Green Door

TheBlindHog

Green Door

This shot was taken last holiday season on a night when my wife and I originally set out to look for Christmas farolito shots. We found our route blocked for a Christmas parade and wound up on a side street just off Central Avenue in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill section. Happily, there was this beautiful green door, shining like a beacon. It turned out to be the best shot of the night and one of my favorite night shots ever. Pentax K20D, 3 seconds @ F3.5 with.5 AV compensation, 18mm.

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Green Door by TheBlindHog
Green Door by TheBlindHog
  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Beautiful colours – excellent composition too.

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks, Des!

  • Christopher B.

    Christopher B.

    Very nice! I really enjoy the colors here.

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks, Christopher!

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    The green & purple colour combo always works so well…...................I like this alot! Great lighting and it’s kind of mysterious….......................

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks, Rose. It is a little more mysterious than you realize. As I was setting up to take the shot a car pulled up and a man got out and addressed me a little brusquely, asking why I was taking the photo. A few unsavory replies went through my mind, but in the end I answered honestly, telling him I liked the colors. The answer must have satisfied him because he walked on and around the corner toward the entrance. The exchange sparked my curiosity and one of the first things I did when I got home was to Google the business name. I imagined that maybe it was going to be in the news for drug busts or other nefarious business. To my surprise, I discovered it was a club that caters to the transgendered. Despite the beautifully styled exterior, it is most definitely a private and discreet club and it is clear the members want it to stay that way. Out of respect for their privacy, I removed the name of the club from the sign and the initials from the awning.

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic lighting,,, well done

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thank you, midzing. Your work is sensational!

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Ha…Ha… Mitch….....you are so darn lucky you didn’t get dragged into the back alley…..........Seriously! That little ol’ sign does make one think it’s a pretty ‘elite’ club….......LOLOL!! :)))))

  • Jase036

    Jase036

    Beautiful composition and great color contrast. The exposure is spot on and the removal of the club’s name adds a sense of mistery to the whole image. Great job!

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks, Jase!

  • Nvision Ink

    Nvision Ink

    Interesting lighting and colors! Great shot!

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks, Neill!

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Great! I love the story above, how interesting. This has a great glow that pulls you in. Beautiful! Nice to meet you!
    Ellen

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks again, Ellen!

  • Teresa P. Pelaez

    Teresa P. Pelaez

    Beauiful comp and colors Hog!

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thank you!

  • Jillian Boutilier-Smith
  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks!

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Another fantastic door image!

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thank you, Ildi!

  • julayneluu

    julayneluu

    Beautiful color .

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Yes, it is so vibrant, especially at night!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    ‘Ae!! I love your wonderful story how you protected their privacy. You are such a good man!
    This is the image I was looking for as I have been perusing your wonderful portfolio, it is beautiful!

  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thank you so very much for visiting and browsing. I’ve found much to admire in your portfolio. You have a wonderful eye!

  • JL H
  • TheBlindHog replied

    Thanks again, Bezay. I am heaped with blessings.

  • Erika Gouws

    Erika Gouws

    Ahhh, colours you can drown in! Excellent shot.

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