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February 5, 2011

Lights and Lines Reflected

Hong Kong is a shopper's paradise. In the days preceding a holiday, the malls are extra busy.

In this shot of people on the escalators taken a few weeks ago, I can hardly make out what is real and what is reflected. Thought it might be perfect for James' Weekend Reflections. Enlarge it and tell me if you think I've gone over the top.

Hong Kong, 2011

34 comments:

  1. DinaFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Oi, I would get dizzy looking up at a moving reflection like that!
    But sitting quietly at home looking at your photo, it's fun.

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  2. 'TsukiFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I juste love the symetric in yout shot, with this diagonale... This is really indeed one of your best in my taste !

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  3. JamesFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Wow, this really is perfect for Weekend Reflections! I would love to photograph this myself. I bet it would look good in black and white too.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Me and hightness, ohh dear me *LOL*
    But you had fun, several ways ;-)

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  5. FranciscaFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    @James - I considered it in B&W and asked my sweetheart (technically more proficient, having been a pro at one time) and he voted for the color version. :-)

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  6. Pat TillettFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Wow! that is very surreal...
    very nice my friend!

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  7. MalyssFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    great catch, very graphic!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    oh I'm almost dizzy lots of details in this picture, cool special reflections!
    Very well done!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  9. Simon February 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Over the top maybe, but in a way I totally love. What a cool capture.

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  10. Sylvia KFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Oh, I love it, Francisca!! What a terrific reflection for the day! I can only echo what everyone else has written! Really superb capture! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  11. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Stunning photo, Francisca! Your photographs are often over the top - much farther up the scale than most of us!!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  12. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Now this is really cool! Well spotted and composed.

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  13. jooFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Looks like a shoppers' paradise!
    Superb photo Francisca.
    Have a nice weekend:)
    Joo
    xxx

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  14. SerendipityFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    That's a great reflection shot!

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  15. LesleyFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    what a dizzy experience!

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  16. michael birdFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    So much to look at in this photo. Fantastic, Francisca.

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I love it! I tried to take pictures of the Underground" in London -- and it was a mishmash -- yours works perfectly, you have such a good eye.

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  18. LouisetteFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Wov my god, impressive foto, lovely blog and shotscapture, Greeting from Belgium

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  19. LouisetteFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Best regard from Belgium, Louisette passion golden , cat blue.

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  20. JimFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great reflected lines. I took your advice and linked my post to Weekend Reflections. :)

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  21. Kim, USAFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Like the reflection on the gray color wall. Happy weekend!
    Weekend Reflection

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  22. Oakland Daily PhotoFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Kind of disorienting, isn't it. Think I would look down at my feet the entire time I was on this escalator.

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  23. lotusleafFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Terrific shot, and so symmetrical too!

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  24. EbieFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I can't even tell which one is real or reflected. its a very busy shopping mall.

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  25. CarolaFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    This is on top.
    I like how you play with reality and reflection.

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  26. HFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    WOW! I see what you mean about not being able to discern what is real and what is reflection. It needs a careful scrutiny, not a quick glance. Brilliant photo.

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  27. VPFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    A modern version of Escher's impossible staircases...

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  28. LowellFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Of course you've gone over the top and you couldn't have done it any better...one of the best reflection shots I've seen!

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  29. MsbFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    This shot makes my head spin. Wonderful job!

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  30. Anne-MaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Impressionnant tous ces reflets dans les escalators. Une belle photo.

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  31. EG CameraGirlFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    This is great, Francisca! I like the feeling of motion in this shot.

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  32. cieldequimperFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Simply fantastic shot!

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  33. jennyfrecklesFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    It perfectly 'reflects' a busy city.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    HK must be an interesting place to be around Chinese New Year... or maybe not, it will be too busy!

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