People Different worlds

leojay · 06-01-2014, 10:10 AM

Great capture; agree with most others on the building - one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture erected in the last half century and lends cultural context essential to the full impact of the shot. If I'd seen this shot in a magazine, I'd have dismissed it as a deliberate composition.

mostafalakkis · 06-01-2014, 11:11 AM

I nominate this image.

Tako Kichi · 06-01-2014, 12:14 PM

Nominated

**fairtaxphil** · 06-01-2014, 12:27 PM

Very nice, The building helps with knowing where the shot was taken, too.

ybo1 · 06-01-2014, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Gnomka

I was relaxing at the beach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when a muslim woman in black abaya captured my attention. And when I saw another woman in bikini passing by the moment was perfect for a shot.

great shot !
Didn't even know bikinis were allowed on the beach in Dubai...
How does one nominate a picture? You have my vote if I get to know where to click...

Tako Kichi · 06-01-2014, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by ybo1

How does one nominate a picture? You have my vote if I get to know where to click...

You nominate by either making a comment or saying you nominate the picture, in which case you have already nominated the picture by commenting on it.

NarcisO · 06-01-2014, 03:02 PM

I nominate this photo

-Spooky- · 06-01-2014, 10:22 PM

Nominated.

snowdawn · 06-02-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by TedW

I nominate this. The title describes it well. I also like the building in the background, I think it further enhances the contrast between old traditions and a modern world.

me too

ThomasHemming · 06-02-2014, 04:07 PM

A great shot that fully says a 1000 words! I nominate!

wildman · 06-02-2014, 04:50 PM

I find the building debate interesting...
... I cloned it out and didn't spend much time on it just for comparison sake.

Seems to me there is two ways of looking at it - as Journalism or Art.
They both have their strengths.

What do you think?

**arnold** · 06-02-2014, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by wildman

What do you think?

The second picture certainly is 'cleaner' with the subject matter, but it looks contrived without the context setting of the building.

CeciProAm · 06-02-2014, 08:28 PM

For me, it works as a great photograph without the building.
With the building, it works as an iconic photograph that tells
the complete visual story of life in Dubai.

cxdoo · 06-03-2014, 04:00 AM

Nominated for the composition.

vinny19 · 06-03-2014, 08:42 PM

The building in the background is the iconic and famous Burj in Dubai. Without it, it could have been anywhere in the world. It gives context and tells a story. In fact the comment is quite unnecessary. The picture tells the whole story much better than any words will. The representative from one world is sitting still, but looking towards the other that is marching on! Now the caption may need some work...

Fantastic photo though.

06-02-2014, 04:50 PM	#41
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	I find the building debate interesting... ... I cloned it out and didn't spend much time on it just for comparison sake. Seems to me there is two ways of looking at it - as Journalism or Art. They both have their strengths. What do you think? Last edited by wildman; 06-11-2014 at 04:59 AM.

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06-01-2014, 10:10 AM	#31
leojay New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 16	Great capture; agree with most others on the building - one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture erected in the last half century and lends cultural context essential to the full impact of the shot. If I'd seen this shot in a magazine, I'd have dismissed it as a deliberate composition.

06-01-2014, 11:11 AM	#32
mostafalakkis Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 32	I nominate this image.

06-01-2014, 12:14 PM	#33
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Nominated

06-01-2014, 12:27 PM	#34
fairtaxphil Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 134	Very nice, The building helps with knowing where the shot was taken, too.

06-01-2014, 01:04 PM	#35
ybo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by Gnomka I was relaxing at the beach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when a muslim woman in black abaya captured my attention. And when I saw another woman in bikini passing by the moment was perfect for a shot. great shot ! Didn't even know bikinis were allowed on the beach in Dubai... How does one nominate a picture? You have my vote if I get to know where to click...

06-01-2014, 01:21 PM	#36
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by ybo1 How does one nominate a picture? You have my vote if I get to know where to click... You nominate by either making a comment or saying you nominate the picture, in which case you have already nominated the picture by commenting on it.

06-01-2014, 03:02 PM	#37
NarcisO Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 67	I nominate this photo

06-01-2014, 10:22 PM	#38
-Spooky- Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 140	Nominated.

06-02-2014, 12:12 PM	#39
snowdawn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: french Alps-provence Posts: 36	Originally posted by TedW I nominate this. The title describes it well. I also like the building in the background, I think it further enhances the contrast between old traditions and a modern world. me too

06-02-2014, 04:07 PM	#40
ThomasHemming New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 21	A great shot that fully says a 1000 words! I nominate!

06-03-2014, 04:00 AM	#44
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Nominated for the composition.

06-02-2014, 06:16 PM	#42
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by wildman What do you think? The second picture certainly is 'cleaner' with the subject matter, but it looks contrived without the context setting of the building.

06-02-2014, 08:28 PM	#43
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698	For me, it works as a great photograph without the building. With the building, it works as an iconic photograph that tells the complete visual story of life in Dubai.

06-03-2014, 08:42 PM	#45
vinny19 New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9	The building in the background is the iconic and famous Burj in Dubai. Without it, it could have been anywhere in the world. It gives context and tells a story. In fact the comment is quite unnecessary. The picture tells the whole story much better than any words will. The representative from one world is sitting still, but looking towards the other that is marching on! Now the caption may need some work... Fantastic photo though.