8th Place Albert * by WONDERSTRUCK by Canon DSLR Challenge


18-JUL-2004	Wonderstruck

Albert (76) in front of the shop he founded on the main street of Reims, France

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
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Canon DSLR Challenge		23-Jan-2005 05:24
Oh my Wonderstruck! That was a very generous compliment and I do believe that you are very easily wonderstruck - hence your name! LOL! Ahhh, sloped streets - what an extra joy to work around! LOL! How's your back? ;) ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		22-Jan-2005 05:55
Dear Lonnit, it is in itself an honour for a photograph(er) to receive a comment from you. I do admire your work !! The main street of Reims slopes down from the Cathedral to the left of this pic to a canal on the right. I remember that vividly as I had to push the baby pram up the slope while having 10lbs of Camera pack on my back. --- WONDERSTRUCK

Canon DSLR Challenge		22-Jan-2005 03:14
Excellent shot, particularly the color. A bit crooked though. I, anal as I get about these things, would PS it to straighten and then crop at the top of the sign so nothing above it shows. Fine shot! ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		21-Jan-2005 10:10
Yes the cathedral is a wonderful place steeped in history, with the statue of Jeanne D'arc in the park to the left.I must see if I have a street shot. thubleau

Canon DSLR Challenge		21-Jan-2005 06:49
Thank you for your encouraging remarks, Thubleau. My wife dragged me to Reims as there is a famous cathedral there that she just had to see. It's such a small sleepy town, especially so on a Sunday. My highlight at Reims was meeting Albert smoking outside his shop. He was kind enough to allow me to practice my broken French when I asked him permission for his photo and about his shop, but later, let on that he knew English very well and was stringing me all along ! ---WONDERSTRUCK

Canon DSLR Challenge		21-Jan-2005 06:29
Ah yes, typically French....terrific capture, beautiful colour, the whole thing is reaaly well balanced. thubleau