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friends
Posted by MARIANA (Waterloo, Canada) on 2 November 2009 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
aww. i love best friends. and old people.
and the unique perspective they have on the world.
beautiful mariana!
2 Nov 2009 5:02am
Chris Pereira from San Jose, CA, United States
great shot, it almost seems as if they have some sort of story they're trying to tell the viewer.
2 Nov 2009 5:14am
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Terrific. Those guys are my vintage. It's amazing how important life-long friends become when you are in your mid-70s. The green says, "Go guys, go!"
2 Nov 2009 5:31am
Luke Wiley from Spokane, United States
whoa, that warehouse makes a great backdrop for the scene!
2 Nov 2009 5:39am
flyingwind风飞扬 from Bridgetown, Barbados
interesting building! nice toning! i think this is a nice quiet town for everybody!
2 Nov 2009 5:44am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
Certainly a precious moment captured here...at that age there is little else to rely on besides a couple of true relationships:) Well done Marianna!!
2 Nov 2009 5:47am
@Irene: thx Irene :)
Jean-Luc from Juignac, France
"Do you remind?" A great shot Mariana! Have a good day.
2 Nov 2009 6:55am
Nina from Haute Loire, France
The light is green they can go! Nice representation of friendship...
2 Nov 2009 6:55am
Ekios from Une des Iles du Salut, Guyana
Strong capture, well done Mariana, hope too to not be alone @ the end ...
2 Nov 2009 6:58am
Lyl and Roll from Besançon, France
Really nice picture. The treatment you used is fine for those 2 friends !
2 Nov 2009 7:43am
a.h.lex from Jena, Germany
it's nice to see such old friends - friends for life? i think so. Goos street shot!
2 Nov 2009 8:00am
Jean-Luc from Lyon, France
beautiful composition , S ! love the tones and the processing , Friendship is our 6th sense ! a deep deep deep composition. Have a friendly monday
2 Nov 2009 8:01am
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
These two friends bring such humanity to balance the very regimented and angular shapes of the many rows of windows. There is nice visual tension in this image.
2 Nov 2009 8:01am
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Great shot, Mariana, I like very much the aspect of animated conversation of the two mature friends combinated with this urban decadent background.
2 Nov 2009 8:13am
Richard Trim from Leicester, United Kingdom
The background building would be a joy to photograph ... it's got so many delightful facets.
Those guys look to be serious buddies ... and know how to pace the rest of their lives.
Your processing and composition really hit the spot for me Mariana.
That seems to cover most things :-) so I suppose I'm saying I like it.
richard
2 Nov 2009 8:14am
@Richard Trim: I am very glad you like it , Richard :)
khadi from New Delhi, India
Fantastic post-processing. I like how the stark background sets of the friendship between the two men.
2 Nov 2009 8:31am
Ben from Lyon, France
- Leather does not pay anymore...
- Use to be not it's over !
- Yeahh !!!
- F**k 'em! let's have a drink.
2 Nov 2009 8:43am
Richard Standley from Carquefou, France
What a precious capture. I really like your treatment here!
2 Nov 2009 9:05am
Anina from Auckland, New Zealand
Ahh this is such a great shot! I like the tones and processing a lot. Very well captured
2 Nov 2009 9:09am
LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom
Fabulous selective processing Mariana.... As for Ben's comment it SUCKS
2 Nov 2009 9:10am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
The colouring is convincing, these friends really stand out. Well spotted and processed!
2 Nov 2009 9:18am
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Great shot... lovely tones and processing!
2 Nov 2009 9:53am
eme chiquilla from córdoba, Spain
i love what you did with colours! superb lovely and sweet street photograph ^__^
2 Nov 2009 10:24am
Gérard Méry from Tours, France
J'aime beaucoup la composition et le traitement de ta photo
2 Nov 2009 10:29am
Alex from Barcelona, Spain
Tiene que hacer un frio, solo hay que ver sus caras y las calles solitarias por donde circulan.
Saludos.
2 Nov 2009 10:33am
Val37 from Tours, France
Toi et moi contre le monde entier, toi seul à mes côtés ... Une belle scéne de vie !
2 Nov 2009 11:17am
ryse from bordeaux, France
C'est tellement beau l'amitié surtout quand elle a pu et su résister à toutes les embûches rencontrées au cours de la vie.
2 Nov 2009 12:29pm
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A fascinating image, Mariana and I enjoy the detail in the building behind too.
2 Nov 2009 12:57pm
dabbler from Minneapolis, United States
what a heart-warming and touching capture - the color tone says it all - bravo!
2 Nov 2009 1:45pm
Linda from Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
great composiiton, great photo! everything is so interesting ans has a soul in this photo - the building covering all the background, yellow traffic light and of course the friends
2 Nov 2009 2:25pm
hoi from DC, United States
I like these colors a lot! Is that an old man helping another old man cross the street?
2 Nov 2009 2:27pm
@hoi: thx ... actually no . this is a huge parking place and I parked my car far from them. I saw them crossing that empty parking and took this shot from a car ;)
Scott F. Schilling from San Martin, United States
Very nice shot and I like the composition with the friends on the right hand side of the frame! I am hoping they are on the way to get their morning coffee and have a great visit! For the Podcast try clicking on the "p" symbol on the left hand side above the picture or try clicking on the blue letters below the picture where it says "download" depending on internet speed it may take a minute or two - but hopefully it will work for you!
2 Nov 2009 2:43pm
Pepe Cabrera from Cuidad de Antipolo, Philippines
Beautiful. I love the colors and the details in the photo. Good one!
2 Nov 2009 2:46pm
B.Held from Santa Fe, United States
a fantastic composition. the attention to detail is exquisite.
2 Nov 2009 3:03pm
Yvon from Belgium
A great shot.
I like the treatment.
Well done.
Have a nice week.
Yvon.
2 Nov 2009 3:11pm
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
very lovely -- out for a stroll and a long conversation about the world!! ;) beautiful!
2 Nov 2009 3:21pm
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
A super capture Mariana! Old friends are worth more than anything...... ;-)
2 Nov 2009 3:22pm
fabrizio from rome, Italy
amazing, "une promenade" of two old friends.... very nice framing and light
2 Nov 2009 3:41pm
Ken from United States
Great processing and muted colors Mariana!
Have a great day!
2 Nov 2009 3:44pm
Don from spokane, United States
You've captured a shot that evokes a sympathetic mood in most viewers. The guys with some age apparently walking together or one helping the other. I also like the overall color cast of the image. Well done.
2 Nov 2009 3:49pm
Tagazou from France
Traffic lights are like flowers in this city!
When it is the case... it's better to have a friend
2 Nov 2009 3:52pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a wonderful capture of these friends. I especially enjoy the expert use of selective color. An excellent image.
2 Nov 2009 3:54pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
These two guys, just standing there together, really "make" this picture a statement.
2 Nov 2009 4:15pm
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
I love the gritty urban background here and the all-round "hard" feeling that contrasts so nicely with their friendship.
2 Nov 2009 4:28pm
@Ada Panich: thx Ada :)
Tomix from landerneau, France
excellent shot and treatment! the background is very interesting too!
2 Nov 2009 4:47pm
Levi from West Vancouver, Canada
Best friends for life. awesome! again you have the light touch of green which sets the mood perfectly.
2 Nov 2009 6:13pm
Leslie from Penang, Malaysia
great capture..nicely composed! nice background color...wat else can i say :)
2 Nov 2009 6:17pm
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
Two gentlemen with different tastes in fashion now standing side by side? Heart-warming shot.
2 Nov 2009 6:26pm
Manuela M from Rennes, France
Un superbe duo d'amitiés!!
J'aime beaucoup le fond urbain!
Bonne soirée.
2 Nov 2009 6:58pm
Antoine from BOURGES, France
Good morning Mariana. Your photo is very nice. Have a good day. Antoine.
2 Nov 2009 7:11pm
@Antoine: thanks a lot Antoine :) NO new picture on your page ?
hesam from quchan, Iran
its perfect shot
the windows, a good composition
and the green lamp above two men make a good meaning
2 Nov 2009 7:47pm
Himera from Ljubljana, Slovenia
Wow, very wonderful shot!! I really like the tones.
2 Nov 2009 7:49pm
@Himera: thanks a lot ... I just replyed into the comment on your last message to me :)) Ciao ;))
g-man from Netherlands
What do I see, two men, where are they going to, where are they talking about, the grey building. looks like something from the past, nice sphere.
2 Nov 2009 8:19pm
Mike from United States
Old friends by an old building... NICE! I kind of like friend pics even better than love pics. There is something about two old friends that's very nice.. and comforting. Love this M. Great job.
2 Nov 2009 8:29pm
Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands
Perfect scene, that warehouse is so beautfull in this photo and also the two people....top!!
2 Nov 2009 8:32pm
Amir Madanipour from Karaj, Iran
Thanks for your strict answer, moving from under zero to one is an improvement for me, anyway.
2 Nov 2009 9:06pm
@Amir Madanipour: that was rather friendly answer, not a strict one ;)) thanks for you stars before , and now I miss that 1 *. Under 0 ?
tede from Aubenas 07, France
Hi Mariana, Friendship is the most beautiful thing in the world and this image illustrates very well! Superb. Good evening.
2 Nov 2009 9:44pm
Twinklestamper from Oklahoma, United States
One can only imagine the conversation here...great image!
2 Nov 2009 9:53pm
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
"Who's that woman over there taking our picture? Is she from that paparazzi?" I like how they stand out against the building facade as a backdrop. And I always have liked faded (ghost) wall signage.
2 Nov 2009 10:05pm
Albert from Hamburg, Germany
Good capture! The depressive feeling and sorroundings are "nice".
2 Nov 2009 10:25pm
pernilla from Andonno, Italy
Well captured moment. Like the composition and the tones.
2 Nov 2009 10:54pm
roy from ostend, Belgium
a good conversation among old friends, beautiful and pleasant to watch
2 Nov 2009 11:27pm
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
absolutely georgious ,mariana !!
five stars !
kiss !
2 Nov 2009 11:29pm
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Beautiful street shot again and I like your traitement.
2 Nov 2009 11:45pm
Dawn from Maryland, United States
Perfection. Love this capture. Perfect composition. 5 stars!!!
3 Nov 2009 12:13am
Lynn from United States
Beautiful friendship!!! It's great to see old friends walking down the street together...love the composition and the building adds great contrast to this shot!!! Thanks SO much Mariana for ALL your wonderful comments on my blog...it's with great appreciation that I say this my friend :))
3 Nov 2009 12:19am
@Lynn: you are very welcome Lynn :) I was very happy seeing your photo on the Front Page of Photoblog ! I know what it means to you too. Congratulation once again :) Oh, btw. I go to watch The Who on Nov 5th :)))
Ajay from Pune, India
I love it, especially for the fact that the background is so huge as compare to the two friends. Put a lot of impact.
3 Nov 2009 1:07am
rian from mobile, United States
that place they're walking around looks really desolate and lonely.. excellent shot.. :)
3 Nov 2009 1:19am
Helder from oshawa, Canada
Exellent shot, you keep bringing out the best of people, and the colours are just perfect :)
3 Nov 2009 1:28am
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
seems like they are reminiscing about their past, remembering their glory days. a beautiful image Mariana. poignant.
3 Nov 2009 1:29am
Claudia from Illinois, United States
Wow, what a special capture! I love this scene and I really love the muted tones, too!
3 Nov 2009 1:54am
Michael from Shell village, United Kingdom
Fantastic color treatment, and a superb background... tremendous shot.
3 Nov 2009 2:07am
Stephane Themeze from Maryland, United States
A peaceful urban scenery. Nice color treatment.
Cheers Mariana.
3 Nov 2009 2:22am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Excellent composition with a fascinating architectural background. Capturing these two individuals creates a certain mood in this shot, great job.
3 Nov 2009 2:38am
uvaraj from New Jersey, United States
Amazing...Love the background building and windows. What a nice story to tell. Lovely subjects...
3 Nov 2009 4:36am
@Aurore: Thx Aurore for your visit and all these comments . Very much appreciated !
mark / one way photo from Essex, United Kingdom
Very sweet shot. They do really look like they are old friends.
Re. the processing, you have done a good job but I would quite like to see it without the selective colouring.
3 Nov 2009 1:22pm
@mark / one way photo: not too much difference , Mark ! Almost all is the same but I killed the color of cars and that dry bushes :)) Thx !
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Your selective color is full of symbolic meaning... that I can find several reasons for.
3 Nov 2009 8:31pm
@mjrijo: thx a lot :)) you do not like my last shot ? hmmm . :))
@Stef67: thx Stef :)) kiss !
grant from kansas city, United States
this works well for me. the background seems stark - emphasizes their connection.
7 Nov 2009 6:29pm
Bill from Pacific Northwest, United States
Nice capture of a lovely moment. If it were mine, I would have cropped it to a vertical and a little tighter to emphasize the men more. But that's just me.
8 Nov 2009 10:17pm
@Bill: yes, we all have a different point of view. I liked that building from a very first moment I spotted these two men . The way they talked slowly towards me, across that parking place reminded me of that old , but still FIRM building . That is why I paid so much attention to the building too :))
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Priceless! Love it! There is something so special about this image.....
9 Nov 2009 5:53pm
