An intriguing sign, a photo from Harjumaa, West

Photographer's Note

This is not a sign for a boot shop but it's a rainspout in the shape of a boot. Water runs into the top of the boot from the roof and pours out of the sole of the boot which is perforated like a colander. The background building is the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral, easily recognizable through its onion-domed structure. It was built in 1900, when Estonia was part of the tsarist Russian empire. The cathedral was originally intended as a symbol of the empire's dominance both religious and political over the increasingly unruly Baltic territory. It was so disliked by many Estonians as a symbol of oppression that the Estonian authorities scheduled the cathedral for demolition in 1924, but the decision was never implemented due to lack of funds and the building's massive construction. As the USSR was officially non-religious, many churches including this cathedral were left to decline. The church has been meticulously restored since Estonia regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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jhm (211734) 2015-01-21 4:26

Hello Jean,

The rainspout is very extraordinarily but indeed the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral in background is wonderful photographed.
But I like your photowork with depth and perspective.
These picture is most beautiful through the colour image.
You did a fantastic job with the exposure.
Taken with high quality and sharpness.
Very well composition, nice presentation too.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

timecapturer (49288) 2015-01-21 5:38

Hello Jean
a clever POV this and perfect DOF that makes this shot both intriguing and effective. A real contrast of elements but it works fascinatingly well. Like the originality in this shot.

Brian.

Romano46 (18472) 2015-01-21 5:45

Ciao Jean
complimenti anche per questa straordinaria foto di Tallin.
La composizione č bella e originale nello stesso tempo, i colori magnifici, la luminositŕ e la nettezza del dettaglio straordinarie.
Un lavoro eccellente.
Ciao e buona giornata
Romano

lousat (138703) 2015-01-21 5:54

Salut Jean.La composition est vraiment interessante et bine etudiee',vraiment etrange ce qu'on peu regarder sur la droite,et aussi la cathedral sur la gauche est magnifique,qualite' parfaicte malgre' la difficile lumiere.Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano

imageme (1790) 2015-01-21 14:09

Hi Jean, This intriguing sign well shown with your interesting POV. The colorful castle contrasting with this black boot is eye catching. Excellent composition taken with well managed light. Regards
Anna

daddo (28748) 2015-01-21 19:23

Hi Jean. Your note tells us that existence is something the result of good luck. Imagine th loss to the collective world culture if this beautiful church had disappeared? it looks even more beautiful with the icing sugar on its domes. Imaginative spouting to boot. (pardon the pun.) Regards. Klaudio.

HimalAnda (10671) 2015-01-21 22:51

Bonjour Jean,

J'aime beaucoup cette composition oů l'étonnante gouttičre fait écho ŕ cette église orthodoxe au clocher typique. C'est dynamique, bien réalisé.

Stéphane

emka (157292) 2015-01-21 23:31

Hello Jean, I remember well this view with the boot, but I was thinking it is a sign of the boot shop. How interesting it is for water. Excellent composition with the Alexander Nevski church in the background. Well done. Tallinn in the snow looks magical,I was there also in winter, regards Malgo

williewhistler (16606) 2015-01-22 4:20

Hello Jean,
your keen observational skills allied to an imaginative composition has resulted in a very enjoyable photograph.
The boot water spout is a perfect subject to fill the empty sky above the Cathedral,despite the distance apart everything is sharp and very clear. Nicely done.
Best wishes,
Les.

Nicou (193806) 2015-01-22 4:49

Hello

quel bel ensemble avec la botte gouttičre géniale la trouvaille et la lampe au dessous et cette église en fond avec la neige sur le coupole ces tons bleu ocre et jaune superbe vue.
Belle journée
Nicou

Royaldevon (85678) 2015-01-22 5:14

Hello Jean,

The boot is a most unusual and very eye-catching feature; with its fancy spur and associated iron work, it does create an excellent f/g, focal feature.
Co-incidentally, the toe suggests a lead to the Russian Cathedral, a second wonderful focal image.
A very well composed and executed shot.

My warm regards
Bev :-)

mcmtanyel (67819) 2015-01-22 21:16

hello Jean,
This is an outstanding composition! The beautiful onion domes framed by an interesting boot rainspout lend to a very attractive photo.
Regards,
MT

Gigidusud (21679) 2015-01-23 9:51

Bonsoir Jean,
Une composition originale qui regroupe différents détails architecturaux. Excellent cadrage et un format vertical bien choisi. Bonne idée!
Bonne fin de semaine.
Gigi

mesutilgim (0) 2015-01-23 12:17

Hello Jean,
Perfect observed and captured ! Unfortunately those fascinating signs of different crafts and metiers disappear qickly and make place fro ugly neon or led signs.
Very good pğov and layout. Nice framing and interesting notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

danos (110407) 2015-01-23 13:00

Hello Jean,
nice the snapshot with the rainspout in the shape of a boot to dominating on the right of the image.The Russian Cathedral on the left, with the snows on its domes makes the scene even more interesting.

Regards,Danos

adramad (72622) 2015-01-24 7:44

Hi Jean.
Fantastic composition, very original and with a strong appeal, therefore the church with its beautiful domes, for the gutter, boot-shaped, which is not short nor spur, a very unique backlight.
Very good color that gives a great attraction to the image.
Magnificent management, both brightness, and sharpness.
Very well done. I like it.
Have a good weekend.
Best wishes.
Luis.

papagolf21 (152607) 2015-01-25 0:41

Bonjour, Jean,
Trčs bonne observation avec un cadrage sachant utiliser l'enseigne pour créer une ambiance toute particuličre.
L'édifice ressort majestueusement.
Une réussite.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Charrua (284) 2015-01-25 23:10

Hi Jean, excellent composition, good depth of field and delightful colours. The church on the left and the snow on the right in the background complete an interesting arrangement. This is a happy ending story as the church survived destruction. Well done.

adores (46979) 2015-01-29 16:20

Hi Jean!
What a great composition, I like the cathedral, but the silhouette of the boot surely makes the composition and makes it so original. Very well seen and captured!

clic (76) 2015-02-02 8:50

Bonjour Jean
Il y a un travail exercé pour cette juxtaposition du
symbole des PÉCHÉS faits au deuxičme étage d'un 'saloon' ŕ celui de la DÉVOTION pour un ensemble paradoxal attrayant!!
Amicalement.
Robert

dkmurphys (79209) 2015-02-03 5:03

Hi Jean,
Very nice artistic dcomposition. I like the close up to the boot and the background church. Well taken.

Daniel

jean113 (27667) 2015-02-03 9:07

Bonjour Jean, a very interesting picture with the boot shaped rainspout.
Your composition is excellent with everything in sharp focus, and the bg nicely filled with the beautiful cathedral.
An excellent note too, thanks.
Regards Jean.

Angshu (56760) 2015-02-05 0:21

Bonjour Jean
Its indeed an amazing rainsprout and you have framed the shot well keeping it in firm focus. The powdery snow on the church domes create a fine impression. Good work...I like it!
With Regards
Angshu

ChrisJ (171392) 2015-02-05 13:56

Hello Jean,

Missed this. I spent about a week in Tallinn last October. The boot shaped rainspout for water off the roof is unusual. Excellent graphic elemnts of dark tones against light tones. Good sharpness and the snow enhances the graphism. I do recall the Russian Orthodoex Church at left, so I must have been very close to this spot at one point as I walked right around the cathedral. Tfs!

PaulVDV (62810) 2015-02-07 13:33

Salut Jean,
Une note d'humour dans la ville et un bon avant-plan pour la photo de la cathédrale.
Quand moi je prenais ma photo de cette cathédrale russe ŕ Tallinn, j'ai reçu des commentaires d'une personne âgée que ce n'était pas le genre d'images que je devais prendre en Estonie. Il y avait beaucoup de la vraie beauté estonien dans la ville. L'histoire du pay reste clairement sensible.
Amicalement, Paul

ACL1978 (7511) 2015-03-02 18:25

One could read into this composition, Jean, as the Estonian boot kicking the Russians out... but sometimes a rain spout is just a rain spout, I suppose.

Wonderful juxtaposition, and you have created a nice winter scene here - muted colors overall, making the reds and yellows of the cathedral really pop against the near monotone surroundings. Thanks!

Andrew

Curious_Eye (1320) 2015-03-03 3:51

Hello Jean,

A curious rainspout, a beautiful dome, an interesting story, and a charming location in one frame! May I add, a cleverly composed frame!

With best wishes,
Izabela

GiovanniG (3914) 2015-04-23 2:32

Ciao Jean,
What a wonderful capture with the boot to the right and the coppola's on the left. The balance really is quite pleasing. Well done Jean.
Warm regards
GiovanniG

fotka (8919) 2015-06-10 6:25

Hi Jean,
I went through your gallery and saw a lot of photos in winter scenery. I see that you like travel in winter time. I like this photo because brought my memories when I visited Tallinn.
Nicely composed picture with a boot which have two destiny: advertise of boot shop and a rain spout as also fantastic Orthodox Cathedral in the background. Good quality photo.
Have a nice day!
Zbigniew

Matyas (0) 2015-06-16 0:39

Hello Jean! Fine idea, fine cut, good composition. Superb contrast and sharpness. Marvelous colours. Good frame. Well done!