Funeral Home Parking

Posted by grant (kansas city, United States) on 26 July 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

Overland Park, Kansas
Fuji GS645
Tmax 100

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

You've broken some composition rules here. And you've done this successfully. That stark white line on the black asphalt adds to the surreal feel of this complex image. It is a strong counterpoint to the scrambled sky. I love all of the lines, shadows, reflections, angles and values. Nicely done.

26 Jul 2008 5:24am

@Stephen Phillips: that's an insightful comment. thanks stephen.

ordinaryimages from KY Bluegrass, United States

peaceful arrangement of shapes with a counter point. best...jf

26 Jul 2008 12:45pm

@ordinaryimages: thanks jerry

daina from United States

The white line makes the image striking. Great composition and of course the B&W is wonderful

26 Jul 2008 12:54pm

@daina: thanks diana!

Nilla from County, Östergötland, Sweden

I hope you did´t need to go there because a event of death.

The photo gets very exciting because the plank, I want to see behind it! I´m a simple amateur, but I think this is a accomplished photo taken by you.

26 Jul 2008 4:13pm

@Nilla: i hadn't even thought of that - no, thanks for asking. it's a short walk from my house, and i was just out taking pictures, as usual.
i'm just an amateur too, but obsessed :) thanks for the nice comment, and congrats on the new camera!

alex centrella from California, United States

you have some great images, this would be my favorite..

26 Jul 2008 7:13pm

@alex centrella: thanks alex

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

It's about as inviting as their business. But the image shows the as is state of things.

26 Jul 2008 8:44pm

@Observing: well said. thanks.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

yes -- this picture is amazing due to the brilliant composition! the white parking line adds a surreal amount of depth to an otherwise 2 dimensional photo -- it is like a visual trick, where 2-D suddenly becomes 3-D! bravo!

28 Jul 2008 1:46am

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

p.s. that sky is just 'wispy' wonderful! :)

28 Jul 2008 1:47am

@dj.tigersprout: dj, thanks so much for your comments. it's very satisfying when people see a picture the way it looks to me - and have the ability to say so! (something i can never seem to do.)

taffer from sant boi de llobregat, Spain

looks like a simple composition at first sight but it's wonderful how every tiny part of this image has its own universe of elements, play of light and textures.

29 Jul 2008 9:13pm

@taffer: i really appreciate your thoughtful comment