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Jennifer Zhou | all galleries >> Galleries >> Cityscape > Ghosts, Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada, 2003

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28-OCT-2003

Ghosts, Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada, 2003

Canon EOS 10D
1s f/13.0 at 30.0mm iso100 full exif

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Raymond Kam		23-Jan-2005 09:55
I like this scene at Metrotown. It looks better than real life. You have captured a piece of history there since they are redoing the floor! It is gone now. When you come back next time, there would be something different.

Guest		09-Nov-2004 20:41
I like this image. I have always appreciated architecture and this says things to me in that regard. Compared to the first presentation of this piece which was in a B&W version, I am a little more impressed with the image. I like the glowing tone and the top left architectural design is much better presented and understandable. The complexity and depth of it's design are much more nicely articulated. The 'ghostliness' of the citizens :-) seems more smooth and humane in colour.

Phil Douglis		10-Oct-2004 20:59
****A striking image, Jen, that speaks of the impermanence of the business world. The building remains, but the people are ephemeral. You are implying that they can easily be replaced. It is not really an abstraction. Move it to Cityscape, and remove the distracting color tone.

Jennifer Zhou		31-Oct-2003 05:32
Rod, I was not comfortable taking pics in public places at first too, but I just try not to pay attation to other people(don't look at them..haha). After a while, you will get use to it...don't worry..:) Oh, the tripod...I bought a "Manfrotto 444 Carbon 4 Tripod" last week..it is very nice, light and solid..but it costed me a lot...:(

Guest		31-Oct-2003 03:50
I love it! As you said, everyone will have their own interpretation. I think that when the picture makes people pause and consider as this one does you have truly created a work of art. To me pale blue tone and blurred figures are evocative of ghosts... but maybe I've just got Halloween on my mind ;)

Guest		30-Oct-2003 02:51
Nice picture, the pattern on the floor looks very special. But I'd just like to ask that if you try 1/2s,1/4s or 1/8s when taking this picture? Because I think if will make the pedestrians look very different with using different shutter. I think I will let the pedestrians recognizable if I want to take them into the photo, but it's just my personal opinion.

Guest		30-Oct-2003 00:17
Very interesting picture, post modern feeling...

loren		29-Oct-2003 23:26
Incisive shutter of glass perimeter, Queen's Quantum Fleet lift off, Bishop's reach, So complex... Node point.

Guest		29-Oct-2003 11:13
Hehehe, you are better than me, Jen. When I go out with my tripod into public places, I always feel embarassed from the stares I get from the people, thus I never do now (Maybe that is why I have so many floral photos? hahahahahaha). What tripod do you use? (I have a heavy Bogen; a 'pain' to carry, but rock solid....i'm thinking of getting a lighter sized one). -- Rodney :)

Guest		29-Oct-2003 11:05
I agree, Jen. I think the blurred individuals make it a little more interesting. I like the sharpness of the stationary items, while the people are go go go. And from their blurred images you can see some of the path/directions they are taking. -- Rod :)

Jennifer Zhou		29-Oct-2003 10:20
Well stanley, this picture had been in my head for a few days. I was in a mall with my tripod today, so I was able to capture this scene with people's motion..The reason to blur them is to tell a story and everyone will have his/her own interpretation I guess..

Jennifer Zhou		29-Oct-2003 10:17
Thanks,Pall.. I am using three lenses right now: Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 AF, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon EF 70-200 f4L

Guest		29-Oct-2003 09:46
Jennifer, I have a question, what to guide you use F13 or 1s to take this shot?

Pall Gudjonsson		29-Oct-2003 09:37
Just perfect It would be interting to know what lenses you are using for your shots.