Bad weather in Nyhavn, a photo from Kobenhavn, East

Photographer's Note

This is a Re-Post of the photo which you have seen recently. I kept looking at it and I was not happy. I decided to make few changes. The major one is complete desaturation to black and white. The colors were kind of faded there and indicative of an old photo. I made few less obvious minor changes as well.

The note for the original photo:
To take a break from my print scans from California I decided to post some print scans from Copenhagen...
I visited this beautiful European capital twice. Once on the way to my friend in Lund, second time to visit my friend who was born and lives in Copenhagen. Both times I had rather bad luck to the weather and both visits were in pre-digital times, so the photos are even rather difficult to rescue. This was exactly the reason I had just one photo from Denmark in my TrekEarth gallery so far, in spite of having a full photo album of printed photos.

My favourite spot in Copenhagen is of course the picturesque Nyhavn. It is so colourful when you happen to be there on a good weather day. Not the case here, but there are still some colors preserved. I included a fragment of boat which has inscription Copenhagen (in Danish) and you can also spot the pub Havfruen, which I believe translates from Danish as Mermaid.

johnjmoe, COSTANTINO, PiotrF, jhm, jean113, lucasgalodoido, ikeharel, ChrisJ, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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pajaran (102532) 2020-02-20 5:33

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, lep trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lep refleks na vodi i arhitektura na obali.
Lepo pokazano, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Lep deo grada.
Lepa fotografija i secanje.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and nice view, nice moment, good text ...
Nice reflex on the water and architecture on the coast.
A beautiful, well-captured moment.
Nice part of town.
Beautiful photography and memories.
Have a nice afternoon, all the best.

Royaldevon (75284) 2020-02-20 6:07

Hello Mariusz,

It is always worth experimenting with photographs, with which you feel unhappy. I remember writing that I could tell this was a scan, because of the colours.
Black and white has improved the appearance of the photograph but it feels a little harsh. I wonder how you would feel about reducing the contrast, for me, that seems to complete the improvement.

I won't critique the photograph as I did that previously.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Sergiom (117241) 2020-02-20 6:35

Bonjour Mariusz,

Une trčs jolie photo sortie de tes vieilles archives, ŕ l'époque oů tout était en noir et blanc. Beau petit port de mer avec de jolies maisons et de beaux bateaux.

Amicalement

Serge

Fis2 (155519) 2020-02-20 7:07

Czesc Mariusz!
Zupelnie niepotrzebie usunales tamto zdjecie, mialo swoja wymowe.
No ale czarno-biale usuwa niektore niedociagniecia.
Ja sobie pozwolilem na warsztat, nie wiem czy Ci sie podoba.
Bo jak cz-b to cz-b!
Ladny kadr i odbicie w wodzie.
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof

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Tue (82146) 2020-02-20 7:22

Hello Mariusz,
Black and white can be a good solution when the weather is bad and the sky grey or even white. Of course the colours of the Nyhavn houses are lost now, but the textures and shapes of the reflections attract more attention now. Good contrasts, too.
Lars

lousat (129885) 2020-02-20 9:47

Hi Mariusz,i'm not a fan of black and white but a cloudy day is always good to try a version like that,sincerly i prefere the colors of the other post,but this work is perfect talking about quality and brighntess. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (135326) 2020-02-20 12:09

Hi Mariusz,
Nice vertical presentation, pleasant district, good effect for contrast in b&w, nice water reflections, tfs.

COSTANTINO (104051) 2020-02-20 13:19

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
excellent minimalistic photo
in black and white
but I can propose my personal
opinion I could say that the colors
would add more beauty and lightness
welldone both
regards
Costantino

PiotrF (52330) 2020-02-20 15:51

Czesc Mariusz
Nie bardzo rozumiem idee repostu bo poprzedniego zdjecia niby w twojej galerii nie ma a jednak jest. To techniczna sprawa i pozostajac przy technice - mimo niezbyt sprzyjajacych warunkow poprzednia kolorowa wersja byla wg mnie ciekawsza choć i ta swoj klimat ma
pozdrawiam
Piotr

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-20 20:34

Hello

superbe NB et vue entre deux bateau le jeu de reflet des bateaux sur l'autre rive et ce rendu sur ce maison et façade superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

jhm (202883) 2020-02-21 5:10

Hello Mariusz,

I am no big fan or black and white
But a lovely reflection picture
We get a nice depth and perspective image
Very sharp and clear to look at
Nice composition, good presentation,
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

jean113 (21983) 2020-02-21 8:47

Hello Mariusz, both versions please me, it is difficult to know which I prefer.
I like the composition where the moored boats frame the scene across the water. Attractive buildings with their reflections.
Kind regards, Jean.

lucasgalodoido (26918) 2020-02-21 10:33

Olá Mariusz,
bonita composiçăo fotográfica aqui da regiăo portuária, e acertada a opçăo pelo P&B devido aos fortes contrastes. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

Silvio1953 (205581) 2020-02-22 1:46

Ciao Mariusz, fascinating B&W with fantastic reflections, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (105841) 2020-02-22 1:49

Hello Mariusz,
Same spot as previously presented in colors, yet the B&W format enhanced details all over the pic. space, and especially onto the reflection of the façade across.
A photojob well managed.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

ChrisJ (159946) 2020-02-22 2:57

Hello Mariusz,

Another superb b&w shot with good tonal range and sharpness and lovely reflections. The fg rope adds linear perspective. Tfs!

Miguel82 (47106) 2020-02-22 12:01

Mariusz, i prefer the color version than the black & white. The buildings are reflecting on the port water. Some boats were moored here at the time of the picture. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

mcmtanyel (58830) 2020-02-22 21:32

Hello Mariusz,
I thought this was familiar. B&W suits the ambiance nicely. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

jmdias (102802) 2020-05-10 15:59

mariusz

I liked the façades and these repetitive small windows. nice view of the canal with reflections. we have here a nice glimpse of the local mood.

take care

jorge