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Colorful Flats in France
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October 14, 2012
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I was walking around in Perpignan, France when I came across this quite colorful site. I only had a 50mm lens with me and I went as far back as I could but I felt that I captured the essence of what I saw.
A bit odd as the cactus growing out of the window was quite large and something that you wouldn´t expect to see in France.

Canon 450d
Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/4
ISO 200
Shutter Speed 1/200 second

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October 15, 2012
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My only concern with this shot is that it’s too busy. I don’t know what the focus of interest was in the picture.

October 15, 2012
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I was trying to show a cultural contrast that in France (associated as a cold, cloudy and rainy country) I found a large cactus (associated with dry, sun, heat) growing and thriving here. I also like the contrast of colors, so for me I think the composition works, but I can understand the confusion if you aren’t aware of the culture differences as between France and Spain there are the Pyraneese Mountains so completely different weather.

October 15, 2012
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The photo really does force you to look back and forth between the two subjects. I’m not really sure that is a bad thing as it is obvious that you are meant to compare. Not knowing the localities, however, confuses me as to what I am supposed to be comparing.

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October 17, 2012
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When I first looked the picture I thought the cactus was a plastic fake or a blow up one.
To be honest I l would have liked it better without the cactus as I like wild colors everywhere.

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October 17, 2012
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Here you go, Ian.
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https://easy-exposure.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7tpjk-415q7-Colorful-Flats-in-France-copy.jpg

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I actually like the picture as it is. It is very bold and grafic. Great color contrast and all colors compliment each other. Two windows and the balcony create a triangle which makes your eye wander around the picture, which is a good thing in this case for me. Usage of rule of third works for me too.

October 18, 2012
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Quote from Mandrake on October 17, 2012, 15:39
Here you go, Ian.
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https://easy-exposure.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7tpjk-415q7-Colorful-Flats-in-France-copy.jpg

LOL

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October 19, 2012
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Pretty sure the cactus was real but again it was a bit out of place, wish I would have brought a wider lens with me to capture more of the buildings.

Thanks Oksana for your comments!

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