Traditional reflected in modern, a photo from Tbilisi, East

Photographer's Note

‘Tbilisi - Traditional reflected in modern’

Tbilisi is a city in transition.
Everywhere in the center of town you find beautiful but often very weathered traditional houses with one or more wooden balconies. One of the advantages of these balconies is that they facilitate heating in winter and make the rooms cooler in summer.

New buildings are sometimes constructed in the traditional style, especially in the district at the foot of the Narikala Fortress.

But bold modern architecture is also to be found in Tbilisi and sometimes directly opposite the traditional one.
The picture shows distorted reflections of traditional houses in the glass facade of a modern building.

ikeharel, Kofman, jhm, Royaldevon, CLODO, jcpix, Schnappilic, ChrisJ, shevchenko, papagolf21, krzychu30, gervaso, adramad, Sonata11, Romano46, josepmarin, Cricri, ourania, Gigidusud, Oceania, COSTANTINO heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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emka (158204) 2013-10-03 23:20

Hi, These traditional houses reflected in modern building have fantastic shapes. Splendid patchwork. I like specially the upper part, it resembles impressionists' paintings.

Warm rgardsds

MAlgo

jemaflor (147248) 2013-10-04 0:32

Salut paul,
Le contraste st intéressant avec ces reflets bien vus et cadrés, on s'y perd entre la réalité et la déformation, c'est original.

jhm (211736) 2013-10-04 0:55

Dag beste Paul

Ik zou het ook nooit laten wanneer ik dit zou tegenkomen, om een foto van te maken, dit is echt enig.
De indeling van het raam zorgt echt voor een beeld dat al deze foto's aan elkaar gezet zijn, wat niet waar is uiteraard.
Inderdaad een modern schilderij zou het kunnen zijn, maar ze niet te zien op de plaats waar moderne schilderijen te zien zijn.
Ik blijf erbij dit is experimentele fotografie met een grote K.
Mooi fotowerk Paul, goed gedaan, bedankt.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John

Royaldevon (85932) 2013-10-04 1:07

Hello Paul,

The juxtaposition of the two styles has created a fine opportunity for you as a photographer. It has created a very modernistic, abstract piece of art, colourful and appealing to the viewer.

Are the buildings symbolically screaming at each other or accepting the differences and living in harmony!

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

taypejka (1689) 2013-10-04 1:10

Dear Paul,

Very interesting composition and reflection.
Have you combined two or more photos? as on the upper part I can see half of the monument Deda Kartlis (Mother of Georgia) from Narikala fortress and the traditional houses with wooden balconies.
best
emilia

ikeharel (113453) 2013-10-04 1:36

Beautiful reflection of the town over the modern building, Paul. The concaved glassed windows show a different scene on each one separately.
Light was favorable, and clarity was super.
Have a nice Friday.
Ike

lousat (139342) 2013-10-04 2:10

Hi Paul,really beautiful this capture of old facades so well reflected,the sharpness is fantastic and the colors too,i like a lot this kind of pics! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

CLODO (45116) 2013-10-04 2:17

hi Paul

good distorted reflections, as pieces of a puzzle not fitting well together!
Cheers
CLODO

Sergiom (117241) 2013-10-04 5:44

Bonjour Paul,

J'aime beaucoup cette composition très originale qui se joue de tout ce qui se passe autour de cet immense miroir et qui fait bien ressortir les couleurs très variées.

Amicalement

Serge

holmertz (102800) 2013-10-04 7:34

Hello Paul,
This attractive and amusing photo captures the essence of old Tbilisi very well. I was there last year and was very inspired by the architecture, old and new. I didn't observe this place but I am glad you did.
Regards,
Gert

jcpix (14030) 2013-10-04 21:10

Hi Paul,

What a neat shot, the combination of old and new to which you eluded is fantastic! My mind has been taken on a bit of a frenzied journey here, and I like it. :) We see many pictures of reflections, but not often do I recall seeing those with more of an abstract appeal. A good idea to utilize a tight frame to accentuate the distortion and elements in play. I really like the approach to this image, and the execution has netted a delightful result. Have a great weekend ahead.

Friendly regards,

Jason

Schnappilic (9692) 2013-10-05 11:45

Hello Paul,

Very interesting your idea to present old architecture by reflections of new buildings. Congratulations!

Best regards,

Ovidiu

ChrisJ (171888) 2013-10-06 8:57

Hello Paul,

Wonderful reflections with striking warm cold color contrasts between the red, yellow and blue. The distortions add an abstract mood. Excellent sharpness and superb color and saturation. Well composed with the horizontal bar at top well positioned over the 1/3 axis. Tfs!

rychem (72187) 2013-10-06 9:57

When I saw the icon I thought this is a mural, these reflections are like another unreal world, well seen
regards Ryszard

shevchenko (20560) 2013-10-06 20:09

Hi Paul,
Fantastic reflection with beautiful distortion, indeed I found the old on the new, good discovery and creative shot, distinct photo, well done.
Ally

papagolf21 (152607) 2013-10-07 0:36

Bonjour, Paul,
Très belle réalisation où le cerveau ne sait plus quel est le réel par rapport aux reflets.
J'aime beaucoup l'originalité de cette composition.
Réussite totale.
Amitiés.
Philippe

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-10-07 1:43

Hello Paul,
the visual effect you achieved is amazing and looks more like a painting.Distorted reflections and the particular window panels make also puzzle alike feeling of the scene(and also seems like every part of it would depict different scene).
Magnificent visual effect!

Have a nice day
Krzysztof

gervaso (28177) 2013-10-07 4:46

Hello, Paul!

Very nice view of the reflected houses, an interesting and original composition! Light and colors are great! Beautiful job! Well done!

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2013-10-07 5:44

Hi Paul,
great reflections. very nice colors and light too.
regards
Alessandro

adramad (73006) 2013-10-07 7:28

Hi Paul.
A stunning composition that resembles a modern art painting with these splendid reflections, facades, balconies and other street furniture, all create a fabulous mix.
A superb light management, sharpness also
perfect to enjoy this image.
Very well done.
Have a good day.
Best wishes.
Luis.

Sonata11 (34119) 2013-10-07 8:47

Hi Paul,
Wow! interesting and fantastic composition of impressive reflection. I really love it. Great photo job.
All the best,
Barbara

mesutilgim (0) 2013-10-07 11:17

Hello Paul,
Very nice capture with great graphical effect.
A topclass competition for my recent series I titled with "reflections" !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Romano46 (18472) 2013-10-07 11:51

Ciao Paul
una felice intuizione per lo sfruttamento di un tema non nuovo ma che se ben utilizzato permette di ottenere ottimi risultati.
In questo caso, come rilevato nello stesso titolo, l'antico e il tradizionela si riflette nel moderno dando spazio sia all'architettura che alla campagna quasi un collage di tante foto che da sole sono già uno spettacolo.
Complimenti
Ciao e buona settimana
Romano

josepmarin (59385) 2013-10-08 2:38

Hi Paul,
a clever composition, where you used the reflections of an elegant old architecture on the glass facade of a modern building, creating an awesome image.
Light and colours are managed perfectly, and the framing is well chosen.
Well done.
Best regards,
Josep

Cricri (176) 2013-10-09 22:53

Bonjour Paul
Superbe les réflexions déformés, colorées, ont s'y perd presque avec la réalité
Belle journée
cricri

macjake (98456) 2013-10-13 4:01

Hi Paul
I like how you have the 'real' piece of surface in this photo, those horizontal lines near the top. They help to break up the reflected pattern and keep it real in a way :)

everything is twisted and turned over, warped and bent.
looks great.
enjoy your Sunday
Craig

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-10-14 2:50

Hi Paul
What an excellent abstract effect in the first instance, a sensational shot and puzzles the way you move about to make this shot when each glass panel shows a different view of the buildings nearby and you get a completely different set of distortions. Isn't it wonderful the way glass plays with reflections, patterns and distortions. It's so clear, crisp and lovely deep contrasty colours with excellent reference points of reality. It is wonderfully dynamic so well envisioned in the first instance. Smashing!!
Best regards

ourania (51103) 2013-10-15 9:40

Hello Paul,
I like this picture very much and think it's exciting to combine what we see in this rich frame with the word "transition" that you used in your note regarding the city of Tblisi. I love the play of recognizable elements, patterns and colours, the sense of wavy movement and the feeling that what we're looking at is fragile and unique. You handled lighting and contrasts in a remarkable way. The more natural a view like this looks, the more fascinating the photo, in my opinion. I'm glad you didn't accentuate colours and contrasts and that you captured such a varying palette and such a nice mood. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Fis2 (170885) 2013-10-21 13:42

Witaj Paul!
Fantastic reflections!
Good colors and light.
I like it.
Good idea, curious effect.
Best regards
Krzysztof

Gigidusud (21679) 2013-10-26 1:52

Bonjour Paul,
Superbe capture de ces reflets avec un bel effet graphique et des jolies couleurs. J'aime beaucoup!
Amicalement,
Gigi.

brianmcc (6223) 2013-10-26 3:07

hi paul,
this is a great modern and abstract image. the glass has created a lovely and interesting distortion to the reflections.
regards,
brian

Oceania (5202) 2013-10-28 7:01

Hi Paul,

This picture more likes a piece of modern art. Your perspective is very artful. The colors and reflections on the glass facade are truly amazing.

mjw364 (1466) 2013-11-01 13:05

Hello Paul

This really works for me! I love the Dali-like melted reflections and the colours - more so n the right hand side of the shot but artistically it is right up my street.

Have a good w/e

Mike

claudeD (47754) 2013-11-17 2:09

Hello Paul,

You really had the photographers eye in this picture shared here on TE with all of us. Excellent realization. I like your fotojob very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

mayjayne (7204) 2013-11-24 4:49

Dear Paul,

Such an interesting composition - great eye to spot the opportunity and vision. A shot very well executed !

TFS,
May

kasianowak (17676) 2014-04-07 3:16

Hi Paul
Colourful and almost abstract image. You created a work of art in its own right.
When I visited Tbilisi in 2011 the centre looked like a big building site. I bet there are many more new buildings there now.
Best wishes
Kasia

alvaraalto (42804) 2014-09-05 13:48

Dag Paul,
Ik ben is even in je archief gedoken en daar kwam ik deze heerlijke foto tegen. De schitterende vertekeningen van de omgeven in de moderne glasvliesgevels kan ik nooit voorbij lopen zonder er een paar foto’s van te maken.
Oud in nieuw is daarbij altijd een heerlijk thema.
De grote klasse van deze foto zit o.a in de herkenbaarheid van de oude gevels, maar je moet wel eerst goed kijken om te zien hoe het in elkaar zit. Daarnaast is het een heerlijke kleurencombinatie.
Groet Rob

COSTANTINO (116604) 2019-03-07 22:28

Hello dear Paul and have a nice time
and a happy new day
Me personal opinion is do not forget
the old photos like this one
because they really have great value
traditional reflected in modern
welldone and wellseen
regards
Costantino