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Shabby Juliette's Balcony
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 6 May 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Apologies to W. Shakespeare, but I somehow envision a shabby Juliette, mooning for her rough hewn but laid-back Romeo from atop this Key West back street balcony.
Rags from Plano, United States
That would really be awesome if Shakespeare did his play there.
6 May 2008 5:10am
@Rags: Ha-ha! I think he was booked, but an American playwright (Tennessee Williams) took up the idea and set "A Streetcar Named Desire" in just such a shabby setting. "Stella!"
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I like your idea and certainly the picture as well. Good imagination and good eye.
6 May 2008 5:57am
@Marion: Thank you Marion.
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
This is such a powerful image VF. It really catches the eye and holds it. I really like your description of the "rough" juliette!! hahaha. I think what grabs me most about this image is it's rather rough appearance, it works beautifully in black and white and I personally feel it wouldn't have worked half as well had it been in colour. Great job
6 May 2008 6:11am
@Mandy: Thanks a lot Mandy; I really appreciate what you've commented about this photo today.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
i think those are called 'Western' flicks lol great shot
6 May 2008 8:59am
@Lorraine: Ha! You mean like Clint Eastwood cast as Romeo? ;-D
@Betty: So glad it works... thanks!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
A super interesting old building, VF, very nicely photographed.
6 May 2008 11:25am
@Michael Skorulski: Am happy you like it, Michael. Lots more like this in Key West.
Helma from Tehran, Iran
Great shot .. nice B&W photo with best contrast and good framing ! thanks.
6 May 2008 11:43am
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
@Saeed: thanks my friend
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
I like the composition and the b/w here...
6 May 2008 12:07pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: I appreciate your nice comments on this one Wolfgang.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
B&W works well here! Good job VF!
6 May 2008 12:37pm
@Craig: Thank you Craig.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
What a perfectly named photo. There's a lot of symmetry in this capture with the lines and pilasters. I'd be hesitant to go out on that. Good composition!
6 May 2008 1:21pm
@Steven: Grateful for such nice comments Steven.
Dylan Tucker from Delhi, United States
I like the repeating supports at the bottom of the picture.
6 May 2008 1:33pm
@Dylan Tucker: Glad you like this one Dylan.
Images by KC Photography from Redmond, United States
I love the rough look, the chipped wood on the windowsills especially.
6 May 2008 2:31pm
@Images by KC Photography: It is a rough place; thanks for the good words KC.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Cool building that you have captured very well - it really works well in b&w. I like the strong diagonal element and the details on the balcony and with the peeling paint that you have captured. (and the horizon is perfectly straight ;-)
6 May 2008 4:05pm
@Chris: Yes that horizon is laser sharp Chris; I made sure it would be just for you (ha-ha!). I really do appreciate your comments, and your reminding me about those tilted horizons. Thing is, now I'm walking around the house straightening pictures on the wall. And when I'm out with my camera, well...
;-)
michelle from peoria, United States
i agree the b&w works for this image it is very captivating and tells a ditinctive story makes you wonder huh?
6 May 2008 4:21pm
@michelle: Wow, this is very nice. Thanks.
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
Shabby Juliette ... that is such a good title, it brings so much more to the image. Well done.
6 May 2008 9:21pm
@Helen: Gee Helen, thank you; this is a high compliment.
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hey V.F...cleverly titled ,pal,makes us see what you can see..great result..and such a superb b/w creation..it's got the lot ,sir..great angles,superb exposure and crisp lines...top of the class,fella..!!
Billywelshconnection...
6 May 2008 9:51pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Your comments and compliments here mean a lot, Billy. Thank you for all the nice stuff, my very artsy/talented friend.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A romantic thought VF, it would be a beautiful setting for the play.
I've actually visited Juliette's balcony in Verona Italy. Unfortunately I didn't back my photographs of the place up and the computer crashed loosing them all :(
6 May 2008 10:28pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary. Mmm, how crushing it must have been to lose all those photos...
danthro from Suburbia, United States
nice composition and framing. i like your story about it -- i can just see it as the set of Romeo and Juliet at the beach house on summer vacation. ;)
6 May 2008 11:10pm
@danthro: thank you danthro... the movie rights are up for grabs.
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
Nice framing. Is Juliette going to be safe on that tired balcony?
7 May 2008 12:53am
@vu@granby - Gilles Martineau: Heh, maybe. If Romeo doesn't weigh too much. Thanks.
Cheryl from Boerne, United States
such a romantic! you're right though, this image really sets a mood...great catch
7 May 2008 1:30am
@Cheryl: Thanks for the nice compliment for my photo.
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Yes! It is also very Tennessee-Williams-esque - and looks great in b/w!
7 May 2008 1:31am
@Ken McCoy: Thanks Ken.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
haha great imagination Uncle VF!I am thinking of a haunted house with the b/w effect instead..:) Thanks for your lovely comments at my blog,you are right abt withdrawal symptoms,you dont want to do it,but then again,'itch' comes when you totally withdraw from it kind of thing..
7 May 2008 2:36am
Barbara from Florida, United States
Great shot VF. I like the angle and B&W. I checked previous postings and you have an excellent series here of Key West. Really great shots.
Have fun!
7 May 2008 4:19am
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Love this in the b/w!! The title is perfect... I do see Juliette standing there a romantic pose musing... "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou..." sigh...
8 May 2008 1:59am
Nikon D80
1/640 second
F/6.3
ISO 800
138 mm (35mm equiv.)