Sometimes a street image demands color. Like this one, taken in Genoa’s medieval old town near the Genova Piazza Principe railway station. The warm glow from inside the shop juxtaposes perfectly with the dark street and the bold statement on the wall that translates to “Bite the State”. The color contrast captures the mood of the image, the contrast between public dissent and tranquil private life on a quite late evening. The warm light inside feels safe and calm, very different from the dark and gritty street outside. Things like the tilted street sign, worn walls, and wet pavement suggest a place that’s been a bit forgotten or ignored. A scene that I saw and immediately felt drawn to capturing it.
Images specs are 1/60 sec @ f/2 and ISO 500. I took the photograph with the Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2. Postprocessing in Lightroom Classic (increasing the contrast and adding a vignette).
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Wish you a great Monday!
Marcus
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As KlausBernd says…
Thanks, Sue, much appreciated!
You’re welcome!
Nicely edited the light. Harmonious colours.
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much, Klausbernd, appreciate your feedback!
Amazing, yes “a bit forgotten”.
Thanks, appreciate visit and comment!
A beautiful moody shot. I am so glad you are happy with the Nikon, Marcus.
Thanks, Lois, appreciate your kind words so much! Hope you had a great weekend!
A nice street photo, Marcus! It seems that in every country, there are those who despise the government. A universal thing among humans.
And probably as old as civilization….thanks, John! The Nikon Zf is amazing in the dark!
I see that!!