The Alley

Xandru

The Alley

A night shot of an alley in Vittoriosa, Malta. This town was the residence for the Knights of Malta before they built Valletta.

Vittoriosa is one of my favorite shooting grounds. One day I decided to give it a try at night. I liked this alley the minute I saw it. Problem was that all street lighting was yellow. Still I went ahead, set up my tripod and took a few shots. Back on my computer, I didn’t like the yellowish cast. So I desaturated and painted back the yellow on that one street lamp at the bottom of the alley.

Nikon D70
Nikkor 18-70 f/3.5-4.5G

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The Alley by Xandru
The Alley by Xandru
  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Love these perspective shots, this one has excellent clarity and light. Love the selective colour drawing you down the alley and the detail on the paving stones.

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    Very cool Xandru.

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Many thanks for the nice comments, Paulette.

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Hi Astrid, glad you like it.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Fantastic capture, wondrous s/c. great imagery. very cleverly done

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Hello Hilary. This was one of those late evenings, wondering about with my photogear, and the locals thinking I’m someone crazy.

  • Ranald

    Ranald

    Beauifully done. Using the post to stop the selection is a very subtle trick.

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Thanks Ranald. You got some good photography yourself.

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Great one!!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Jean. You got some great images yourself.

  • M G Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Great use of selective colour! I like the light reflecting off those steps worn smooth by the generations.

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Avalon. I really believe the Knights have walked these steps hundreds of times.

  • Ryan Piercey

    Ryan Piercey

    Fascinating use of selective color.. . Great work!

  • Xandru replied

    Grateful for your comments, Ryan.

  • cheerishables

    cheerishables

    This is exquisite. The selective coloring is amazing in this shot.

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Cheeri, your comments are appreciated.

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Excellent work, very nicely done!!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Elaine, this is one of my favourite images.

  • TheKittyGirl

    TheKittyGirl

    Charming setting for the photo, and you have used the light and coloration to an amazing effect! BRAVO!

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks for the compliment, Kitty.

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Stunning!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks, Angel. Much appreciated.

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Love the spot colouring and perspective – goregous Xandru!! :)

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks, Holly. Made this image some years ago and its still one of my favourites.

  • Stefan Casaletto

    Stefan Casaletto

    proset Xandru—cool stuff

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Stefan. Great job on the group.

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Very beautiful light

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks you very much, Dayonda.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    A winner

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Mike, much appreciated.

  • Anaa

    Anaa

    Excellent composition …love the warmth of light, very effective !! :)

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Anaa.

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    beautiful capture mq

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot for your comment and Christmas Greetings, Mike.

  • Ozcloggie

    Ozcloggie

    Love this! Is a little similar to something I painted for my daughter, to try to show how much I like this kind of setting. Good one!!

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Ozcloggie. You got some good paintings!

  • Angela Lo Rosso

    Angela Lo Rosso

    Simply superb :)

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks Angela, your 3Ds are very good.

  • Tom Michael Thomas

    Tom Michael Th...

    all i can say is WOW… incredible!!! GREAT WORK !

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot, Tom, much appreciated.

  • Monster

    Monster

    Awe enspiering piece of work

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much for the kind comments.

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Congrats on Homepage!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot, Julia.

  • Alessandro Florelli

    Alessandro Flo...

    wonderful!!!!!!!!!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Alessandro.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Incredible image! Love your treatment with the SC only in the truly lighted portion! Wonderful DOF. Congrats on homepage feature!

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Joanne. Your comments are appreciated.

  • Radek Hofman

    Radek Hofman

    Nice work.

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks, Radek.

  • wonderjosh

    wonderjosh

    The black and white makes the light look so golden and the gold light makes the black and white look so clean. I’m really liking this.

  • Xandru replied

    Your observations are appreciated, Josh. Thanks.

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Looks really great with this selective colouring, congratulations on the home page feature!

  • Xandru replied

    Like yourself, I had my baptism in photography in my father’s darkroom :) Thanks a lot for your comments.

  • jerry alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    wonderful treatment here!

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks, Jerry.

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    What a gorgeous image, congratulations!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks, Catherine, much appreciated.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Congrats on the top ten and homepage feature :O)

  • Xandru replied

    Hi Squealia. I was wondering how you did this :) Thanks a lot for the kind comments.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Congrats….beautiful photo!

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Ellen.

  • Janice Sheen

    Janice Sheen

    good one! I love what you have done with it…

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks Janice, much appreciated.

  • Iani

    Iani

    Stunning piece of work

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot, Iani.

  • WorldImages

    WorldImages

    Great shot and colour work.

    Cameron

  • Xandru replied

    Like the Cobra :)) Many thanks, Cameron.

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    Excellent piece of work and congrats on being featured on the home page

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot, Chris, much appreciated.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    congratulations again .. this is stunning!!!!!!!

  • Xandru replied

    Hi Lois, thank you very much for your comments.

  • Jace

    Jace

    There’s quite a distinct elegance about this photo. Very nice.

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Jace.

  • terryt

    terryt

    What an interesting piece of work. Its like two in one. I really like this shot!

  • Xandru replied

    My gratitude for the positive comments, Terry.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    Hi Dear, is this one of your 12 to be featured? I need you to bmail me a list of them all so I know not to delete them or reject them, ok?

  • Xandru replied

    Yes it is. Will bmail you soon. Thanks Taylor.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    Just wanted to make sure because of the selective color and not having your tech info! I’m being slightly lenient on these special participation features! ;-)

  • shellbee

    shellbee

    very nice shot and very artistic

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you very much, Shellbee.

  • Linda Bianic

    Linda Bianic

    this is very unique,,,luv the way it turned out. I am not into photo shopping yet,,,,am dying to try it…..just to get a different feel,..like you have done here….perfect placement of the yellow light added back in,,,,I think,,,,,it draws the eye right into the center!!!
    I would love to get to Europe someday,,,,,to be able to shoot this fabulous architecture!!!
    Linda

  • Xandru replied

    You can spend a lifetime finding varied photo opportunities in Europe! I am sure you’ll love it. Thanks for the comments, Linda.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks Kathy, much appreciated.

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    like the work with the desat and the yellow glow..has worked well

  • Xandru replied

    Hi Jim, really glad you like my work. Many thanks for the kind comments.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow, what a perspective! Love the use of SC on this image, it just draws the eye right into the work!

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot Joanne, this is one of my favourites.

  • Naleen Senevirathne

    Naleen Senevir...

    very nice combination of colors. Great angle and perspective. Excellent work.

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot Naleen, your visit and comments are appreciated.

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Beautiful work!

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Thanks for dropping by Karen. Your comment is appreciated.

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Absolutely amazing as usual.

  • Xandru replied

    Hi Teresa, this was taken with my first DSLR, some four years ago, and its still one of my favorites. Many thanks for your comment.

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beautiful.

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot Sonia.

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba


    Congratulations Xandru!!!

  • Xandru replied

    Many thanks, Teresa.

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic

    wow ….. this is good idea and realisation …..... great work
    congratulation

  • Xandru replied

    Thanks a lot Nedim, your comments are appreciated.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    so, so stunning work Alex!!!!!!!!!! Just love your portfolio, xoxoxo

  • Xandru replied

    Thank you so much for the compliments, its much appreciated.

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