Neon. American. Commercial.
Shanghai, China, May 2007 [Click to enlarge]
I've always loved pictures with strong colors and geometries, and I knew this fit the bill as soon as I saw the red glow reflecting off the street. It's difficult to explain how overwhelming a six-storey neon Coke sign is to the jet lagged eye, but I hope this zoomed-in view provides a taste.
Your turn: Is this making you thirsty?
Pass over the Coke. Thanks...
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a big Coke! I wonder if it requires an equally big bottle opener - or perhaps it's a twist-off?
ReplyDeleteMike
mmmm, coke! Love the colors :-) Hi, Michele sent me!
ReplyDeleteI love the sign, but none for me, thanks! I'm having my nightly beer.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!!!
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Sorry it was a boring not updated post :P
Mmm, yes. I could go some Coke. Thanks Carmi... thanks ;)
xoxo
In 1995, I promised I'd never drink another Coca-Cola product. And I haven't. The bad thing about that is that Minute Maid Orange Juice is so delicious.
ReplyDeleteBut that's a great picture.
Here from Michele's.
It's not making me thirsty, but it is giving me insomnia.
ReplyDeleteIs there a Diet one there? I like this (love the lines myself) and the colors are great! Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteHaven't had coke in ages...
ReplyDeletebecause all I drink is diet coke!
What an amazing picture Carmi...I would love to know how you got it so sharp and where we can actually see the Neon lines...! Fabulous, Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAnd no it didn't make me thirsty but it did make me curios as to how you got thos picture and what camera you were using?
Wow! Such vivid colours!
ReplyDeleteThirsty, yes but how much Bourbon would be needed??
ReplyDeleteImagine how this same image would look, if it was reflecting of a rain soaked road or similar...
I think it would look grand especially on a 2-3 second exposure (or more)!
Here from Michele's tonight...
Bernie
Nope. (I think it's a pesticide byproduct.) I stick with my hot tea, thanks.
ReplyDeleteBut the photo and the neon sign itself is great.
Hey man,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures lately. I just read something you posted on someone else's blog about you being an HP guy - any chance you could make the switch over to a Mac? They are sweet machines, dude!
Have a good one.
Joel
it isn't because coke taste like syrup and leaves a sugar film on my teeth. oh and i can't drink regular soda it makes my blood sugar go through the roof.
ReplyDeletegreat photo, i struggle with neon signs.
It looks like someone went and actually bought the world a Coke.
ReplyDeletethis photo reminds me of both tokyo and las vegas.
ReplyDeletei love it.
michele sent me over on this trip!
Hi Carmi! Michele sent me :)
ReplyDeleteThis isn't making me thristy, but it does set off all my energy-saver bells and whistles. Wonder if this thing goes into hibernate mode. Ever.
Love the colours.
Not thirsty, but a very cool image.
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