classic blues

Birchsprite says:

love the angle
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mario Tadeu says:

Very nice!!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

petexner    says:

great
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Photochiel    says:

Great shot! Love the tones!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

°°°a.c.a.s.c.h.1.°°° says:

fantastic!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

hey, thanks everyone!
this was one I forgot about in my box of prints. glad I found it.
:O)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

JB Photo    says:

If Fellini had shot in color, this is what I'd picture...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Trank Grappa [deleted] says:

super!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Memo Vasquez    says:

Great!!!
a favorite!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

thanks so much for all the kind words gang! This is the kind of stuff I was hoping to get before I went to Cuba. Wish I had more like this one. I totally fell in love with the town of Trinidad, and hopefully will return some day...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

ISphoto    says:

wonderful
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Redmoonblaze says:

i love the texture of it all, very nice
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

lensjockey    says:

wow, so evocative.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

KeiLy says:

love the car
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

LividFiction    says:

This is the look of Cuba I was hoping for....

redmann    says:

Excellent!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Q    says:

Great colours
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

edifica says:

Great!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

wow! thanks everybudeee!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Wam Mosely    says:

i think this is the look everyone wold be hoping for! Amazing and great work! (:
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

:O)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

ßlϋeωãvε says:

You know, if a pretty Cuban girl was leaning nonchantly against the car, your photo would pass for a top advertising shot. (meant as praise).
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

I'd buy it! whatever it was.
;o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

allPowerde says:

Great effect, how did you do that? You could explain that in ° ° ° Photoshop Group ° ° °
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

MeFirstO ( hobbist everything ) says:

ha! i would bet it's cuba, just seeing the thumbnail ;)

great photo! p.ov., tones, light... everything great!

(btw... interesting effect, and i'm curious too how did you post-processed it ;) )
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Brunod says:

Great Photography! Like the colors and angle!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

chfausto says:

Great texture and composition!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

hey guys,
hm, about the 'effect', I didn't do anything particularly unusual here. Mostly I increased the contrast, and blurred the focus in the background. Mostly it's actually the paint job on the car that makes it look like it's been treated here. It's a slick metallic blue which is part of the reason I wanted to take a picture of it in the first place. I guess when I adjusted the contrast it augmented that metallic tone as well. thanks for asking.
:o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey    says:

Perfect! Always wanted to go and this is just how I pictured it.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

szeing    says:

great shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

:o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Therrr says:

Wow, look at all the comments up there, this rig's been around the block a few times. Actually, its fantastic. I love this kind of thing. Great picture.
voted as "saveme" (from the deleteme group
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Photagan [deleted] says:

Sweet!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

original_ann    says:

Love the colors...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

nazareno says:

I love the colors and the subject, but why is it that everything is falling to the left? Shouldn't the horizon be horizontal? It makes me disconfortable.

voted as "deleteme" (from the deleteme group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

there was an earthquake. it's amazing this is even in focus.

;o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Q    says:

answer - the colours and feel. I already had it as a fave, now it's a save

-voted as "saveme2" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

franknorquay says:

those deleteme guys are too much - congrats on all the faves -
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

for the record, while the voting's still on... I love every one of them.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

foto amazonas says:

i like the colors, the background is too haphazard. and one day, i'd like to see a picture of cuba that doesn't involve a car or cigar or a woman smoking a cigar in a car.

-voted as "deleteme4" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

what else is there?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

skycaptaintwo says:

Personally, I like the tilt. It is a neat subject, but I would have preferred for the background to be in focus.


-voted as "deleteme5" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

darkmatter    says:

great off-kilter mood and gorgeous colors
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Su-chan says:

Ok, did ya have to tilt it, buddy? there's already so much good stuff going on! oh whatever..the colours, tone, subject, mood, EVERYTHING is awesome so I'm gonna save this.(but you owe me a cuban cigar :P)
-saveme3
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

lol! I may have a few left over.
I dunno guys, for me the tilt gives it a bit more dynamics. I wouldn't even consider not tilting it a bit. It's just the kind of compositon I prefer.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

aiisuki    says:

Great! very nice :-)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

bbikkerr1 says:

I like this one a lot...tilt and all...even if there was an alcoholquack or an earthdrink or whatever was the cause of it. Also for the flattery www.flickr.com/photos/28551615@N00/115250451/ in/pool-3587...


-Voted "saveme4" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

changezi    says:

hmm I was going to ask about the textures being 'off' but you already explained. I like it, but the tilt bothers me.

deleteme6
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

TwOsE    says:

Great lighi! really surreal atmosphere. well done
-voted as "saveme5" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

~ H e c t o r ~ says:

Fantastic colours and textures.

saveme6
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

cuibel    says:

If god dropped a huge turd in the shape of a car this is what it would look like

saveme7
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Olly C    says:

Lovely subject and great contrast, a fave.

Thanks for adding this great pic to the group:

www.flickr.com/groups/a-cut-above/

Spread the word.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

DaniCast says:

It's a beautiful shot. I dislike that electric wire at the top and the fact that the car wheel is cropped. So, a different crop without the wire and with the wheel - and not tilted would have made it better.

-Voted "deleteme8" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Peopleinpixels - Alfonso Batalla    says:

is it tilted?...hey man I rushed to the shop to get a tiltable monitor to be able to save this one!
So I´ll do.
Obviously because of the mood, contrast, colour etc.



-voted as "saveme7" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

tarotastic    says:

Awesome work!! Your Cuba pictures are just fantastic. The textures and light in this image are awesome.

-Voted "saveme8" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

aphantos [deleted] says:

awesome! great colors and everything else.





-Voted "saveme9" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

ingirogiro    says:

Great color


-voted as "saveme10" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Shek Graham    says:

Love the colours and composition, and seeing as you should be at saveme10 already....

saveme10 from the DM group
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Fred [feukiou] [deleted] says:

I don't like the tones and the contrast.
Nice composition but not enough for me.

-voted as "deleteme9" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

SC Fiasco    says:

Titlted to the left and over processed and I don't like the people seen through the cars rear window. DM9
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Hourman says:

Take it to the Safe!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton    says:

Congratulations! a worthy savedbythedeleteme shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Therrr says:

I'm glad you got this saved Mr Mark. It is really outstanding. I am especially glad that Hourman corrected you about what you could fix, otherwise I would have thought something else had changed and the picture owner had to email voters to get them to tag. I think that is how much of the confusion gets started - reading the rules then reading something contradictory in the comment or forum threads.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Gui Klaime says:

Just awesome!!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

you're right Ther-esa. I add tags for others & myself all the time, but for some reason when it comes down to the deciding vote (and it HAS a few times for me), I feel funny adding it. Somewhere buried deep down in their collective blackened withered hearts (this includs mine), I know the DM members have some love to share. this gamble hasn't failed me yet!...
-appreciate your generous comments by the way.
:o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

haryade says:

Magic and cinematic shot! You're a fine photographer. Cuba should thank you Mark. I do!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

aprevite    says:

I missed this one in DM. Cool shot & congrats on the save!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Bukutgirl    says:

yeah safe! sorry I missed it - would have totally hit that saveme button here - love it Mr M. really nice job on this set - the colors and the feel make me really really want to go - feel like sponsoring me?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

thanks guys, got lucky again. I almost messed this one up too, with the voting/tagging.
@bukutgirl, lol! well, if you think I can scrounge up enough selling chocolate bars door to door, you may be in luck!
;o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Em82    says:

This is very beautiful, very deserving of all the positive comments!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

karenstock says:

this is stunning -- i'm going to cuba myself in a month -- i was actually wondering if i might use this picture to do a little digital art piece about my thoughts on the upcoming trip...full credit of course ;)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

back to Carol Kathleen    says:

What a find!! Perfect capture.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

yay!!
@ karenstock, sure, that would be fine (an honour in fact). I'd love to see the results if possible...
have a great trip!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

karenstock says:

awesome...thanks mr. mark -- i'll post the results -- hope i don't disappoint ;) it really is a beautiful photograph
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

my pleasure. And judging from the stuff in your stream, i have no doubt that your creation will be an even greater pleasure to behold.
:o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Eduardo Cruz    says:

Perfect
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

I'm probably cutting my head off going up against this amazing photo for the second time! I'm just going after the guy with the most posts in the DM group (not a revenge thing at all, as I have the highest respect for Penseiro & all his work). Also, this time around these two photos have a somewhat similar feel to them. So,

this photo is challenging Just Rome in the Highly Competitive Flickr 100 Best group.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

gwennie2006    says:

Amazing how the color pallet is the same on these two. I have peferred the defender's in previous challenges, but I feel this photo is a bit more interesting. I am left to wonder if the people, barely visible through the rear window, have aboned the car or merely walking the street. Very nice photograph and feeling.

oneof100#1
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

(Rimbaudian) says:

I've always been a fan of the defender's shot, but this time the challenger's one is truely great, as testified by the huge number of favs

oneof100#2
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Alive in Calgary    says:

I knew a time would come I'd have to say good by to Just Rome (love this photo), But that time may have come.
1of100#3
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Robin Thom    says:

I buy.

We emailed earlier today with a simutaneous challenge on a much weaker defender.

You were a gentleman and deferred to the other challenger. Now you take on a much tougher "nut to crack", so to speak.

I have consistently championed this defender's shot against various challengers that didn't appreciate how good it really is,
but I think this one cranks it up a notch.

1of100#4
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

aprevite    says:

I like this one a lot more. The comp of the other isnt really doin much for me.
1of100#5
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

thanks everyone!
that was a bit of a surprise for sure, but glad to be back.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

Congratulations, this photo has been accepted in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best . This status can be contested!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Pensiero    says:

Contratulations Mr. Mark! My friend your photo deserve to stay here. I like it very very much! ;-)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

constant500    says:

what can I say? fantastic
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Lissa**    says:

Oh, I got here too late. I love this photo - it has such a great feel to it. But luckily, you didn't need my vote. :)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Manualfair says:

Yap! U blues man.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

fiat luxe    says:

*another* gorgeous one from mr. mark. Loving your cuba series. . .
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

K.u.p.s. says:

very nice
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Zuan says:

I LOVE metallic blue :)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Yer Sister    says:

I know it's not the same car, but it was also taken in Trinidad...


Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

sweet ride!
;o)

and thanks everyone, for all the great comments!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

DIgital DI    says:

this photo is being challenged by

Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jamie B says:

Congratulations!
You have won your FIRST competition in the pool of
Highly Competitive-Flickrs 100 Best .
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Spirited_Away    says:

wohoo, awsome colors and nice angle
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

zwieciu    says:

wonderful work.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Kieran001    says:

Oh man, I went to Cuba to get shots like this and didn´t even come close. It ain´t as easy as one would think. Good work.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

DIgital DI    says:

this photo is being challenged by

Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark    says:

Congratulations! You have won your SECOND competition in the pool of Highly Competitive - Flickr's 100 Best . This status can be contested!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )