Graffiti Alley

Credits to: Quasimodem / Mick as model and she is definitely female

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LexnGer says:

This is GREAT! Love the gold glow, the heavy colours, the black almost iconic figure, the movement... great!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Solitaire Miles says:

I love the umbrella angle and the coat flaring. And the color in the puddles is fabulous. An instant fav!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

the manipulation on this photo is really cool!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Mlle Map says:

Amazing !
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

!!! Monika !!! says:

Very good!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Katesta says:

OMG! Ryan, that is fantastic. I can't tell if I'm inspired or jealous.

Amazing.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Metrix X says:

katesta either is good as long as u r motivated:)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Cynewulf says:

Nicely done
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaybert says:

Ryan, this is truly great work. I'm really enjoying watching your style evolve
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Yentadeevart says:

This is fantastic!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

WomanChild says:

Incredible!!!! Magical!!!! Surreal!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

under the influence of dub says:

great work.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Professor Rogers says:

Excellent, very surreal as has been commented on previously. Looks like a male version of Mary Poppins. Good contrast and a genius capture
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

dobar says:

great work. love the saturation of the colours.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

lynne bernay-roman says:

takes me into a colorful, magical, reflective world. wonder if he's going to go in or fly away. great work
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

WisDoc says:

Whoa!! What gorgeous sparkling colors you captured here! Well shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

SeetYing says:

Magical! Love the tones, saturation...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Aindrila says:

why its sherlock holmes!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

Looks like a painting. Great photo!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

The saturation works very well in this shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabio Sabatini says:

great effect, the saturation contributes in making the picture.
definitely a fave!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

idg says:

excellent work

magical and mean at the same time

well done
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

tdl says:

tre cool ryan!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ardenstreet says:

ahh! this reminds me of clockwork orange. very, very awesome!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

I added this great shot to the Showoff For Others Group because I like it!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

chris columbus says:

wow, this is great
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

HSF Photography says:

awesome shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Henry Roxas says:

Stunning.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Alatryste says:

Wonderful!!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

torontofotobug says:

Nice one!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

fiumeazzurro says:

Bellissima!!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

keekstar [deleted] says:

I love this on, its magical!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

artofgold says:

Wow, awesome shot!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

OOOH!! the color is amazing! it makes me smile.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

bredac says:

Brilliant shot - I love the colours
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

DJM (Popcorn & Wine) says:

beautiful colors in this shot! just great!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

abolghasem ghasemi says:

this is great shot
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Λl℮Roda® says:

Well done! Awesome shot with cool colours treatment!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

I almost lost this beauty!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

It's wonderful to see a man in a top hat. Perfection. I almost want to see him hop and tap both feet to the right side, bringing the umbrella down slightly to the left.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Araleya says:

Something to say this deserve more than one regular fav
A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

faria! says:

I just love how you made a back alley look so inviting and magical :)

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

austinspace says:

that's so beautiful--so nice!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tall Bob says:

Simply the BEST!

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

-stacey- says:

This is gorgeous - found on the Picture the Cure site. Good luck with the auction!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger Cullman says:

Where have I seen this photo before?

— Wordfreak
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Metrix X says:

WordFreak

Picture the Cure auctioned off a print proceeds going to Cancer research and it was on Yahoo's earthday hence the views.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger Cullman says:

Actually, it looks familiar because I had previously seen this photo which was taken on the same day. Were you two shooting together?

— Word!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Metrix X says:

Word Ffreak Yes indeed.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cynroux says:

Consider it "favorited" yet again...it's a stunner.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Quasimodem says:

Ya know ya should be mentioning the subject...is female!!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

northern_flickr [deleted] says:

Excellent lighting Metrix.
This has a Henri Cartier Bresson-esque appeal, except in colour.
Seen in 1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lusterado says:

Oh my, this is amazing! instant fave.

1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ian1947 says:

Great shot

found this photo in 1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

colorfulexpressions says:

very unusual and beautiful shot! I found you at www.flickr.com/groups/1-2-3/
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

DreamValley says:

Awesome rich colors and great reflection!

1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbearbard says:

This is the ONE I chose from the three (in the ONE! group).
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Artista says:

Awesome light !! Looks like Mary Poppins :)
Excellent capture.

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Seen in The World Through My Eyes - Post 2 / Comment Any 1 (?)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mike_anywhere says:

awesome capture - love the colours involved!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

_marmota says:

Excellent light and reflections. I love the golden tones.

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Seen in The World Through My Eyes - Post 2 / Comment Any 1 (?)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

hiibiiscus says:

A psychedelic Mary Poppins?
Fun colours & totally unique!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shirl shootin' life [deleted] says:

A most unique and wonderful shot!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Tuscan sun says:

What a great shot. Great colors, reflection, and the Mary Poppin-esque figure are all done perfectly.

This is the ONE I chose from the three (in the ONE! group).
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Gwen says:

Love this one. Faved
(The world through my eyes)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

imagonovus says:

This is the ONE I chose from the three (in the ONE! group).
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

another story says:

just fantastic!! i love that he looks completely out of place, so proper in his attire that he's got the umbrella up and it does not appear to be raining in that minute. excellent work.
1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

kaito_380 says:

Good feeling.
1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

pikhuben says:

i agree 1-2-3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

billyd2 says:

Remarkable shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ says:

Unusual and very effective shot.

"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

karen_2020 says:

Excellent! I love the intese color and the "swing" in the coat.

"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Old Stone says:

I like that your subject is almost a silhouette in this shot, yet very active. Wow!

Seen on "My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

plecojan says:

Terrific shot - faved!!

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Seen in a discussion of The World Through My Eyes - Post 2 / Comment Any 1. (?)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

Love the colors in this !! Fantastic image !!!!!!!

"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*Samantha says:

wonderful!
"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Originally posted at 7:16pm, 29 December
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

fishflix says:

Great Photo

"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jody9 says:

This is my favorite of all the "best shots of 2006" in TWTME.
Fabulous accomplishment! This image makes my heart race!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Deliah's Photos says:

The colors are sooo perfect in this portrait!

It reminds me of Mary Poppins!

"My best shot of 2006; theme at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

0zzie says:

Seen in The World Through My Eyes Best of 2006

I Faved This Shot...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

cathy.h says:

Great composition, light and colours! Faved!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jody9 says:

This is just spectacular!

Red Rose Fine Art Nomination.

Nellie Vin Fine Art Magazine
I am very impressed by your creative expression in this photograph!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Neshamah says:

Fabulous, wonderful, stunning shot. Sheer magic.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

kota2006 says:

Really, awesome creativity!

RED ROSE NOMINATION
Red Rose Fine Art Nomination.

Nellie Vin Fine Art Magazine
I am very impressed by your creative expression in this photograph!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lexmom95 says:

Red Rose Fine Art Nomination.

Nellie Vin Fine Art Magazine
I am very impressed by your creative expression in this photograph!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

trainmanchuff! says:

the colours are stunning
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Vickykc says:

Totally sublime, this blows me away...

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Found in a search. (?)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Rhiannonnn says:

i admire you
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

.stephcloutier. says:

I can also see the Clockwork Orange resemblance.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Very cool, I love the colors!
Your "Most Interesting" theme at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

KeNNy KaPooR says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Where there is Love, there is Life :), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

It would be great if u would like to join us:

Thanks in advance..............Good Day :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rashed Ben Sultan Al Ben Ali - AKA TaaJ! says:

Very Very good work, Artistic in every way.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mister sir says:

now thats what I call an impressive photo

truly artwork!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

✿ La India María  says:

Awesome!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris (archi3d) says:

Your photo is superb !
Please add this photo to
flickr.com/groups/focuslegacy
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

allr1 says:

STUNNING. I am speechless.
I've never seen anything like it.
Wow.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Envy of Flickr! Invited (and Envied) Images Only, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This is fantastic! The figure has been captured perfectly in the fascinatingly iridescent context - great work!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

march25/AnnaZ says:

wonderful work!
Seen in Envy of Flickr! Invited (and Envied) Images Only

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Leaving Flickr - Family more important [deleted] says:

Seen in Envy of Flickr! Invited (and Envied) Images Only

excellent job
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Leaving Flickr - Family more important [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Who is that? Who am I? Invited images only - Adult content - 18+, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnieD62 says:

Excellent!

Seen in Envy of Flickr! Invited (and Envied) Images Only

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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