It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by herfotoman:
Why, oh why does it need more DOF?

Edison Portland Concrete Company, New Village, NJ - Closed 1947
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Catherine_B:
This image has emotional impact which is saying a lot for a concrete challenge. I love the sky and the lighting on the old building.

Edison Portland Concrete Company, New Village, NJ - Closed 1947
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by kiwinick:
great interpretation of the subject hope it does well

Edison Portland Concrete Company, New Village, NJ - Closed 1947
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by caba:
Honorable mention

It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
Actually not a reference to a score but to Spinal Tap as was mentioned. Had I thought that it would I likely would have called it something else knowing that some might give it 1 or a 2 just to teach me a lesson (no - no one would do that!!). Don't get the "sharper focus" comment - it's pretty sharp as I see it. Perhaps more depth of field is what was meant.

I did do some focus stacking, but not on this one. Ultimately I liked the way this came out better than the others, and particularly how the focus line runs in the direction of the arrow to the number.

As for the camera, yes, it's an old Kodak Retina IIIc rangefinder I've had sitting around for a while - since my in-laws cleaned house and headed south. Never used it but it seems to be in working order.

It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by damjanev:
The DoF is pretty shallow. Did you give up on the idea of focus stacking?

It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Catherine_B:
Love the play on words w/ DPC ratings too. I wish this was just a bit sharper in focus.

It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by MadMan2k:
Nicely lit and composed, also very sharp. Is it an old fixed-lens rangefinder?

It Goes To '11' (And Then Some)
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by bohemka:
There aren't nearly enough Spinal Tap references in life. Nicely done (on the photo as well).

Our Lady Of Perpetual Monochrome
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by crik:
Great clarity, striking building. The monochrome is perfect for this.