I decided that since it was going to be clear this morning, I would arise well before the sun came up and see if I could photograph the Olympic rings on the barge at sunrise. Up at 6:00 am. and at Stanley Park by 7. The lights on the rings were off! Oh well, I remember being impressed by someone else's shots of the Harry Jerome statue so I backtracked and set up. I shot several variations but like this one the best. It was damn cold too, only 2 Celsuis so my fingers were like frozen baby carrots.
Some people that I've shown the photos, have liked this one better (see below).
What do you think?
The Olympic opening ceremonies are this Friday and there is a steady ramping up of traffic, media and tourists. Bob Costas from NBC network has fallen in love with Vancouver and the weather ( he says) so at least we are getting some good publicity for the future.
Hmmm I'm surprised you need my opinion with all those photographers around! The first one is probably more...professional. I think it's better composed, sort of like a postcard, nice clean and smooth. But the second one is more dramatic - there's more movement from the statue and the sky is more intense. (You never get a straight answer from an English student!)
ReplyDeleteI hear that Steven Colbert is going to broadcast from the Pride House which is pretty cool. I don't know if Mom told you but there was a news segment on the Vancouver weather here and it was all shots of downtown (the building at Howe and Georgia with the flag) and interviews with people at Granville Island and on Kits beach. A nice little flash of home.
Thanks for your very concise critique. I was torn between the two but I do agree with you.
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