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If I were to print this one I'd probably rotate it 90 degrees clockwise, but I thought it would probably be better to present it in this format here. And as you'll notice from the EXIF data, it's another shot from a while ago – I still haven't had much time to shoot any more material. Add to which i) I'm still not ready to port chromasia to the new server, and ii) we still have no ADSL at home (it's beginning to look like a hardware fault at the telephone exchange) ... I'm not the happiest I've ever been, lets put it that way.

On the plus side: this is another shot that I'd put aside as I wasn't sure how to process it, but having revisited it I'm quite pleased with the result.

On another matter: I'm going away for a few days – from Saturday to next Wednesday – but am going to try to post to chromasia while I'm away. I'm taking a laptop with me, and think I'll have internet access, but am not sure quite how it's going to work out. So, if nothing goes up over the weekend, it's a fair bet that I couldn't get it sorted out. Anyway, even if it doesn't pan out I should come back with at least one or two interesting shots as it's a place I've not visited before.

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comment by skritten at 08:39 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

gettin' dizzy...incredibly sharp reflections, if i'm looking right.

comment by sAm at 08:43 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

Liking this shot, especially when an image confuses for some reason I like more so. The only negative thing would be that it would have been nice to see the sky in sharp details IMO. I'm assuming you have processed them out for a DOF feel...

comment by Jem at 08:47 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

I love these reflection shots of yours - they're so .. you! This one is so incredibly sharp - and it works lovely in b&w :)

comment by owen at 08:48 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

Superb shot. It's got me tilting my head all over the place :)

comment by nuno f at 08:50 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

Now here's something very different and that works pretty well. Excellent details.
This photo was not taken so while ago, as you say. This week I posted a photo from last year. : )

Hope you can resolve your internet problems real fast and that the port of Chromasia to the new server happens in a smooth way. Meanwhile, even if you can't post from where you're going, I'm sure that you will present us viewers with lots of fantastic photos.

comment by wyllys at 08:54 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

The angle is disorienting at first, but it is still interesting. I wish that the image was shifted a bit more to the left so we could see more of the bldg on the right, the stuff on the left side is not of any interest and I dont think adds much to the overall image.

comment by Christopher at 09:06 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

I am always impressed with your reflection shots. I can't seem to get mine right. Maybe I'll have to go out and try some more.

comment by VelviaPix at 09:59 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

Nice, I always have fun coming up with reflection shots. They seem to awake your creativity, and this one, is much nicer being a B&W.

And by the way, enjoy your travel. It is always an experience when you go away and discover new subjects, we'll be following.

VelviaPix

comment by Jason Wall at 10:37 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

How deliciously dissorienting. :)

comment by Francesco at 10:40 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

powerful shot!

comment by tobias at 11:42 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2005

Impact would be better were it rotated (personally speaking). I like the sharpness but the angle is annoying. Shame because it is pinsharp and (from what I can gather) has great tones.

I find your work akin to that of the sun dodging through ragged clouds. Sometimes it gets stuck behind them for a few days. Perhaps right now your work is experiencing a rare, "eclipse". Still, all part of the rich tapestry that is life... and chromasia.

comment by lisa at 12:25 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

an interesting rotation, definitely. I'm assuming I'm looking at reflections in puddles of water?

comment by | | A R M O K S | | SHowcase at 12:52 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

A very powerful intriguing shot...I felt disoriented looking at it...you really amaze me wih thh kind of sharpness you get with your shots...

comment by Michael at 03:21 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

I love the perspective this shot presents! The black and white really does a good job in this one, way to go with this shot!

comment by KK at 05:28 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

a very interesting shot indeed. crisp and clear and very good call on the black and white.

comment by Paky at 06:28 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

A very original capture. Greetings from Barcelona Spain.

comment by phong at 09:01 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

thats great, i love it... but im wondering whether the 45 degree tilt adds anything to the photograph.

comment by SteveO at 09:06 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

Very nice reflection shot, very sharp and clear. Interesting angle too.

comment by oscuroabismo at 11:19 AM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

Encontre with your web being surprised very pleasingly with your photographies. I am charmed with both the composition and his(her,your) chromatic treatment...
Congratulations and " a saudo " from Galicia (Spain)

comment by GeeTee at 12:29 PM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

You've every right to be pleased. It's not a typical Trafalgar Sq shot and is all the better for that. Was the timing intentional (today being the 200 year anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar)?

comment by Fotosia at 12:49 PM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

really good one, I see a change of mood lately, why?

comment by Leo at 03:35 PM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

Whoa, trippy. It's off of a reflection right? Or are you shooting through a hole in a roof?

comment by y at 04:08 PM (GMT) on 21 October, 2005

Wow, that's a real surrealist photgraph for sure!
The sharpness and especially that in the upper right is a really nice contrast to the blurred asphalt. 4.9 / 5 (-.1 for the leaves in the upper left :P)

comment by dduarte at 12:30 AM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

Hi. Does anyone knows if the Daily Dose of Imagery was taken by hackers?

comment by Spring Break at 12:48 AM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

You wouldn't have dsl probs if you used road runner!

Is this a puddle pic?

comment by GHOP. at 02:14 AM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

ohhhhhhh it's a puddle. took me the fifth time staring at it to realize what was up. very clear shot. i love your pictures. i got your website through the time magazine 50 top websites of 2005 and since then i have your website as my homepage. keep up the good work.

comment by andrew at 03:04 PM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

Beautiful depth and shades of grey... have a good trip! :)

comment by Francisco at 05:53 PM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

ALGUIEN ME PUEDE TRADUCIR QUE SIGNIFICA "CROPPED" ,GRACIAS

comment by Enrique, Liverpool at 09:42 PM (GMT) on 22 October, 2005

Francisco, 'cropped' significa cuando se corte un imagen para hacerlo mas pequeno.
Por ejemplo, si hay algo en el imagen que no se quiere que parece, se puede 'crop' el imagen, y guardar lo que quede.
Espero que esta explicacion sea comprehensible, sino debes decirme y puedo explicarlo de nuevo!

comment by jasonspix at 12:34 AM (GMT) on 23 October, 2005

That's crazy sharp in the reflection. Nice job.

comment by garyx at 06:58 AM (GMT) on 23 October, 2005

Interesting shot. Good luck with the move; I've just carried out a makeover, it seemed to take forever.

comment by Courtnee at 12:58 PM (GMT) on 23 October, 2005

Your work amazes me every time I stop by. This photo is one of my favs so far.

comment by NagChampa at 02:23 PM (GMT) on 23 October, 2005

Love this gray picture !!!

comment by djn1 at 02:34 PM (GMT) on 23 October, 2005

Thanks everyone.

comment by Jules at 09:02 PM (GMT) on 25 October, 2005

Wow, I looove this shot, it's an uncredible one... Congratulation !!