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Photographer Hugo de Wolf  Hugo de Wolf {Karma:185110}
Project #41 Perspective Camera Model Nikon F100
Categories Architecture
Journalism
Travel
Film Format
Portfolio Dossier Iran
Lens Nikon  28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF AF
Uploaded 4/9/2004 Film / Memory Type Fuji  NPH
    ISO / Film Speed 400
Views 1228 Shutter 1/60
Favorites Aperture f/11
Critiques 50 Rating
5.89
/ 33 Ratings
Location City -  Esfahan
State - 
Country - Iran   Iran
About This is a personal favourite of mine. I like the "stepping stones of light", leading the wandering eye through the lingering maze of the empty bazaar on Saturday. This is what a part of the Esfahan bazaar from Arches I looks like when all shops are closed and the business has ceased and life reverts to a tranquil pace.

All comments, as usual, are highly appreciated.
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Hugo
de Wolf


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Stone statue in Green II

There are 50 Comments in 1 Pages
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Jacinthe Duranceau Jacinthe Duranceau   {K:1246} 7/26/2005
Into my favorites for the same reason as you...stepping stones of light...

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Regina Rianelli   {K:24147} 5/22/2004
Another amazing photograph.
How talented You are, Hugo; yes, i agree: light steps on the street makes it rather special, as well the interesting architecture and effect on street light.

Groeten,
Regina

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Irenka Daniluk Irenka Daniluk   {K:8011} 4/24/2004
Very nice place - beautiful colours and light. I'd love to see it without people and cars.. and full of customers! :) I'll look for others from this place in your portfolio..

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Telmo Domingues   {K:9639} 4/15/2004
To be truly honest I think the photo is regular... regular colors, composition... But photography is not only about technique is it? It's also about communication, telling stories, revealing new worlds and approaches to it... When I look at this shot(s) I see the way you saw that new world... the footsteps of light leading the way to calm...
Of course I like it!

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Ahmet Baki Kocaballi   {K:13618} 4/14/2004
i very like this shot,
game of light .."stepping stones of light"
i wish the bazaar would be completely empty ..
so we could see the whole ryhtme of the steps of light.
congrats
Baki

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Jeff Cartwright   {K:52046} 4/14/2004
Hi!,,Hugo : Very Interesting View! I believe that some of the Middle eastern Bazaar's are very Meandering, and a person can get Lost! Amazing That Traffic Flows Through the Archways!!!
Regards:
Jeff

An Excellent Presentation of Places that we would rarely See....Jeff!!!

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Zsolt Radákovits Zsolt Radákovits   {K:10376} 4/13/2004
Dear Hugo!

Perfect UFO shot! ).

Nice composition, Professional implementation in extreme conditions.
My favorite.
Cheers, Radák

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Iwka Borch   {K:483} 4/13/2004
wow - wirklich toll

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B:)liana    {K:30945} 4/13/2004
My favorite from your serie dear Hugo. love the mixing of everything here, especiallly everyday life.. great capture
Kiss, Biliana

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Annika Ekebert   {K:1741} 4/12/2004
Exellent colour and composition.
I really like this wonderful scene.
My compliments!

Thanks for your comments my friend :)

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/12/2004
Hi Lori, Thanks for your comment, The roll down doors are gratings for the (closed) shops....

Talk to you soon,

Cheers,

Hugo

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 4/12/2004
You're RIGHT; the stepping stones of light are wonderful and lead one right into the image hungry for MORE!! Looks roll down type doors (similar to garage doors) in there?

Sooo interesting, and the lighting is once again well handled!

Wonderful work, Hugo!!

Lori :)

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Yoshi Enoki Jr   {K:3021} 4/12/2004
Hey Hugo -

at least you get to go places like I do -

my job may SOUND interesting - but never mistake that for GLAMOUROUS - cos it is far from it -

keep up the good reportage

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Abeer Al Jarsh   {K:10209} 4/11/2004
this is amazing shot
i do like the spots of the lights on the floor
well done


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Nuno Murias Nuno Murias   {K:5323} 4/11/2004
Looks liek something out of the xfiles series!

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Peggy Christine Skinner Peggy Christine Skinner   {K:26936} 4/11/2004
My thoughts exactly on the stepping stones of light even before I read your 'about'. It certainly does have a certain appeal, a quietness about it making you want to linger and cast off the fatigue and rush of the day. Very interesting and elaborate arch work constructed in such a small area with more modern gridwork and wires below. Wonder why. Are the arches left from another time? The angle captured is great. Heb een aardige Pasen ..Christine

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jon parsons   {K:13639} 4/10/2004
Dear Hugo, the stones of light are quite amazing my friend! wonderful composition and lighting! good work....jon

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/10/2004
Hi Roger, I see why my reply to Verena can be confusing. I didn't deliberately go for a soft focus, and the original print is razor sharp, but I loose a lot of quality in the scan, as my scanner is slowly beginning to fail on me.

With "softness" I referred to the tones and the contrasts. Verena likes them quite hard, but I like a more softer combination on brightness and contrast (The lightspots are still quite hard, but it is the overall softness, also of the subject; the dusty covered street, the warmth of the tones, etc. Hope this explains it a bit....

Thanks for your comment,

Cheers,

Hugo

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Burak Tanriover Burak Tanriover   {K:16610} 4/10/2004
I like the lighting a lot.

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Roger Williams Roger Williams   {K:86139} 4/9/2004
Do I gather from your replies that you deliberately choose soft focus for this kind of scene? I'm not sure I understand that. Could you explain? Not criticism, you understand! If I had to guess I would say it might be to hide some of the gritty grimy details that would otherwise be too clear and distracting--a soft veil over grim reality. I really like this image for the reasons so many have given.

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John Hatziemmanouil   {K:40580} 4/9/2004
Hallo Hugo! A very interesting photo this one. A great place surely. The architecture looks original and the lighting adds interesting. The clarity of the shot could be better I think.

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Maria Luisa Vial   {K:36017} 4/9/2004
Hi Hugo,

As always, this is really great!!!! I love the way the arches give you the sense of direction and tranquility... The "stepping stops of light" as you name them seem to be inviting you to follow them through the arches... What more can I say... your picture is really astonishing... Love it!!!

Maria

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Emgy Massidda Emgy Massidda   {K:60358} 4/9/2004
The moment I saw this photo, my eyes were caught by the round light spots on the street. To me, they are what really makes the image. Very singular indeed!
These arches aren't as pectacular as the ones I saw in Arches I, but they aren't certainly less interesting.
I like this photo not only cause it shows an unusual scene, but also cause the image is well composed and the perspective again great. Moreover, the lighting and the colours are warm and soft and, together with the moderate contrast, they create a magic atmosphere. The only thing I find a little distracting is the presence of the two bright lights in the distance, just behind the walking man. I know they were there and you couldn't make them disappear but, if this had been my photo, I would have decreased slightly their brightness and contrast in PS. However this is a minor detail that do not not affect the beauty of this image.
Another superb shot, Hugo
Congratulations
Best regards - Emgy

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Roy V Roy V   {K:13082} 4/9/2004
Hugo,
As always, Excellent! The lights add so much. Your whole Iran series is an insperation.
On the leopard photo, You're right, I can't remember what the settings were, the new system forces me to put something in so I try to guess. :) I know that's bad man..I just don't know what else to do.
Cheers,
Roy

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Raamses Ortiz   {K:4408} 4/9/2004
Hi Hugo,

I like this photo too. Especally how the arches go all the way to the end and then left. Is this a outside street or inside a building? I cant really tell. It's like there too much light to be outside. One more great picture to you collection.

Congrats,

Raamses.

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Thamer Al-Tassan Thamer Al-Tassan   {K:1358} 4/9/2004
Hi Hugo,

I'm very busy these days with college, thats why i'm not active at the moment. But I stopped by to comment on this beautiful image while waiting for the instructor to start his computer. I really like the perspective, it shows the light spots as leading lines to the end of the souq. The curvature of the spot patters is really eye pleasing, I like how you captured that.

By the way, "Turn to Clear Vision" and "Between Red and Yellow" were displayed at my university's art gallery :)

Take care...

- Thamer

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Dubravko Grakalic   {K:25235} 4/9/2004
perfect street atmosphere

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Hugo Pierre   {K:15692} 4/9/2004
From Hugo to Hugo: Thanks again for your constructives comments!
Best regards! Hugo.

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Kees and Carolyn    {K:15193} 4/9/2004
Beautiful! Great atmosphere! Wonderful scene and tones.
Carolyn

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Getulio Melo   {K:6481} 4/9/2004
What a stunning image, Hugo! Wonderful colors and lights. Excellent view of an unusual place!
Regards.

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Stefan Engström   {K:24473} 4/9/2004
A very unusual view. This scene with a little bit of dust in the air to show the light coming down as well would make an absolutely outstanding photo.

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Castillion .   {K:1570} 4/9/2004
Great street photo my dear Hugo! The light beams are so bright as to almost burn through the image -- great effect, I like it very much. Great composition also. Cheers my friend.

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WALT MESK   {K:10691} 4/9/2004
thank you hugo!great help for me.at the nexts images.....walt.

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Alireza Shahbazi   {K:225} 4/9/2004
very good shot
regards
alireza

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 4/9/2004
..oh yes... it is all true... and not always it is easy to photograph as we want!! I appreciate also yours kind comment! to soon and my wish... roby..

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/9/2004
Hi Walt, Thanks for your comment! I always appreciate them. As to your enquirey to the Nikkor lens, I'd rather send this by email, but as I don't have it, this'll have to do.

The nikkor 28-105 mm is a very useful lens, on the lower segment of the Nikkor range. Downsides are a the relative large minimal aperture (f3.5-4.5) and it's plastic feel. I don't think it'll stand through the sandstorm that ruined my FinePix S602z.

The good things are its range (althoug a 24 mm would be even better) and the relative low cost. Although I bought it with my F100 as a package deal (a show model) it is good value for money. And, the lens is very quiet on autofocus, much quieter than my 135-400 Sigma lens and the 135 mm Macro Sigma lens.

Hope this helps...

Cheers,

Hugo

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/9/2004
Hi Roby, Thanks for your very kind comments! I really appreciate them. The light is direct sunlight, falling through holes in the roof, used as a natrual airconditioning. I agree it is a pitty about the cars, but then again, it also expresses the atmosphere of the closed basaar, a center of life, even when it's closed....

Cheers,

Hugo

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/9/2004
Hi Neil, thanks for your comment. I know there are some dust specks. The glass of my flatbed scanner is not what it used to be. Although I wiped it off before scanning, there was still some dust.... I always use a lens hood, and I think the lens flare (in the dark patches on the right) is also due to the ageing scanner.... I desperately need to buy myself a new one.

Likewise, I'm also looking foreward to your comments. Very honest, constructive and meaningful. Thanks!

Cheers,

Hugo

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Neil Dolman   {K:26883} 4/9/2004
Hi Hugo, i can see why this is a favourite of yours. It was the stepping stones that attracted me to this image, and that was viewing it on the thumbnail. Very nice image - congrats. There appears to be a little dust on the slide and maybe some lens flare? Do you use a lens hood? These 2 small criticisms however don't distract from a good photo. Nice to see your work (as usual) and i really enjoy the chit chat comments from you, i value your opinion. All the best, Neil

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Clifton Jones Clifton Jones   {K:10688} 4/9/2004
Excellent exposure...well composed...great shot...

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WALT MESK   {K:10691} 4/9/2004
a good shot.
you can to tell about 28-105 nikkor?....I'd to buy it.thank you....
walt.

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Hugo Pierre   {K:15692} 4/9/2004
Appealing mood! Original capture, very well seen and done. Compliments!
Have a nice weekend! Hugo.

Postscriptum: I'm always learning something reading your comments.

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Hugo Pierre   {K:15692} 4/9/2004
Appealing mood! Original capture, very well seen and done. Compliments!
Have a nice weekend! Hugo.

Postscriptum: I'm always learning something reading your comments.

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Hugo Pierre   {K:15692} 4/9/2004
Appealing mood! Original capture, very well seen and done. Compliments!
Have a nice weekend! Hugo.

Postscriptum: I'm always learning something reading your comments.

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 4/9/2004
..hello Hugo..
I must admit that also this photo is fantastic. not mistakes a great blow. the perspective and the effect of entirety! one studied composition perfectly and carefully! it appeals to to a lot also the exposure to me with the light of the lampposts... it is right also holding centered the end of the "tunnel" of arches and not the beginning to the apex. sin for the cars, but being a TRAVEL-Cityscape is OK! bigggg
cheers
roby..

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 4/9/2004
great street photo Hugo!The light beams are so bright as to almost burn through the image,Very well photographed Hugo! My best,JOHN

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Stephen  Bowden   {K:64141} 4/9/2004
Excellent photo Hugo, well captured

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Verena Rentrop Verena Rentrop   {K:15233} 4/9/2004
@Hugo, so you found the strongest light source at all ;)

antagonism complements each other :-)

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 4/9/2004
Morning, Verena, The lightsource is the sun peeping through the vent holes in the ceiling. At noon, it provides an almost vertical light source...

I know it is a bit soft for you, likewise my comments on contrast on your work....;o) I guess that's what we refer to as a part of a "personal style"...)

Cheers,

Hugo

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Verena Rentrop Verena Rentrop   {K:15233} 4/9/2004
Good morning,

short night ;), so my guess was wrong, but again I find a leading theme into the magic arches...blue carpet or light stones, what comes next? What have done that the light stones are so bright, was the source so strong?

All together a little bit to soft for me, but you know that is my very personal opinion. Anyway very well done!

Cheers,
Verena

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