a lo suyo...

Buen finde...

Manu

josepmarin (33837) 2009-09-18 11:13

Hola Carlos,
a mí també m'agrada jugar amb inclinacions d'enquadrament e vegades, i aquí funciona donant més dinamisme a aquesta escena estiuenca de platja.
És senzilla però amb molta vida i frescura, m'agrada.
Ben feta.
Una abraçada,
Josep

atha2pan (3419) 2009-09-18 11:54

Very nice.
Like this a lot.
Tomorrow the big game in Basketball:
Espana versus Hellas...

Good luck to you :-D
Take care
S

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-09-19 14:21

Great shot, Carlos,

The action is captured perfectly here as the diver has just launched himself into the air. I think the angle is very fitting, making the diver nearly horizontal while the beach in the background is set at a significant tilt. Wonderful afternoon lighting and an almost "retro" appeal to the image. Well done - thanks for sharing.

Brian

bukitgolfb301 (4722) 2009-09-19 14:23

Hello my dear Carlos

What an another amazing snap shot!
Bold framework, unique angle, very sharp, nice composition and color(quite vivid) management are splendid as usual! The shuuter chance is very good too.
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a good Sunday !

Takero

portmanndominic (2388) 2009-09-21 2:55

Bonjour Carlos

j'aime bien l'angle de prise de vue de cette photo , l'association avec le jeune plongeur lui donne un beau mouvement
belles couleurs aussi
Amitiés
Dominic

rikko77 (6230) 2009-09-22 7:44

what a funny shot! Original, also, thanx to its tilting framing and to the moment you captured. Good warm colors: well done, Carlos!
Have a nice day
Rikk

keribar (42756) 2009-09-24 20:27

Ola Carlos,

Indeed the tilt adds some dynamism. I am not very pleased about the background which does not really gain with the tilt and disturbs me somehow. Perthaps from a hşgher point that would let the beach disappear the picture ( To my point of views ) would be perfect. Otherwise, the way you caught the diver entirely and the position of the other people is really lovely.

Friendly regards - Izzet

AiresSantos (42354) 2009-09-26 23:48

Hola Carlos
Bem captado o salto do rapaz. A inclinação da foto cria mais impacto no movimento.
Bonitas cores vivas
Um abraco Amigo
Aires

Waylim (10909) 2009-09-28 9:32

Ola Carlos,
At first glance it look rather like a child quick snap shot, as we looks closer and analyzed it. It is a very well thought out composition, and the timing is absolutely perfect, like a moment freeze in time. What I love most is the casual atmosphere, but full of liveliness and the energy that exuberated from it.
Very nice colors tone of the warm light and good sharpness and clarity.
Well done. My complements.
Way

skai (143) 2009-10-02 9:59

A very entertaining and dynamic picture. A man stumbling into the water, the lady holding intensely to her bag and the man reaching for the rope all separated into their own worlds but still combined into this weird triangle. I would have cropped it a little tighter, there is just a little bit of too much water on the right side, but just a little. The tilt works wonderfully in this composition. I like it, there are stories in this picture!

lpi (289) 2009-11-02 14:52

Jolie scéne de vacances, donne envie de plonger aussi !
Jolie shoot !
lpi