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Archie Garage
Posted by grant (kansas city, United States) on 28 December 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Archie, Missouri
Fuji GS645
Tmax 100
Bill from Belton, United States
Last rays of the sun give this image real character and pazazz Grant (Pazazz is a good thing.) I really like these dark and brooding shots!
28 Dec 2008 5:32am
@Bill: thanks bill :)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Interesting how you have positioned the pole in the middle of the structure...I would not have thought of that. Excellent!
28 Dec 2008 5:40am
kerfendal from Paris, France
instead of avoid it you choose to put the pole in your composition, This is one of your successful characteristic to use everything in your aim for your composition and it's really good
28 Dec 2008 6:19am
cat from tel aviv, Israel
I like the trees and the sky and the sense of warmth in this, even though it's a winter picture. It looks homely to me, not lonely.
28 Dec 2008 8:01am
@cat: thanks for the comment cat. this feels inviting to me.
Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
the trees are incredible Grant. what is the temperature here in this photo ?
28 Dec 2008 8:23am
@Matt Sutton: it was chilly, but before the bitter cold we've just gotten past. i would guess about 40 F (5 C).
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
interesting framing and very nice lighting
28 Dec 2008 8:38am
@Nilla: thanks nilla!
RHYS from United Kingdom
its the glimmer of sunshine falling on the front which sets it off. Tops.
28 Dec 2008 8:53am
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
That's an interesting choice for a garage door, in fact, seems like this small structure is a hodgepodge of different material and styles.
28 Dec 2008 10:18am
Robert from Kingsville, Canada
The pole has memories of being a tree and is trying to make this known in this shot . Everything is good here Grant .
28 Dec 2008 11:23am
@Robert: thanks robert. (it seems to be, if they let these poles be a little more like trees, they would waste a lot less.)
@Manel: thanks manel
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Wonderful long shadows, I took like how you have given the pole prominence I wouldnt have thought of that but it works so well into the shot
28 Dec 2008 2:04pm
daina from United States
Yes, I think this image is all about the pole. Even though the other elements are terrific it is the surprising placement of the pole that captures one’s attention and introduces the photographer into the image. It makes one aware of the frame and the choices one has. It says heck with the scenic this is about photography and awareness etc. (at least to me :} )
28 Dec 2008 2:10pm
@daina: that's a great comment. i have that reaction to so many photos, to many of yours in fact - the sense that looking is, or can be, an active choice.
paolo from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy
Archie Garage it's in a very nice place!
i think what we see is the back of the building, just like a mish mash of materials,
...but on the other side there is a nice arcade !
28 Dec 2008 3:05pm
Don Wiley from spokane, United States
I like this garage shot. Fine contrast, as usual, makes this a solid black and white image.
28 Dec 2008 4:03pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
The light gives the little building a important showing. Nice composition.
28 Dec 2008 4:13pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
All this garage needs is another door! It is funny how the highlights emphasis the different front openings of this structure. Well seen.
28 Dec 2008 7:07pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Beautiful shot, Grant. It has perfect balance and wonderful saturation.
29 Dec 2008 2:37am
michele from Canada
smack. pole in the middle. great. but then you've also given us the delicate lift with those branches. all very nice.
29 Dec 2008 3:54am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Great capture, like the way you used the lighting in this image. The bw processing is perfect for this shot, create a nice mood here.
29 Dec 2008 4:16am
Rachael from Heber Springs, United States
I like this photo very much. It's one I'd enjoy trying to sketch & change some of the aspects.
30 Dec 2008 2:40am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
the branches that reach down on the left, the shadow slant on the right -- the pole midway... amazing framing Grant, and this is a lovely and idyllic shot indeed!!!
30 Dec 2008 4:47am
