I didn't mean to!  by vera365

I didn't mean to!

I missed the setting I wanted in the camera and ended up doing this shot in the "watercolour" mode. Which turned out kind of interesting. So, here it is: a watercolour three-wheel car, parked in the middle of town. With this, I am also tagging it for the mundane-wall challenge.

As always, I very much appreciate your views, comments, critique, favs and reactions. Thank you very much!
Vera, this is SO cool! Love the red car against the minimal background, and the composition and shapes. Great capture--this car could not have been positioned more perfectly!
March 24th, 2015  
I actually really like that, so happy accident indeed. :)
March 24th, 2015  
This turned out very cool...and all the better that it was not planned. Love it when that happens. The composition is great.
March 24th, 2015  
Turned out very interesting!
March 24th, 2015  
Kim
I really like the way this photo turned out! Great composition.
March 24th, 2015  
Watercolour mode - what's that? Was this shot on an IPhone? If so I have to get one. This is stunning
March 24th, 2015  
This looks so cool...neat composition, and love the window shapes
March 24th, 2015  
this is fabulous FAV
March 24th, 2015  
I like it! :)
March 24th, 2015  
Sue
A lucky mistake, or you could claim it was a clever choice? Works well.
March 24th, 2015  
Very interesting.
March 24th, 2015  
Super shot... Wonderful composition.
March 24th, 2015  
Cool shot. "no mistakes - only happy accidents"!
March 24th, 2015  
This is very cool :) I like how the red car is really an eye-catcher against the white wall!
March 24th, 2015  
Nice shot
March 24th, 2015  
This works really well especially when viewed large on black. Your treatment emphasises the graphic elements in the image especially on the red care. That red car and its position within the frame really makes the image
March 24th, 2015  
@karenhealy Thank you so much! It's always nice to read your feedback, especially since it is so nice and positive ;) Thanks!
March 24th, 2015  
@eyesmile I know, Gena! It's very cool when it happens. By the way, most of my shots that ever got on Popular Page were more or less acts of desperation in the last moment or borderline accidents (or maybe just strikes of genius!!!! :) )
March 24th, 2015  
@sueb47 That argument works for me, Sue! I will call it a clever choice :)
March 24th, 2015  
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting! I am glad you enjoyed the picture - and YES! I was excited to find this red little three-wheeled car parked in the bright sun right at the spot it was.

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March 24th, 2015  
@oly :) Happy accident indeed. I did take the "regular" shot afterwards, but it didn't turn out as eye-catching as this one. The details and the texture on the wall just distracted me too much.
March 24th, 2015  
@isimo Among the "creative" settings on Sony Alpha 6000 there are many options that let you take pictures in a certain "style" - like black and white high contrast, or on the opposite - tone-rich black and white. There is a miniature setting, a toy camera, selective color, color pop (just makes it very vibrant). The two most "intrusive" ones are "watercolour" and something like the comics. It just gets rid of pretty much all the little details and noise, and makes it look like a painting. With the "comics" one it also draws black outlines around all the shapes it recognises. It really does a nice job, but one gets tired of it very fast :) Good for special occasions.
March 24th, 2015  
Cool shot!
March 24th, 2015  
Definitely a happy accident! This is a great shot. I can imagine this hanging on a wall, matted in black. A really successful shot.
March 24th, 2015  
Absolutely love this! Fav. It's a great composition in its own right and I love the watercolour effect. I know what you mean about getting tired of the special effects though - I'm trying to consider when they really add something to the picture. Which they seem to here - making us focus right in on the cool colour & shape of the car :)
March 24th, 2015  
This is fabulous, great shot and I love the watercolour effect. fav
March 24th, 2015  
That came out so cool! I love the effect! It works really well with the graphic nature of the image.
March 24th, 2015  
Nice effect.
March 24th, 2015  
Favulous. !!
March 24th, 2015  
@pistache Thank you very much, Clare! By the way, I have a tulip picture for you, will post it later :)
March 24th, 2015  
@desertaura Awwwwww... Thank you, Beverly! I am glad you liked it!
March 24th, 2015  
@susie1205 @onewing @vanesa_365 @shepherdmanswife Thank you all so much for the comments and the favs! I am glad it turned out this way. :)
March 24th, 2015  
@polarvrtx Thank you very much, Sara! Your images are great, makes me appreciate your comment and the fav so much more.
March 24th, 2015  
It is interesting, and very striking with the pop of the red car.
March 24th, 2015  
@bob65 Thank you Bob! I am glad you find the picture appealing. And I agree - that red car was just in a wonderful place to make the image interesting. I think we all need more red three-wheeled electric cars just standing around town. :)
March 24th, 2015  
Great idea
March 24th, 2015  
@vstap @777margo Thank you! That car first attracted me because it was just a three-wheeler, and then I was walking away and just turned around to see this! :) One more proof - turning around pays off!
March 24th, 2015  
I Love it!!!!it works all so well!!! instant FAV
March 24th, 2015  
This is fantastic!
March 25th, 2015  
No matter how you intended it, it turned out great. Love this.
March 25th, 2015  
Instant fav!
March 25th, 2015  
so fun!
March 25th, 2015  
Very cool! I love the look!
March 25th, 2015  
Hilarious! Fav
March 25th, 2015  
Love this effect, I thought it was a toy car!! Super composition and effect ;)
March 25th, 2015  
Great shot.
March 25th, 2015  
very interesting, it looks like toy!
March 25th, 2015  
I love this, it is a fantastic composition and the in-camera filter has worked really well It has also made me think. I have a camera with an Effects menu and I do use it but only for the High Contrast B&W, when shooting street photos mainly. I am going to look at the Effects with a fresh eye now and challenge myself to use more of the Effects in a constructive and creative and intentional way instead of dismissing them out of hand. Thanks for making me think.
March 25th, 2015  
Well that turned out well. Looks great with all the white!
March 25th, 2015  
Good thing you missed the setting, because this is great. FAV
March 26th, 2015  
Хорошая.
March 27th, 2015  
Wonderful! Love it. :)
March 29th, 2015  
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