Late Night Taxi

[Pete Askew]

After the party and waiting for a taxi in downtown Göttingen.

Leica M9 + 35 mm Summilux M f1:1.4. ISO 1250, 1/15s at f1:4.0. PP in LR and SilverFX 2.

 

[Hamish Gill]

This is suitably uncomfortable viewing!
Its quite tense somehow... the framing gives the tense feel, but her expression is relaxed/bored... it works as a juxtaposition, and being as its you im going to assume it is intentional?
The toning is perfect!

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Hamish. I was originally attracted by harsh light and colour from the street lighting but decided that a 'film noir' look suited better. It being late and having a summer cold helped withe the look I think!! The pose and look was deliberate though.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I like how the angle of the body cuts across all the verticals. Good comp, and beautiful tones.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob. The lighting was quite strongly directional and the high ISO meant contrast was quite high but I reduced structure to compensate (like choosing a low grade paper or flashing it first would have achieved).

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Sensational!
Brilliant tones! Good to see your pumping out some more pics again!
I really look forward to every thread of yours Pete.

 

[Brian Moore]

As athletes do, she is replaying portions of her earlier football matches in her head; she is far from bored. Love the night/noir effect, Pete. The OOF background is very cool also.

 

[Lesley Jones]

I love this too, although I can't really say why. It's full of atmosphere and her pose is strong, yet relaxed. I particularly love the treatment you have used

 

[Hamish Gill]

I've come back to this a few times now...
i bloody love it!

 

[Paul Lange]

Well, its square, beautifully composed and has a nice sense of tension, especially how the moment captured suggests mixed body language from Ina. I can see why you like it.

 

[alfie Wright]

A lovely Shot, Pete! Very nice composition. It's a great pose & expression you've caught! The PP is superb too, lovely tones.