The Last Balcony.
by rooum

Comment by gwe21:
lovely shot

Abstractions #002
by rooum

Comment by salmiakki:
This certainly has a Zeuszen feel to it. And that's a positive comment btw. :)

Abstractions #003
by rooum

Comment by WeJay:
This one is nice too!

(Only difference: I am not able to settle on this though, the earlier one fitted finely without any effort)

(Also am wondering, if the corners were less burned, would it create a different impression)

Abstractions #002
by rooum

Comment by WeJay:
Wow! Nice abstract!

The Last Balcony.
by rooum

Comment by andrewt:
I like the processing , the textures are nice but overall the shot still lacks the interest element , 6

Abstractions #003
by rooum

Comment by bspurgeon:
Texture, tone, and light mix wonderfully in this image. Excellent.

Abstractions #002
by rooum

Comment by bspurgeon:
I like the tone. Is it me or is Big Bird dripping suds from his pint? Good work Clive.

'There is a place of sunshine out there, but it takes two to tango' Arthur, 84.
by rooum

Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

What a lovely shot. Not a conventional portrait by any means, but the hands are so expressive and convey so much of his life story, it's quite amazing. Had you included the face that goes with these hands, and you would have scored well in the 6s, if not a top 10 finish. The ribbed sweater is a great way to add depth and texture to the shot without detracting from the subject. I find myself listening for his voice, watching for the hands to move.

Normally I am not a fan of borders or vignetting, but for this shot anyway, I am a convert. Lighting is good, composition centred but that's what works for this shot. Find it interesting that you used a very high ISO, but can't quarrel with the shallow DOF.

A truly great shot. Well done, keep up the good work.

Feel free to PM me with any questions,

Susan

a rescue lost love holding on on a a
by rooum

Comment by glad2badad:
Some great detail in the lower left on this. A tad bizzare for me in this particular challenge. I think. Hmmm...it might be growing on me a smidge. ...anyway. Good luck in the challenge.

The Last Balcony.
by rooum

Comment by Cory:
What a disparity between street level and just one floor up... Such a very sad scene, as that was obviously a lovingly crafted building with rather good stonework.