Down #2
Looking downward at the street from 35 floors up with figure heading into the light. Click once on image to enlarge.
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Bird's Eye View, Kairos, Safe Haven and Street Photography and Photojournalism Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Zaldy Infante
striking pov!
Mark Ross
Thank you. That’s what I thought too when first seeing it!
midzing
awesome shot,,, well done
Mark Ross replied
Thanks! I like the flattened perspective of the telephoto lens, particularly when looking downward.
Wanagi Zable-A...
excellent shot! perfectly framed, love the POV!
Mark Ross replied
Nice of you to say so. Thanks!
Joe Mortelliti
great use of patterns and shadows
Mark Ross replied
Thanks so much Joe. You’re very kind.
JHopgood
I’ve one similar to this (albeit not as good) when I was in Paris, I think I was on top of the Arch d’Triumphe. I once had a teacher who told us to look up, but also as important is when you’re up, to look down.
Mark Ross replied
Hi Jo. Right you are! I think that as soon as you find a perspective that’s out of the ordinary (and that could be anything at all) and figure out how you can handle it to your and to it’s best advantage, you’re onto something good. Thanks for commenting.
-Mark
Hena Tayeb
love this shot. the light the shadow..your POV..very good
Mark Ross replied
Thanks so much for your comment Hena!
janeymac
awesome Mark !!! I think of the beatles album when they are crossing the zebra crossing! this is a fantastic capture!! Jane xxxx
Mark Ross replied
Yeah, you can’t help but think of that famous photograph. It’s imprinted on our minds til Kingdom come. Thanks for the praise Jane. Always love hearing what you are thinking.
-Mark xxx
Mel Brackstone
Wow, how’d I miss this one?? Love this Mark, shadows are great, as is the repeating pattern of the white lines, and manholes!
Mark Ross replied
Thanks a millionies Mel! This is one of a series I did a couple’a years ago. It was shot on neg film with a 500mm mirror lens. Glad you like it! :7})
Dave Higgins
Nice image, love the composition and point of view. Just as a point of discussion. How do you think it would look, without the top manhole cover. It’s such a strong picture element. And it’s so close to the edge that I think it might be a bit distracting. This is a great image just as it is a
Mark Ross replied
Thanks Dave. Good point you make! I know what you’re saying about the manhole cover and I agree with you but because I’m actually against pictorial perfection in what I do (it’s a principle of mine to even avoid attempting it), I usually let this sort of distraction remain, especially if it’s part and parcel of the sense of space I want to present. It’s probably just the nonconformist in me. I can’t do anything by the rules, LOL!
KreddibleTrout
that guy is walkin like the ‘keep on truckin’ guy.
strutter. real nice.
Mark Ross replied
Maybe it’s him, lol!