Homage to a Photographer, a photo from Buenos Aires, South

Photographer's Note

Laurent Schwebel

Was a well known french photographer, on February 8 at about 8.15 AM he was taking photos in this square when a thief approached and tried to steal his camera
He resisted the robbery and struggled, unable to get it, the offender pulled out a knife, stabbed Laurent in the chest and fled, was cached by the police minutes later
Laurent was dead
He behaves in a very brave way

I took this photo 3 days before these facts at the same square which seems so quiet being so dangerous even at day

San Martin Square
is one of the oldest squares in the city and also one of the most beautiful, for its lush vegetation, large and beautiful trees and a variety of plant due at the work of Carlos Thays a French landscape architect
The pink flowers at the BG are from "Palos Borrachos" (Drunken Trees), a South American Tree

Kavanagh Building
Opened on January 3,1936, was the first skyscraper in Buenos Aires made of reinforced concrete, has a height of 120 meters and rationalistic style
Since 1999 National Historic Landmark

Yiannis84, nobuikehonda, edcone, Sonata11, jlbrthnn, siolaw, adramad, bukitgolfb301, danos, cavli, pajaran, ChrisJ, ikeharel, baclama heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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Ricx (13495) 2012-03-08 15:00

Hello Nikkito my friend from Argentina , I hope you are well... What a fascinating building.. Contrasting beautifully with the cloudless sky.. Great POv. Well post.. Ric
Ps. Are you coming to London for the olympics

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-03-08 15:11

Hola Maria!
I love that building! I took some pictures of it last time I visited Buenos Aires!
Attractive and pleasant-looking picture!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-03-08 15:12

Hola Maria..

Me gusta esta arquitectura tan moderna! los arboles, el cesped y el cielo azul complementan muy bien el conjunto..la luz y la claridad juegan un importante papel estetico..me gustaria hacer un paseo por ally! muy bien visto Maria..enhorabuena!

Saludossss..Yiannis

nobuikehonda (3848) 2012-03-08 15:28

Hello Maria,

I have just read your note and have learned what has taken place here in this park. It is very difficult for me to imagine the event, this park seems so peaceful. We are often out there with very expensive equipment; it could have happened to one of us. I found the situation so chilling and very unfortunate. Having said this, the park is so beautiful now with all the trees and the green lawn. And the building on the left side of the photo is a stunningly attractive example of architecture, which is facing this beautiful park. The rose colour flowers and distant trees are a very soothing example of the arrival of the springtime. The sunlight, and the peaceful atmosphere, the presented image is captivating in many ways. I appreciate your visit today. I hope that we will meet again in near future.

With my very best and kind regards,
have a very pleasant day,
Thank you, Maria
Nobu.

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-03-08 19:19

Hi Maria
A fine image and more interestingly how you relate this to the tragic event, moment of life story, and this image says it all and your description of it is inspired and beautiful thoughtful words to go with a very moving and I love it as this image does say a lot. A tribute to the evid photograher and not to be forgotten while many others remain traumatised by the experience. Photowise this image is beatifully taken and symbolic but I love your words even more. Its great tribute. Well done, Maria
Best regards

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-03-08 19:23

Hello Maria,
this picture is very attractive and beautiful architecture and surroundings. Wonderful composition of beautiful place. Marvellous executed with excellent sharpness, colors, fantastic POV. Very lovely picture. I love it a lot. Awesome work. Congrats.
All the best,
Barbara

Afsanehbagheri (3228) 2012-03-09 6:12

Hi my friend

Congratulations congratulations best space cheesy

entertainment

siolaw (38294) 2012-03-09 6:51

Hi Maria
The place looks very quiet and not dangerous... a suitable tribute to this unfortunate photographer... probably safer to let the camera go!
Regards
Laurent

jlbrthnn (76043) 2012-03-09 7:15

Hola María,
Sólo podemos lamentar esta terrible tragedia. Cualquier cosa puede pasar en la vida, todo puede cambiar de un segundo a otro, incluso sin tomar riesgos. Una foto hermosa en que se conmemora la tragedia. Excelente calidad. Bravo.
Buen día.
Amicalement
Joël

gus72 (3719) 2012-03-09 7:42

Hola Maria !!! te quiero felicitar por pensar y poner una foto en su homenage.Cuando yo lei la noticia en el diario..... me quede como petrificado y por varios dias no me lo pude olvidar....... como Joel dice ..... la vida puede cambiar de un segundo para el otro.
Un saludo muy afectuoso.
Gus

adramad (72998) 2012-03-09 9:58

Hola Maria.
Muy interesante nota, que nos introduce para admirar esta bellisima composicion, el lugar se ve ideal para pasear y captar fotos, lastima que ya no podamos ir seguros por nuestras ciudades.
Me gusta mucho el estilo de este edificio, que crea un bonito complemento a estos grandes y hermosos arboles.
Un buen trabajo, perfecto en colorido y optima nitidez.
Pasa un feliz fin de semana.
Saludos cordiales.
Luis.

thebest (4276) 2012-03-09 19:14

'' In memory of Laurent '' yes we heard about the tragedy - all for greed - a senseless crime...
I was not sure which park the crime was committed - such a lovely photo of the park now a shadow has been cast.

Kind regards,
Dawn.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2012-03-09 21:54

Hi HOLA my dear Maria

Sorry for my late reaction.
An attractive shot as your trademark thema and style!
So fresh and impressive light color much lights presentation is remarkable. Perfect framework and exposure are as usual. Wondeful to see at weekend, indeed.
Thanks for your sharinig with finest posting and have a good Saturday!
Best regrads,

Takero from rainy Tokyo

TRB (14138) 2012-03-10 13:37

merhaba Maria,
Sharpness, colors, light and interesting architecture
nice presentation, congratulations
I wish a good weekend
Tülay

peppe59 (14555) 2012-03-11 4:10

Ciao Maria,
bellissima vista di Buenos Aires, molto intensi i colori sotto una splendida luce, perfette le geometri e la nitidezza dell'immagine.
buona domenica
peppe

danos (110407) 2012-03-12 1:56

Ola Maria,
great your contribution to the undeserved death of the famous French photographer in this place from the thief.
In other respects the place looks very attractive with the stairs to adds perspective and depth in the image.

Have a good week,Danos

Silvio1953 (221627) 2012-03-12 3:25

Ciao Maria, great dedication, fascinating composition with fantastic building, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

cavli (1876) 2012-03-12 5:43

Hello Maria,
Really very sad event. Big cities always have crime risks. It could have happened to one of us . Probably safe way to let the camera go. Saying could be easy but If I were Laurent I did same :S
The park looks like very nice and quite. Your pov is very good. tfs
regards..

Angshu (56760) 2012-03-16 0:58

Ola Maria
A sad story you mention in your note! The park appears so peaceful! The diagonal of the stairs create a nice impression & the building stands out well against the cyan sky
Best Regards
Angshu

jmdias (115186) 2012-03-17 16:19

maria

yo también tengo obtenido algunas fotos de los palos borrachos de mi tierra en estos días (acá los llamamos de paineiras). hermosa vista con las lineas curiosas del edificio y las zonas verdes alrededor. una lástima la muerte del fotógrafo, algunas veces pienso como me costaría perder mi camera y las fotos de los lugares que he visitado.

saludos

jorge

pajaran (115911) 2012-03-26 0:16

Pozdrav.
Velika tragedija ...
Dobar tekst sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled na mesto i oblakoder, dobra kompozicija.
Dobra ostrina snimka i kontrast, lepe boje.
Tezak je zivot u velikim zgrada, kao u kavezu.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja pocinje.
Srecno.
Paja.

Google.

Greetings.
The great tragedy ...
Good text with the given data ...
Nice view of the place and the skyscraper, a good composition.
Good image sharpness and contrast, beautiful colors.
Life is difficult in large buildings, like in a cage.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best in the new week begins.
Good luck.
Paja.

ChrisJ (171822) 2012-04-04 20:46

Hello Nikkito

Such a sad story and a lesson to all of us to always be aware of our surroundings, especially in big cities. You would think he would have been safe at 8:15 am with plenty of people about. Anyway, a good catch of the skyscraper and the fg park. Tfs! Nice tribute.

Didi (61589) 2012-05-10 0:24

Bonjour Maria
Une information qui est passée presque inaperçue chez nous; c'est désolant
Je note ici un cadrage parfait avec l'édifice où l'on apprécie le volume, ainsi qu'une belle luminosité sans dominantes :)
Bien cordialement

ikeharel (113353) 2014-07-18 6:46

The note describs a terrible and most appalling moment that can happened to any tourist or a person just passing by, Maria.
The homage is well in place, and wonderfully shown two subjects: the tall building and in contrast the beautiful garden.
Well taken and done this gesture.
Buen tardes, y buen fin de semana,
Ike