Cherry Blossoms, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

I wanted to shoot the cherry blossoms in central park, aimed at the trees and thought something was missing. I looked around to see if there was anything that I could include that would make the shot more complete. Then I found this statue, one of a war hero. I must admit that I don't remember the name though! But I think he did add that "extra" element that I was aiming for. Hope you'll like it.

Dyerco, isabela_sor, danos, dareco, jusninasirun, kiwi_explorer, Cretense, ChrisJ, paura, parbo, Tue, JPlumb, siolaw, jafadabret, Clementi, JCG, saylan-cb, Bluejeans, bakes888 has marked this note useful

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chpp (4283) 2008-05-10 19:01

Hi Shaeri
very nice shot, good light and soft colours. I like the compo. To me the flowers lack a little sharpness. but it's a very nice image

batalay (41261) 2008-05-10 20:27

Hello Shaeri,

Indeed, the statue does make the scene more compelling. The composition, the colors and the resolution are spectacular. I had until recently been using a Nikon D70 with an 18-70 Nikkor lens, and just upgraded to a D200. But this photo could not be improved with a D200 or even a D300. Warm regards, and best wishes for a rejuvenating Sunday.

Bulent

SteveH (8220) 2008-05-10 20:44

Hi Shaeri, I think this shot has a lot of potential and that your thinking was good regarding the inclusion of the statue. As chpp said, the image is a little soft. It is a shame that the statue was not in the light, as it is a bit dark. Hard to be sure, but it looks as though the image was not quite horizonal as the statue seems to be leaning back a bit. Also find the inclusion of the person lying down a bit distracting. Sorry to find so much to say, I do think the idea was good. cheers, Steve

nirvana73 (0) 2008-05-11 1:21

Hello Shaeri
nice place
beautiful pastel colors
thanks for explanation and sharing
best regards
Ozhan

Dyerco (10185) 2008-05-11 7:22

Hi Shaeri
Nicely done. The softness of the blossoms contrasts with the hardness of the statue. Since the statue dominates the scene it could have used a bit of flash to light it up a bit.
Phil

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-05-11 7:28 [Comment]

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danos (110407) 2008-05-11 8:45

Hello Shaeri,
nice composition with the statue to be a nice element in the whole scenery.I like the large number of the cherry blossoms in central park,and the sense of the calmness that create.Informative your note too.

Have a nice day,Danos

polpo56 (15146) 2008-05-11 13:45

Hi Shaeri,
yes I like it. Do you know that in Rome, in Venece square on the Vittoriano monument, there is a tomb to the Unknown Warrior?
Also your Hero is unknown, but it makes your shot more interesting.
Ciao
Ludo

dareco (17136) 2008-05-11 15:07

Very well done!! The cherry blossoms are very beautiful but I agree the statue really does make this picture more complete! Excellent pov! TFS

jusninasirun (17529) 2008-05-11 20:17

Hello Shaeri. Stunning image of the blossom creating excellent canopy over the statue. Pleasant sharpness and good contrast of the image. Well done and best regards. Jusni

leo61 (0) 2008-05-11 21:59

Hi Shaeri!
Good that you found this statue.You placed it perfect in the frame and I like your low POV.The grass and the blossoms look a bit p,but anyway,it`s a nice shot.
Regards ,Leo

trekks (14348) 2008-05-11 23:28

hi Shaeri

I really like cherry and such a delicate seasonal plant. You have captured the essence of color and mood of cherry here, I must say but I do agree with chpp and steve on the few points raised. Perhaps brightening up a bit with pp work for the cherry and statue without sacrifice of mood. Nice shot.

tfs, bill

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-05-12 0:51

Hi Shaeri,
Spring time ... lovely part of the year as it promises a new beginnings. Lovely scene and wonderfully captured. I like the way those blossoms engulf the statue ... beautiful. Well composed! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Cretense (68709) 2008-05-12 2:35

Hi Shaeri!

Excellent "portrait" job, great capture of this nice statue, a photo with a great composition. The natural environment with the cherry blossom is trully impressive. Great light managment and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

paura (25802) 2008-05-12 10:56

Shaeri,
The composition is great here. Shapes, lighting and colors are realy nice in your photography. Well done!

Abra蔞

Paulo

parbo (11092) 2008-05-12 11:14

Hi Shaeri,

Your low POV is good idea viewing beautiful cherry blossoms from bottom and also hides a laid visitor perfectly there. The statue is also good addition for me. Tree bodies in brown colors and the sky full with pink blossoms are wonderful, congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

gracious (20025) 2008-05-12 11:24

Hello Shaeri,
Nicely captured of these beautiful blossoms in the park which included a statue to makes the whole scenery very pleasant
well done
cheers
Tony

Tue (93458) 2008-05-12 14:09

Hi Shaeri,
You made very well use of the statue, it works really well and is well placed on the right hand side of the composition. The cherry blossoms are beautiful and the light really enhancing. Great photo work!
Regards,
Lars

JPlumb (3159) 2008-05-12 22:58

Hi Shaeri, it is the missing element, and you're right the cherry blossoms alone would have been lacking. This really completes the composition. Colour is good and I do like this contrast seen between the statue and the blossoms.

Thanks, John

siolaw (38294) 2008-05-12 22:58

Hi Shaeri,
A fine shot under the blooming trees with very little open sky and a low POV adding strong visual impact to the statue.
The statue has a very slight, but not so disturbing tilt...
Good off center compo.
Greetings
Laurent

jafadabret (56501) 2008-05-13 0:50

Shaeri, c'est une photo qui n'est pas courante, une statue d'un (pionnier ?) dans un cadre de verdure et de fleurs. Il semble que ce personnage soit heureux dans un tel cadre. J'aime particuli鋨ement les arbres en fleurs.
Jacques

ChrisJ (172436) 2008-05-13 1:05

Hi Shaeri

A good upward pov with excellent color of the cherry blossum. Perhaps a slight increase in sharpness? Great to have the statue as a focal & anchoring point, & also good to place it off-center. Tfs!

stego (24132) 2008-05-13 3:03

Hi Shaeri,
It's a wonderful image, it makes me wanting to spend a few hours under that roof made of blossom. The POV was well chosen, placing the statue in a good position compo wise and the branches of the trees make an interesting pattern. The only thing that eventually could be better is the sharpness, that is reasonably good but not great.
Regards, Jos�.

Clementi (52514) 2008-05-13 3:56

Ciao Shaeri,
the nature strength is represented here well. very beautiful these trees which surround the statue. beautiful the pastel colours.
Nice work
Giorgio

jmdias (116511) 2008-05-13 8:21

shaeri

this pov is perfect, we can see the sculpture very nice and the trees covered with flowers too. Very nice work

hugs

jorge

JCG (35153) 2008-05-13 10:28

Hi Shaeri,

A pretty low-angle shot on this statue which marvelously brings out of course these flowered trees. A very pleasant spring photograph. Beautiful natural colors. A pretty glance Shaeri, cheer.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-05-13 19:39

HiShaeri
Wonderful spring image and excellent composition
I lke this blossoms trees in central park
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Stepan (27210) 2008-05-13 22:54

This could almost be a drawing, because of the softness of the light.
I git very surprised by the cheerry blossoms in NYC and the picture shows that : a cherry roof. Excellent mood.
St廧hane

danyy (0) 2008-05-13 23:20

Bonjour Shaeri,
des couleurs tendres et naturelles, la naturel est d'ailleurs la qualit� de cette photo aux belles lumi鋨es.
Regards.
Daniel.

saylan-cb (12738) 2008-05-15 3:19

Hi Shaeri,
Very nice image!Very good light and sofr colours,nice POV here,well done.
TFS/Regards

Angshu (56760) 2008-05-16 4:44

Hello Shaeri
The statue is the important part of the compo. Well done with it, off-centre and 'looking' into the frame. Maybe you could have sharpened a bit & added some light to make it a bit more sparkling. But I do appreciate your low POV to include the sky & more importantly the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Was trying to read from the pedestal, but could not. Good picture.
Best Wishes
Angshumanda
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Bluejeans (64251) 2008-05-16 15:15

Ola Shaeri,
Que bonita estas cerejeiras em flor e uma 嫫vore magnifica muito bela , gostei de ver a est嫢ua no meio das 嫫vores, bom enquadramento da foto , parab幯s!!!
Um abra蔞 Gon蓷lo

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2008-05-17 9:01

Hi, Shaeri -

Yes, it was a good idea to place the statue in the picture; it makes all the difference. Well positioned in relation to the branches, too.

Like several others here, I have a problem with the sharpness of the flowers. You didn't include enough EXIF data, but it seems to me you could have closed down the lens some more.

Best,
Dan

sagar (2410) 2008-05-21 0:50

Hi Shaeri,
I like this one for the POV. The statue definitely provides the 'element' you're talking of. Though you could have opted for a bit sharper version, I think the ambiewnce makes up for the lack of it.
Well taken,
Sagarneel.

bakes888 (18499) 2008-06-14 19:54

Hi Shaeri. This has given me something to look forward to after our winter. Great photo. Good colours and well composed, the statue is well placed to balance the scene. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

zeca (19762) 2008-07-10 21:17

Beautiful photo, Shaeri. You found a nice foreground to create an interesting composition for the cherries! Well done!
Cheers, my friend!
Zeca

Photo Information

Copyright: Shaeri Mukherjee (crckt) (7222)
Genre: 地方
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Categories: 自然
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 18-70 1:3.5-4.5G ED, Hoya 67mm Circular Polarizer
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Photo Version：Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 17:36