Lost in Translation

LIGHT CATCHER

I like walking at dusk and after the dusk to see how different places look under artificial lights. Here are two captures of the same scene, one with and one without a passing tram.

EVANESCENT

 

Ball reflecting the new building of music academy with the building of Croatian National Theatre in the background

©Paula Borkovic 

 

I thought it would be a good idea to take Jo for a night walk through the centre of Zagreb. This is linked to her Monday Walk, but also to EVANESCENT weekly photo theme.

Also related to Cardinal Guzman’s Changing Seasons in May.

Paula
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61 responses to “LIGHT CATCHER”

  1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    I like the one with evanescent tram, Paula. Both are gorgeous images, but the lines of tram light effectively blank out the detail of the cars.
    Your combined positioning of ball and theatre is excellent.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks a lot, Debbie. I prefer the first one too. The square was also filled with screaming children, cyclists and other passers-by. It was weekend around 8 pm. Long exposure took care of them 😀

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  2. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    My favorite is the first one too, really fascinating… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers, Drake. It was a pleasure to take you on this night walk 😀

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      1. ledrakenoir Avatar
        ledrakenoir

        I’ve always loved night walk. We never know the city where we live, before we have seen it at night… 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          That’s a great conclusion, Drake. Tack!

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  3. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    I love a little night time stroll Paula. Thank you so much! I’ll pop back for a better look later xxx

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  4. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    CHE MERAVIGLIA!!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Sono contenta che ti piaccia, Anna. Grazie!

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  5. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Both are lovely photos Paula. I love the tram lights as it whizzed past 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Thank you, Bushboy. It’s far from the delights of your bush, it’s an urban jungle.

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  6. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Love the one with the passing tram, Paula! How long was the long exposure?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Sue. It was 15 sec.

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        OK, well done with that, obviously you have a good strong tripod….

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          It’s OK, nothing expensive.

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          1. Sue Avatar
            Sue

            Well, it clearly works!

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              Thank you, Sue for this reassurance. I thought it was a bit wobbly and was even thinking of getting a new one, but now I won’t 🙂

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              1. Sue Avatar
                Sue

                Well, admittedly I’m looking at an image on your blog , and not the original…but unless you have plans to create large size prints (and I don’t know what an image looks like large) I would think you’re fine!

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  It looks the same in full size. Thanks, Sue.

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                  1. Sue Avatar
                    Sue

                    OK, that tripod will do you, then!

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                    1. Paula Avatar
                      Paula

                      😀 thank you for helping me reach that decision 🙂

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                    2. Sue Avatar
                      Sue

                      My pleasure!

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  7. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    both beautiful Paula, my eye is more drawn to the first one. Love the music. Have a wonderful weekend- it has been an intensely busy week- will get my Thursday Special in over the long weekend !(Memorial Day here)

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Oh, happy Memorial Day. Thank you, Lisa. It wouldn’t be the same without your feedback. I appreciate it. Take your time. xx

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  8. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    Love them both, Paula, but after back and forth reflection, I think I prefer the first for most of the same reasons already stated! Love the energy of the stringed instruments in your music! 😀 Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      The music is by 2 Cellos. Look them up 🙂 And thank you kindly, Linda.

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      1. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
        Linda Arthur Tejera

        Thanks, Paula, I will! 😀

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  9. Max a.k.a. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Max a.k.a. Cardinal Guzman

    I love this! Did you try to push the ball?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      No, but a bunch of 6 year olds did 😆

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  11. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Pure magic both images, Paula.

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  12. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Paula the ball in the foreground looks like pure magic. What beautiful images. I feel as though I am standing there right beside you. Which would be a lovely thing indeed.

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  13. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Ah, that’s much better! 🙂 🙂 I hate viewing on my phone. It’s beautiful, Paula, and I really love the music too. Thanks a lot! Wishing you a peaceful, happy weekend.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You too Jo, have a great weekend. I am so happy you like this 🙂

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  14. almeidadepaulo Avatar
    almeidadepaulo

    Uauuu Paula, que linda foto, maravilhosa!!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Muito obrigada Paulo 🙂 Bom fds.

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  15. Maggie Avatar
    Maggie

    Amazing capture… Like a ghost train…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you kindly, Maggie 🙂

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  16. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    Stunning composition!

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  17. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Magical images, both of them!

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  18. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    Just like … Wow! Knockout shots. Colour, light, texture … everything.

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  19. NorCal Zen Avatar
    NorCal Zen

    Gorgeous!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you 🙂

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      1. NorCal Zen Avatar
        NorCal Zen

        Thank you!

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  20. Moon Avatar
    Moon

    WOW!!!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂

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  21. Jo’s Monday walk : Belsay Hall and quarry | restlessjo Avatar
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    […] Light Catcher […]

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  22. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    I like them both but the one with the passing tram has more character. More life.

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    1. themofman Avatar
      themofman

      Dazling range of colours.

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thanks, Allan.

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  23. Eleazar Avatar
    Eleazar

    This is the kind pictures that I can’t do with my current camera, Paula. But i’ll learn soon 😉
    Amazing shots in any case 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Gracias. Siempre quedan cosas para probar y mejores cameras q queremos comprar 🙂

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Eleazar, there is a problem with your page. It doesn’t load and I can’t access it. :S

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      1. Eleazar Avatar
        Eleazar

        Oh really??? That’s strange, I can access it without problems… I hope it was just a onet-time thing 😦

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          I tried about 15 times this morning and still nothing. I can access other blogs without problem.

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          1. Eleazar Avatar
            Eleazar

            Oh i’ve no idea what that could be… any clue?? 😦
            I’m gonna ask other people to see if they have the same

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              I have no idea. Sometimes I had problems with people with their own domain, but this is not your case.

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  24. Ian Morse Avatar
    Ian Morse

    Loveely blog you have

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  25. profundareflexion Avatar
    profundareflexion

    It’s gorgeous Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, dear. I like the angle at which you took yours better. It’s a moodier and more intimate.

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      1. profundareflexion Avatar
        profundareflexion

        Thanks Paula. It’s very interesting to see the same place through different eyes and from different points in time..

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