On this photo I was lucky enough that two different clouds (one reflected on the building, another behind it) merged almost perfectly to create the illusion of a transparent building. Taken in Telford, UK. Make sure you read the first comment and check the original here.
By the way, this was a real windy day, the effect lasted like 30 secs...
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This photo was taken on September 27, 2005 using a Canon EOS 350D Digital.
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orsettamv, C Ray Dancer, Sven Bosman, Gianluca Pistilli, and 42 other people added this photo to their favorites.
liber (85 months ago | reply)
This photo has received a lot of comments asking for a crop. See the original here.
Krogen (85 months ago | reply)
I liked the proportions in the original picture better.
Bates Imaging (85 months ago | reply)
nice...i likey the crop. do you?
liber (85 months ago | reply)
I prefer the original, but am still getting used to this version (the original is part of my life for almost 8 months).
BamaWester (85 months ago | reply)
HA....that is very clever. Kudos to you for having such a good eye. Nicely done.
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Sven Bosman (85 months ago | reply)
Wow... love it!
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Mariella Spinder | Fotografie [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
You definetly where lucky with it .
love it, and i saw the original, i like this one more....:-)
Toni_V (85 months ago | reply)
really nice shot!
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Peli Cans (85 months ago | reply)
very neat
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slowburn♪ (85 months ago | reply)
decent cloud and colors, just a bit boring
-voted as "delete" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
AnneliesW (85 months ago | reply)
Great shot, very nice reflection!!!
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Wirraway (85 months ago | reply)
Nice uncluttered shot, well done.
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I'm Flickring (85 months ago | reply)
Great timing, and the contrast between that building and the sky is just perfect. Thumbs up!
-Voted "save" (from the DMU group).
gardawind (85 months ago | reply)
Nice reflection...
amazing...
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dellafels (85 months ago | reply)
Great reflection
Jahbuzz (85 months ago | reply)
ah yeah... cool enough...
Jahbuzz (85 months ago | reply)
/n/n-voted as "save2" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
Timbrel (85 months ago | reply)
Very surreal. I think Magritte would have approved. Great capture. 1-2-3
ofthesun9 (85 months ago | reply)
Excellent !
Very nice shot !
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Gianluca Pistilli (85 months ago | reply)
WOW! day's FAV from A1F1!
nytram ydnew [deleted] (85 months ago | reply)
it works save
Suomi2005 (85 months ago | reply)
I prefer this cropped version.Lucky and good eye !!!
shoothead (85 months ago | reply)
Fave - A1F1
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Jose Ferreira Jr. (85 months ago | reply)
Nuvem penetrante... :)
♥ shhexy corin ♥ (85 months ago | reply)
Hahahaha. No.
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*shana (85 months ago | reply)
This is my fav.
distinguish (85 months ago | reply)
I think I would prefer the other photo if only the top of that tree wasn't there :) Such a splendid capture!
pmsmgomes (85 months ago | reply)
Great catch!
The cloud reflection is great!
Good timing!
the monk (85 months ago | reply)
Quality
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Iggy. (85 months ago | reply)
It's pretty good, could use more contrast and saturation.
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liber (85 months ago | reply)
To Iggy: This photo hasn't been doctored beyond "default contrast, brightness and so" in photoshop. Actually I tried increasing contrast, but because the reflected cloud is on a different tone or so it ruined the effect.
Robot Monster (85 months ago | reply)
mmmh, i don't know
this one's close to the edge...
ok, save, although i'm not fond of this final crop
-voted as "save6" (from the Delete Me Uncensored group)
spleenboy (85 months ago | reply)
I love this shot, liber. Who needs Photoshop with shots like this?
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*~Jenn~* (85 months ago | reply)
this is perfect.
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Micky** (85 months ago | reply)
WOW! this is fantastic!!!
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especially_today (85 months ago | reply)
what an amazing capture!!!!
you have a great eye for detail!!
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aumbody images (85 months ago | reply)
Wow, an awesome capture. Excellent reflection !
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SoundsGood (85 months ago | reply)
Great capture, this one is my favorite.
Vanda's Pictures (85 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture, I love it.
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andertho (85 months ago | reply)
fantabulous
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declicjardin (85 months ago | reply)
fabuleux !belle prise!
oliwkowygaj (85 months ago | reply)
fantastic!!!
cubbsie (85 months ago | reply)
great eye - superb composition and light.
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Ned Lyttelton (85 months ago | reply)
Well seen, well taken! Great moment.
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idogu (85 months ago | reply)
great reflection. applause.
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spleenboy (85 months ago | reply)
I just took a look at the original. I think this crop works well to bring the subject into focus. The original looks very nice, but the reflection effect is a little too subtle because of the lighting. The crop eliminates the weighty colors at the bottom of the photo that were a distraction from the cloud.
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Andrew. (85 months ago | reply)
Wow! It's amazing how you managed to capture two clouds, yet they blend so well together. Congratulations on a job well done.
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paul goyette (85 months ago | reply)
this is a very cool shot -- the crop is well done too. great eye!
Andrew McKenna (85 months ago | reply)
I really love shots like this.
The cropped version works a lot better.
It'd work uncropped if the trees were perfectly reflected or if the building had maybe something else reflected on it.
JKischkel (85 months ago | reply)
GOOD crop. great picture.
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