Lonely
by SJCarter

Comment by whiteroom:
very nice!

Going Grunge
by SJCarter

Comment by CalliopeKel:
yeah Jimmy, scruff the hair up some...put on a nasty shirt and reshoot....LOL

Would like to see more grundge from you.

Lonely
by SJCarter

Comment by CEJ:
I am not usually a fan of stylish borders...but this really works for this shot. I like your take on train tracks. A very simple subject that can conjur up many images. But the presentation is the key. Again you have a nice S curve in the tracks - well done! The bridge is in perfect placement/perspective. Especially since neither end can be seen. Great eye for the shot! Looking at the shot I get the feeling that it is dead of winter, just no snow yet. The b/w is perfect as well. Great shot!

Fawning Barn
by SJCarter

Comment by CEJ:
I really like the desat work in this shot. The remaining color is so subtle it really keeps you focused on the subject. The detail in the texture of the siding is excellent. Makes you draw back for fear of a splinter. My only criticism would be the crop - perhaps place the building slightly off center to one side or the other. Well done!

Distance & Length
by SJCarter

Comment by CEJ:
Great shot! First, I am a fan of trains, so this scores right off the bat. BUT...it is such a great shot - the perspective is totally unique which gives it an element not found often; the curve of the tracks is classic and also not found often in pics - usually one turn, but not an S curve; the smoke in the distance where the train has left the shot is perfect - leaves you wondering if the shot is 'new' or 'old' and it is an old steam engine pulling the load. Maybe a little too much on the sharpening...not sure. A b/w version might be worth a try as well - the shot can hold up I am sure. Very well done!

Corner Café
by SJCarter

Comment by livitup:
I wonder if this would have worked better as a pure B&W or regular color image, instead of a sepia. The edges of the chair and several of the other distinct lines suffer from JPG artifacts or compression loss (jagged edges). Also, there's something funky going on with the leaves in the top right.

The composition is spot on, nicely done. The lighting is great, the shot is clear and sharp. A nice shot.

Going Grunge
by SJCarter

Comment by librodo:
Cool...I like the compo and framing but if it were me, I would crop this differently. But this is YOUR style. Go for it. It is good as it is.

Manny

Going Grunge II
by SJCarter

Comment by ibkc:
I prefer this one to the vertical version as well. This is one of the best grunge portraits I have seen. I especially like what you've done with his eyes.

Hobo Heaven
by SJCarter

Comment by CEJ:
This is such a nice shot and a totally serene setting. I saw your title and instantly thought of the Ernest Borgnine/Lee Marvin movie. Great shot!

Going Grunge
by SJCarter

Comment by Rikki:
Jimmy! You've joined the DARK side :(

Great image and pose. By the way, you've got a bit of dust on your forehead there :P